Dusk is gathering, and down a dimly lit alley near the Grand Canal, a 60-strong audience is assembled in the Barbarigo-Minotto Palace, ready for a unique performance.
Kuqi has turned his fortunes around at Selhurst Park after being placed on the transfer list last year by Warnock for making an offensive gesture at Palace fans, who cheered his substitution following a poor performance in the 2-0 defeat against Wolves.