Dean Henderson: Crystal Palace star pays for £1,000 of drinks at pub for jubilant fans

Nairavoice | Aug 11, 2025 Aug 11, 2025 7 views 0 3 min read

01k2ca96b7897jpa7vkj Dean Henderson: Crystal Palace star pays for £1,000 of drinks at pub for jubilant fans — Dean Henderson was the hero again for Palace against Liverpool. | Clive Mason/GettyImages

Dean Henderson is fast becoming a fan favourite at Crystal Palace, not just for his performances on the pitch but for his down-to-earth generosity off it.

After playing a starring role last season’s FA Cup final win over Manchester City – a historic moment that delivered Palace’s first major trophy – Henderson was once again the hero in the Community Shield showdown against Liverpool.

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In front of a buzzing crowd at Wembley Stadium, the England international goalkeeper made crucial saves during the penalty shootout, denying both Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. His heroics helped Oliver Glasner’s side clinch the trophy and kick off the new season in style.

But Henderson’s goodwill didn’t stop there.

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Following the game, he made a surprise visit to a local pub where he posed for selfies with fans. In a generous gesture, he reportedly put down a £1,000 tab, inviting Palace supporters to enjoy a few drinks on him.

“Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers,” one fan wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie with the goalkeeper.

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Dean Henderson just stopped off at The Alsopp Arms and dropped a £1k off at the bar to buy us all a drink. Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers 🍺❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/c6jokztShj
— Rob Gale (@CPFC72) August 10, 2025

Dean Henderson just stopped off at The Alsopp Arms and dropped a £1k off at the bar to buy us all a drink. Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers 🍺❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/c6jokztShj

One fan, however, walked away with arguably something even more valuable than a few drinks and a selfie.

After the penalty shootout win, Henderson accidentally left his water bottle by the goalposts. Wrapped around it was a cheat sheet detailing Liverpool’s penalty tendencies – including correctly pointed out the way both Mac Allister and Elliott would go with their saved efforts.

That bottle found its way into the hands of a lucky supporter, giving them a certified piece of Crystal Palace – and Wembley – history.