I don't think they are smaller than they've ever been (apart from 82-86). Until we get a decent ground or a sustained period of sucess they'll be around the 15k mark. You've got one of those and are benefitting from it. If we stay in the top 2 into Mar/Apr we'll be getting 18k-ish.
Palace fans...
At least going up is something you won't have to worry about for a while.
Yes, our stadium is old, we have less fans than you, BUT we contine to embarrass you on the pitch.