July 2 2013

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STEPHEN DOBBIE has become Crystal Palace's first summer signing, penning a two year deal.

DOBBIE was on loan to Palace from Brighton last season and made 15 appearances and scored 3 goals. He has had previously stints at Blackpool and Swansea where he has had previous Premier League experience.

DOBBIE told the official Palace website: "I'm delighted. It was all agreed in principle coming on loan. Obviously I've worked with the gaffer a number of times and there was no problem with that.

"I enjoyed my football last season here and I like to think I had a part in helping the team getting promoted. But it’s a new season now, that's in the past. We've just got to get ready in pre-season and get ready for that first game.

A full interview with DOBBIE is DOBBIE-Speaks-About-Permanent-Deal" target="_blank">available on Palace player on the official Palace website.