September 20 2005

Crystal Palace

Palace have completed the signing of former Derby midfielder MARCO REICH.

REICH was available on a free transfer after being released by Derby at the end of last season, and has joined on a short-term deal.

The 27-year-old German played in the reserve's 2-2 draw against Arsenal earlier this month, playing on the left wing.

He has previously played for Kaiserslautern, FC Cologne and Werder Bremen, and was with Derby for two seasons playing in over 50 games for the club, scoring seven goals.

REICH is available for selection for the Worthington Cup second round match against Coventry on Tuesday night.