September 9 2004

Cedric Berthelin

Reserve team goalkeeper CEDRIC BERTHELIN has been released by Crystal Palace.

The French stopper has returned to his home country to join a second division side after Palace paid up his contract.

BERTHELIN, 27, found himself third choice following the arrival of Argentinian Julian Speroni and Hungarian Gabor Kiraly in the summer.

He was signed by Trevor Francis at the end of 2002 as back-up to Alex Kolinko and was thrust into first-team action when Latvian Kolinko was suspended and injured.

BERTHELIN made 33 appearances in two seasons and will best be remembered for his outstanding display in Palace's 2-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool at Anfield in February 2003.