There are plenty of young players coming through. Palace under 21's just won the premier league international cup. The academy is working. Then there's the Parish factor. So not a concern at this stage. The new stand build starts this closed season apparently, although they've said that before. To be honest, the biggest factor at Palace is Parish and Freedman, rather than any particular players.

It's starting to look like he may be the best player to have ever worn a Palace shirt. That's from us Palace fans. That's including Wilf, Ian Wright, Lombardo, Don Rogers et al and the current 3 front headline makers. We know how you feel, happened to Palace a few times. Victor Moses and John Bostock being two glaring examples. Except Wharton seems extraordinarily good. Good luck next season.