Pardew said: “This is a different team, with a different spirit, but the characteristics are similar to 1990. They are hard working, diligent, with good defenders and some pace on the attack. I just hope the destiny isn’t the same result in the final.”
Wickham sent a message to fans on Twitter after the match.
Today a dream came true. Thanks for the support see you all on May 21. 💙❤️✌🏼️
— Connor Wickham (@ConnorWickham10) 24 April 2016
Palace fans have taken to Twitter to express their excitement. Even Chairman Steve Parish joined in on the action.
We did it mate , now just need to go and get revenge for 1990. ! https://t.co/xWEYrnck35 — Steve Parish (@CEO4TAG) 24 April 2016
Must say being at Wembley yesterday the palace fans were amazing the atmosphere was quality
— Clinton Morrison (@morrisonclinton) April 25, 2016
A fan spotted match-winner Connor Wickham on the tube after the game.
Scores the winner and gets the train home @ConnorWickham10 #cpfc #legend pic.twitter.com/AWYam13Wbw
— PaulLonghurst (@Longypaul44) 24 April 2016