What do a stand up comedian, an MP and Crystal Palace legend all have in common?

They were among five people named as Honorary Patrons by Crystal Palace's official charity, Palace for Life Foundation.

Eddie Izzard, Susanna Reid, Chuka Umunna MP, Andrew Johnson and Stephen Browett were all delighted with the honour.

Izzard, who has followed the club since the 1960s, said: “As a kid, my brother and I used to often go and visit our auntie Bea - our mum’s older sister who lived on Whitehorse Lane, just opposite the Crystal Palace stadium.

"From there our uncle took us first to watch Palace play in 1969, when we had reached the First Division.

"So it’s now a great thing to be asked to be a patron of the Palace for Life Foundation, an organisation that can help kids growing up in the area. I’m very happy to try and help.”

The foundation has been active in south London for more than 25 years, using football to change the lives of disadvantaged young people.

Andrew Johnson, who led the Palace for Life Marathon March in 2017 will once again be taking part in the charity walk in October.

"Crystal Palace FC is very close to my heart and I have been working with the Palace for Life Foundation for a while now, so I’m really pleased to become an Honorary Patron," he said.

"Football is such a powerful tool to engage young people who need some extra help in life.

"I look forward to supporting the foundation as they continue their great work in the community."