October 30 2013

Damien Delaney (Photo: Andy Roberts)

Crystal Palace defender DAMIEN DELANEY has signed a one year extension to his current contract.

The Republic of Ireland defender, 32, has signed a new deal which keeps him at the club until June 2015.

He has made 53 appearances for the Eagles since he signed back in August 2012 on a free transfer, and has scored 3 goals.

DELANEY told the Official Palace website: "It's really pleasing for me and something I've wanted to do. I was entering the last year of my contract here, so I've been talking to the club for quite a while.

"Obviously we've both had other things to worry about, but we managed to come to an agreement last week and I'm genuinely delighted.

"Since the day I first came through the door a little over 12 months ago, Dougie Freedman and Ian Holloway have been great to me and the fans have too.

"We had a lot of success last year and have had a difficult time this year, but I'm up for the challenge and it's something I want to be part of."