A lot of Crystal Palace fans are discussing former player Owen Garvan after a fan opened up a debate about the player on Twitter.
The attacking midfielder had a rollercoaster of a career at the South London side after signing from Ipswich for £252,000 in August 2010, per Transfermarkt.
He was a consistent starter for the club whilst they were in the Championship, making 83 appearances in all competitions whilst the team were a second division side, per Transfermarkt. However during the promotion season, he was battling for a place with Brazilian Andre Moritz and did manage to play 27 times, but kept on getting drafted in and out of the starting eleven. Three of these were during the playoffs which saw the club get promoted, per BBC Sport.
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It seemed like he had won the battle in the centre of midfield, featuring in their opening two matches in the Premier League. However after those matches he was not named in the Palace starting eleven or even the bench, per Transfermarkt.
Unable to get back in, the Irishman decided it was best to leave, and spent time at Millwall and Bolton on loan before eventually being released, via Transfermarkt.
Despite failing to make the grade in the top flight, it seems he is still remembered fondly by Palace supporters with one even describing him as a “Championship version of Cabaye.”
Here is what fans had to say following the post:
So today’s past #cpfc player is Owen Garvan he signed for us from Ipswich in 2010 then went onto make 77 appearances scoring 10 goals before leaving us in 2015 to join Colchester. Was Owen a hero/zero or somewhere in between? pic.twitter.com/Bo1e8vxoeH
— Jason 🦅 (@WhyteleafeEagle) May 10, 2020
Hero, technically gifted, just lacking pace to be top class.
— Ian Griffiths (@33nAthirdBuddha) May 10, 2020
Key part of our promotion campaign, technically a very good player – one of the bestat the time from that aspect. Had a tendency to throw in a ghost like performance occasionally but very underrated. Plus you know the… “I’ll be here after he’s gone” quote. Just about #hero
— Sean CPFC (@SH20CPFC) May 10, 2020
Hero. For returning from 20 games out to be key player in all 3 Play Off games 2013. On his day quality midfielder but wasn’t able to step up to PL. An important player at important time in jigsaw of team. There was also famous “I’ll be here longer then he will…trust me” line.
— John Vince (@JohnVince20) May 10, 2020
I loved him. Another yard of pace away from being a very decent PL player. Our Championship version of Cabaye. Another player that gave us his best years. A real shame he fell out of love with the game, could be a joy to watch on his day.
— Darryl (@Juppopovic) May 10, 2020
Championship hero. Part of our promotion winning side. Great distributor without doubt, although there were times I’d ask what he actually did. Pity he fell out with Holloway.
— Joe C (@jchow_1) May 10, 2020
Hero. Not the most talented but real fighter.
— pixie Stacey (@oswaldsboss) May 10, 2020
Palace fans, did you enjoy Garvan’s performances at the club? Comment below!
