There have been a host of Crystal Palace players who have failed to make it at Selhurst Park. From academy products to international failures, some players have struggled in South London.
Part one recounted an English football icon and two French failures, while in part two we look at a failed loan experiment and short-term options in the net.
Six Crystal Palace Players Who Played Just Once for the Eagles
David Goodwillie
The Scottish striker joined on loan towards the end of the transfer window in August 2012 but left just two months later after failing to impress.
Goodwillie joined on the same day as Palace legend Damien Delaney. While the pair both made their debuts the following day against Sheffield Wednesday, it would only be the latter who could make his way into the first-team at Selhurst Park.
Now 31, the Scotsman plays for Scottish League One side Clyde.
Jason Banton
As Goodwillie departed in October 2012, Jason Banton joined officially after being on trial at Selhurst Park since the summer.
Banton was expected to be a bright young talent, having spent times in the academies at both Arsenal and Liverpool.
The now-28-year-old was initially offered a one-year deal with the Eagles, and after biding his time, made his debut in January 2013 in an FA Cup third round tie against Stoke City.
However, that proved to be his only appearance in a red and blue shirt. Banton joined Plymouth Argyle on loan later that month, before making a permanent move to Home Park in 2014.
Neil Alexander
The 35-year-old’s arrival in South London will always be tainted by the busy transfer window that he joined in. In hindsight, he was never going to be a first-choice goalkeeper and he eventually became third-choice following the arrival of Wayne Hennessey in the January.
Like team-mates Florian Marange and Elliot Grandin, who both featured in part one, Alexander’s only appearance came in a 2-1 away defeat to Bristol City in the EFL Cup.
After joining the club from Rangers, Alexander returned to Scotland after leaving Selhurst Park, joining Hearts.
Kenny Verhoene
The Belgian made the move to Crystal Palace on a deal until the end of the season in March 2001. He joined initially on a trial as Palace were looking for an additional central defender.
However, Verhoene could not force his way into the Palace line-up. He featured just the once, coming on as an 87th minute substitute in a 1-0 win over Crewe Alexandra.
Verhoene returned to Belgian following his stint with Palace. He was most recently enjoying a managerial stint in Germany.
Bobby Mimms
Goalkeeper Mimms enjoyed a successful career, but could only make just one appearance at Selhurst Park.
The 57-year-old’s debut for the Eagles turned out to be his only game for the club. However, it did not turn out to be successful; he failed to keep a clean sheet as they drew 1-1 with Huddersfield Town.
Mimms joined Preston North End midway through the same season, while Palace went on to earn promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
Jaroslaw Jach
Jach is still at the club, although he has spent the majority of his time out on loan.
The Polish defender made the move to Selhurst Park from Polish side Zagłębie Lubin in January 2018. He was one of three players to join during the window, arriving alongside Erdal Rakip and Alexander Sorloth.
His debut and only appearance for the club came earlier this season, as Palace were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Bournemouth.
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