Peter Ramage is disappointed to see coach Ben Garner leaving Crystal Palace.
Garner has left the Eagles after failing to agree on a new position at the club.
"I was gutted to hear Ben had left - I really enjoyed working with him," Ramage, who has been released by Palace, told the Croydon Advertiser.
"He was one of the coaches who kept in constant contact when I was away on loan and he took time with players.
"He was there for us, I have a lot of time for him, he's a good coach and I've been really impressed with him, especially when he stepped up to under Ian Holloway.
"Ben did a lot of work behind the scenes which people really don't recognise and he should be thought of fondly by everyone at Palace.
"He knew how to speak to players, he was approachable and was the go-to between players and management."