manager - unless I take him somewhere with me." Speroni's performance, once again, was praised against Middlesbrough in the follow–up match when he "world class and claimed everything in his box in a commanding display" and kept a clean sheet. Halfway through the 2009–10 season, Crystal Palace entered administration during the January 2010 transfer window, and the consequent ten-point deduction left the team in danger of relegation, just Speroni experienced this situation once again like his time at Dundee. He continued to maintain his impressive display in a number of matches towards the end of the 2009–10 season despite the club's poor results that saw them in relegation zone. His performance was praised by manager Paul Hart, who replaced Warnock halfway through the season, in a match against Blackpool on 20 March 2010. In a match against Sheffield Wednesday in the last game of the season, which Crystal Palace needed a point to survive at their hosts' expense, Speroni started the whole game and despite conceding two goals, he helped the club draw 2–2, resulting in the opposition team relegated and the team staying up. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Speroni went on to make thirty–two appearances in all competitions. For his performance, he was given a new record, becoming the first man to win Crystal Palace's "Player of the Year" award for three consecutive years, equalling Jim Cannon's record, as well as, vice president's player of the year. Upon receiving his award, Speroni said he would like to stay at the club for the rest of his career. Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Speroni was linked a move away from Crystal Palace, with Premier League clubs were monitoring his situation throughout the summer transfer window, but he ended up staying at the club. At the start of the 2010–11 season, he continued to be Crystal Palace's first choice goalkeeper. Speroni continued to maintain his impressive display in a number of matches despite the club's poor results. This includes a performance against Burnley, which he kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw on 18 September 2010. After the match, manager George Burley praised his performance, calling him "a top class keeper" and "an important player" for Crystal Palace. Speroni, himself, said he was happy to earn himself his first clean sheet of the season. Speroni found himself booked on two occasions throughout the 2010–11 season that saw