We asked you to nominate your Crystal Palace player of the year and here is the shortlist you came up with.

Guests at Saturday's awards night will vote for who they think should take away the 2009-2010 trophy.

1. Julian Speroni

The Argentine goalkeeper has been in sparkling form again this season, making a number of crucial saves, not least denying Luke Varney when the scores were level at Hillsborough 10 days ago. He would be become the first player ever to win the award three years in a row.

2. Shaun Derry

Captain fantastic started all 53 matches for the Eagles this campaign, playing 4,690 minutes out of a possible 4,770. Leading from the front his joy at avoiding relegation was clear for all to see at Sheffield Wednesday.

3. Neil Danns

After a season and a half dogged by injury, Palace fans finally saw the best of the midfielder this year as he stayed fit and played 49 games. His nine goals was bettered only by Darren Ambrose and his work rate and skill were major reasons Palace stayed up.

4. Johnny Ertl

Having spent his first season in England confined to the reserves, the Austrian turned his Palace career around this year, forming a solid partnership in the centre of midfield with Shaun Derry. He's a character too and labelled the new Aki Riihilahti by some fans.

5. Darren Ambrose

Snapped up on a free from Charlton last summer, Ambrose is undoubtedly one of the buys of the season. Playing a part in every game his 20 goal haul from midfield was quite remarkable and included some spectacular strikes, not least against Aston Villa in the cup.