Palace co-owner Parish spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
Steve Parish, co-owner of Crystal Palace, spoke with Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's transfer to the club on Tuesday. The midfielder, 26-year-old McNeil, has now signed a four-year contract with Palace following a swap deal that saw Brennan Johnson move to Everton. McNeil's move to the club has been met with some criticism from his partner, Megan Sharpley, who expressed concerns about the treatment of young footballers and their mental health.
Parish reached out to McNeil's partner to help mend things before the final transfer was completed. McNeil, who previously played for Everton, is excited about the prospect of joining a club with a recent history of success in the Premier League.
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