Speaking ahead of this weekend's 2004 play-off re-run, Academy graduate Wayne Routledge told Palace TV about his exit from south London and went on to praise former teammate, Jordan Ayew.
Routledge began his professional career with the Eagles, whose Academy he progressed through until earning his competitive debut aged just 17 in 2001.
Over the coming seasons, the eye-catching youngster played regularly in the first-team, helping to secure Premier League promotion in '03/04 and being a core member of the top flight squad in '04/05. His ability didn't go unnoticed, and Tottenham Hotspur soon swooped in for his services.