Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish apologises after row with supporter following Christian Benteke penalty miss in Bournemouth draw

  • Christian Benteke missed last-minute penalty in Saturday's draw at Selhurst Park
  • Striker grabbed the ball off regular taker Luka Milivojevic in stoppage time
  • It led to an incident in the lounge after between Steve Parish and a supporter

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has apologised for his highly-charged 'discussion' with a supporter after his club's draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Palace were sent to the bottom of the Premier League table after Christian Benteke missed a penalty in stoppage time, as fans booed the striker at full-time.

Benteke took the spot-kick despite their regular taker Luka Milivojevic, who had already scored in the first half, still being on the pitch and wanting it himself.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has apologised for highly-charged 'discussion' with a fan

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has apologised for highly-charged 'discussion' with a fan

Christian Benteke took a last-minute spot kick instead of regular taker Luka Milivojevic

Christian Benteke took a last-minute spot kick instead of regular taker Luka Milivojevic

The Serbian went over to speak to Benteke but the striker was adamant he was taking it

The Serbian went over to speak to Benteke but the striker was adamant he was taking it

It led to an incident in the Wright and Bright lounge between Parish and a supporter after full-time.


Parish tweeted on Sunday: 'I would like to apologise to the supporters in the Wright and Bright lounge who witnessed the lively discussion between me and a supporter. 

'I didn’t appreciate what he shouted at me but I should not have reacted, it was the heat of the moment just after the missed pen and I apologise to him also.' ends

Benteke missed from the spot as Palace wasted a great opportunity to win the game

Benteke missed from the spot as Palace wasted a great opportunity to win the game