I have been a Palace supporter since before the end of ww2
and some of the players suggested are not even close to being in the top five, time and age play a lot of tricks!

Like many others I liked Don Rogers but in truth he was inconsistent and carried injuries.Steve Kember was a good player but is best described as a grafter.

Jacko is often mentioned because of his heroic displays but as a goalkeeper he was surpassed by Bill Glazier,Nigel Martyn and probably Roy Bailey

I was a big fan of Jimmy Canon,Charlie Chase from many years back was another talented centre back...but in my opinion Eric Young was the best that we have had.

Best defender was Kenny Sansom.

Johnny Byrne was absolute class, ( many years back a manager was heard to say put him over the touchline before he starts taking the piss)Byrne was very influential in developing the forward skills of Geoff Hurst who was initially a wing half (midfield player)

Wright has been the best out and out striker and the influence of Mark Bright on his game should never be ignored.

Perhaps not the most gifted play but the way that Geoff Thomas drove the team forward was wonderful to watch.

My Five are:
Byrne
Wright
Sansom
Young
Thomas