It has been a mixed season for Crystal Palace fans in the Transfer Tavern so far. Some days, such as their 2-1 away victory over Chelsea, they have been popping the champagne.

But on other days, such as disappointing home defeats to Man City and Arsenal, whisky has been the tipple.

Such is the expectation that Alan Pardew has created at Crystal Palace now, that defeats to these kind of teams do leave their fans wanting more. Palace have become a very solid Premier League outfit, building a strong squad that arguably have the potential to get into Europe.

Indeed, Palace have recruited well over the years and the likes of Yannick Bolasie and Yohan Cabaye have given the Eagles that unique bit of quality to take them up another letter. Cabaye in particular has proved a fantastic purchase, and has already contributed significantly to Palace's fine start.

However, while the likes of Cabaye may get the plaudits, there are also many unsung heroes in the Palace side who deserve some credit, below are five of their most underrated players.

Hit Pardew below to see FIVE of his squad that deserve more praise!

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Damien Delaney

Delaney is arguably one of the most underrated players in the league, let alone just Palace itself.

As Delaney isn't exactly a household name, his assured and consistent performances can often go unnoticed.

The Vice-captain always gives 100 and ten per cent, and while he isn't the most technically gifted, is a reliable member of the Palace side.

Jason Puncheon

Puncheon can often go under the radar, due to the flashy play from the likes of Bolasie, Bakary Sako and Wilfried Zaha, but the former Southampton man is equally as important in midfield.

Puncheon will be hoping he can get a few more goals to his name than he has so far, but he is still a key cog in the well oiled machine.

Pape Souare

Souare came to Palace relatively unknown, but the Senegal left back has quietly gone about his business and slotted into the Eagles side well.

Since signing from January last year, Souare has been an ever present in the side, and again is a reliable performer without doing anything majorly spectacular.

Dwight Gayle

Gayle works awfully hard and does a superb job for the Palace side, but Eagles fans could hope for a bit more consistency in his game.

The former Peterborough United man signed for a hefty fee, and nearly left for Bristol City in the summer. But with Glenn Murray now at Bournemouth, Gayle could look to seize his chance.

Joe Ledley

Though Ledley has to play second fiddle to James McCarthur and Yohan Cabaye, he is an incredibly fine back-up. His work-rate and ability is absolutely terrific, and this means Pardew has excellent competition in midfield.

The Welshman will hope to get more opportunities soon, but if he does not, then there will be many other clubs keen for his services.