May 31 2005

Crystal Palace

JOBI MCANUFF says he cannot wait to work with Iain Dowie and help Crystal Palace back into the Premiership.

The 23-year-old winger is due to sign a four-year contract with Palace, subject to passing a medical, after a £600,000 move was agreed with Cardiff City.

MCANUFF was only at Cardiff for nine months, since a £350,000 switch from West Ham, but was sold to ease the Bluebirds' financial troubles.

He scored three goals in 48 appearances and looks set to replace Spurs-bound Wayne Routledge.

"I know quite a few of the players at Palace and it's nice to go into an environment where there are a few friendly faces," said MCANUFF.

"Palace were unlucky to get relegated from the Premier League and their aim is to go straight back up.

"I'm looking forward to working with Iain Dowie. I've heard a lot of good things about him."