May 21 2012

Stuart O'Keefe

Crystal Palace midfielder STUART O'Keefe has signed a new three-year contract.

The 21-year-old played an important role in Palace's run to the Carling Cup semi-finals and was a solid back-up in league outings.

Now Palace have rewarded O'Keefe, who joined from Southend two seasons ago, for his battling, all-action performances with a new deal.

He told the official website: said: "I'm looking to push on again like I did at the end of last year. I like it here, I like everything about the club, it's a good place (for me) to push on.

"I was pleased to get 19 games (last year) and I'm hoping to have another good season and move forward with the club."

Norwich-born O'Keefe followed up four appearances in his first season at Selhurst Park with 19 matches last term.