Crystal Palace dismiss calls for cheerleaders to be axed following darts walk-on and F1 grid girls storm
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Crystal Palace has dismissed called for their popular cheerleaders to be axed.
It comes following the scrapping of walk-on girls at PDC Darts events and Formula 1's decision to bin grid girls.
Palace's Crystals are the only cheerleading troupe in the Premier League and have become synonymous with the club's pre-match and half-time entertainment at Selhurst Park.
Protesters have claimed that Palace should follow the lead of darts and motorsport officials by ditching their 'outdated' performers.
(Image: PA Archive)
(Image: PA Archive)
(Image: Getty Images Europe)
(Image: Getty Images Europe)
One claimed on social media: "Should not Palace rethink the Crystals lovely young ladies but in the current climate it looks out of date."
But club officials have revealed that they will be ignoring the calls for change.
A Palace spokeswoman told the Daily Star: "We are proud of our association with them."
(Image: PA Archive)
(Image: Getty Images Europe)
(Image: PA Archive)
(Image: Getty Images Europe)
She added that the entertainers "raise substantial amounts of money for good causes."
The Crystals were brought into the club in 2010 following Steve Parish's takeover at Selhurst Park.
They also boast a large online presence, racking up millions views on YouTube.