Back To Crystal Palace
Mel re-appeared in Palace’s colours in November 1977, when Terry Venables signed him on loan, after Ian Evans, who had replaced him in 1974, had broken his leg.
In both stints at Palace, Mel made 262 first team appearances scoring 12 goals.
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