Palace did not sign Everton winger after he had medical McNeil’s partner criticises ‘cruel’ football world Palace did not sign Everton winger after he had medical McNeil’s partner criticises ‘cruel’ football world Dwight McNeil’s partner has claimed Crystal Palace provided no explanation for pulling out of a move to sign him from Everton on transfer deadline day and accused them of toying with the winger’s mental health. McNeil stayed at Everton after Palace decided not to proceed with a £20m