The 2008-09 campaign delivered a solid, mid-table consolidation for Crystal Palace as The Eagles finished a respectable 15th in the Championship under the demanding guidance of manager Neil Warnock. Leading the charge was the bustling, veteran centre-forward Shefki Kuqi, whose 10 goals proved vital in a campaign built on experience that overcame a worrying early-season struggle for goals. It was a transitional year that marked the emergence of future Premier League stars in teenagers Nathaniel Clyne and Victor Moses and remains a key chapter in the club's story of establishing a foothold in the second tier.