Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson became an instant fan favourite after his heroic display in the Community Shield triumph over Liverpool—and he celebrated in style by treating supporters to a £1,000 drinks round at a local pub.
The 26-year-old shot-stopper, who played a pivotal role in Palace's penalty shootout victory, showed his appreciation for the fans by heading straight to a nearby pub after the match. There, he generously put down £1,000 behind the bar, allowing jubilant supporters to toast their team's success.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as electric, with fans chanting Henderson's name as he mingled with the crowd. "He was absolutely buzzing," one punter said. "To see a player come in and celebrate with the fans like that—it's what football's all about."
A Night to Remember
The pub, packed with ecstatic Palace supporters, erupted in cheers as Henderson's gesture was announced. "Drinks are on Deano!" became the chant of the night as fans raised their glasses to the goalkeeper.
Henderson, who joined Palace earlier this summer, has quickly endeared himself to the club's faithful with both his performances on the pitch and his down-to-earth attitude off it. His post-match celebration only solidified his status as a fan favourite.
Community Spirit
The Community Shield win marks a promising start to Palace's season, and Henderson's heroics—both during the match and afterwards—have set the tone for what fans hope will be a memorable campaign.
With such a strong connection already forged between player and supporters, the bond between Henderson and the Palace faithful looks set to grow even stronger in the coming months.
