September 10 2014

Owen Garvan (Photo: Andy Roberts)

Crystal Palace midfielder Owen Garvan has joined Bolton on loan until the end of the year.

The Irishman again failed to make Palace's 25-man squad and his temporary move will enable him to get first-team games under his belt.

His only appearance this campaign was as a substitute in Palace's League Cup win at Walsall and is not deemed part of boss Neil Warnock's plans.

Garvan will be reunited with former manager DOUGIE FREEDMAN at the Trotters, aiming to help them achieve their first Championship win of the season.

He made 13 appearances for Millwall last term under another ex-manager Ian Holloway, playing his part in the Lions' survival.