The midfielder Juggled media duties at Sky Sports with his role alongside Mark Bright coaching Palace's U16s as he sought a full-time coaching role after retirement. Facebook Twitter. The 55-year-old also co-commentates on Premier League football for overseas audiences and writes a blog called 'Three Left Feet'.Bright suffered Wembley heartache twice more with Sheffield Wednesday after leaving Palace, losing another FA Cup Final and the League Cup Final. On the 30th anniversary of Palace’s win, Scott Murray writes a MBM report of the game at Villa Park, decided by Alan Pardew in extra time. He became a BBC football pundit after retiring in 1999 and joined the Palace academy as a coach in 2009. Now 51, he has beaten the illness and hopes to raise £2million by the end of 2016.After FA Cup Final defeat with Palace, Pardew had spells at Charlton and Tottenham and was later appointed caretaker boss at Reading after hanging up his boots in 1998. “So I say to young lads: ‘Enjoy it while you can, because it goes so quick’. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Crystal Palace take on Manchester United at Wembley Stadium looking to claim football’s oldest club competition for the first time in their history.They suffered heartbreak against the Red Devils back in 1990, but can they go one step further today?Scroll through Standard Sport's graphic below to see how both sides made it to the final and watch highlights of their journey to Wembley.“I’d have preferred those friendships to carry through as winners, that’ll be the message I give to my players.“In 2006 I thought we did a good job, the players carried out the gameplan and it looked like we were going to win it for a long time. Crystal Palace 1 Manchester United 2 player ratings Manchester United: David De Gea: 8 out of 10. He was given just months to live after being diagnosed with Leukaemia a year after retiring from football in 2003 and set up the Geoff Thomas Foundation. The match was contested between Crystal Palace and Manchester United in a repeat of the 1990 FA Cup Final. His drilled cross was chested down by Marouane Fellaini into the path of Mata, whose own volley was deflected into the net by Joel Ward.Chris Smalling saw red, becoming only the fourth player sent off in an FA Cup final – and the second from United – before Lingard’s stunning intervention.The midfielder, another substitute, who came on in injury time, sent yet another volley into the net, Antonio Valencia’s cross headed out by Damien Delaney to Lingard.So often a reliable figure, the Argentine was at fault for United's winner.Failed to deal with the trickery and pace of a confident Young.Put his body on the line to block numerous United efforts, only to be eventually taken out by his own goalkeeper.Penalised for handball in one area, he nearly made amends in the other with a clever pass to Murray.Another frustrating Selhurst Park performance from the left-back.The Australian made an influential return to the side in the first half, but tired in the second before his substitution.Sacrificed at the break after an opening period chasing shadows.Playing further forward, he lacked composure when presented with good opportunities.Eager to impress against his former club, he did well but often attempted to overplay.Always a threat with the ball at his feet, his final ball continues to disappoint.Never stopped working for his team, he was only denied a place on the scoresheet by the brilliance of De Gea.Immediately turned the game in Palace's favour following his introduction at the start of the second half.His two second half saves to deny Murray alone deserved three points.Pegged back by the pace of Zaha, he contributed little in an attacking sense.Moved to left-back following Shaw's injury and adapted well.Stood up for the most part in his dual with Murray.The left-back suffered further injury problems after a quiet opening half hour and left the field on a stretcher.Bright moving forward, his careless part in United's defensive wall was nearly costly.Continues to show a touch of class in the United midfield.The physical Belgian eventually made his presence count when heading United's late winner.Spurred on by the boos of the home fans, the winger gave Ward a torrid evening and was at the heart of both his team's goals.Stay composed to score from the spot, but failed to influence in the manner he can.Struggled with his fitness during the first half and was replaced at the break.Posed little threat as a goalscorer, but impressed when creating.Victory ended United’s 12-year wait for the FA Cup, and gave Louis van Gaal his first trophy at Old Trafford, as rumours persist of Jose Mourinho’s arrival to replace him.But which player rated highest?