January 9 2007

Paul Ifill

PAUL IFILL has set his sights on winning promotion to the Premiership with Palace.

The winger completed a £750,000 switch from Premiership Sheffield United and signs a two-and-a-half year deal.

IFILL, 27, is thrilled to link up with former Millwall team-mates Darren Ward and Matt Lawrence and wants to help Palace return to the top flight.

"I spoke to both Wardy and Matty Lawrence and they only had good things to say about the club," he said.

"I've come to a club which is geared for the Premiership again and that's what we're hoping for."

IFILL admits it was an easy decision to return to South London.

"It wasn't a difficult choice and I'm looking forward to it now," he said. "People will know I used to be at Millwall, and we used to train nearby so I know the area. I know a few of the lads and that makes it easier in that respect.

"I had been talking to another club, but when I was told that Palace were interested, it was pretty straightforward from there really."