April 27 2001

Jamie Smith

Palace defender JAMIE SMITH looks set to be back in time for the clash with his former club Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on Saturday. SMITH was struggling with an ankle injury picked up in the game against Bolton Wanderers.

With the return of JAMIE SMITH into the side as right back manager Alan SMITH will be able to move Dean Austin back into central defence.

With Fan Zhiyi missing because of international duty it is likely that Hayden Mullins will start alongside Dean Austin.

Alan SMITH will probably field these eleven players: Kolinko, Austin, SMITH, Mullins, Rodger, Freedman, Morrison, Frampton, Harrison, Hopkin, Riihilahti.

Yesterday, The Eagles reserves were beaten 2-0 by their Brighton counterparts.

It was Terry Bullivant' first defeat as reserves boss.

Next game will be at home against Bournemouth on May 1st. The match will be played at Dog Kennell Hill, kick off is 2.00pm.