April 29 2002

Simon Rodger

Long-serving SIMON RODGER has officially had a new deal rejected by the club.

His contract expires at the end of June and he will be on his way after his testimonial against Spurs on July 31.

The popular Jolly signed for the Eagles in July 1990 and has made nearly 300 appearances for the club in his 12 years association.

We will be sorry to see him go as he has had some decent games last campaign, despite his continuous problems with injury.

He is rumoured to have fallen out with Trevor Francis and was disgracefully subbed off in his final Palace game at West Brom on the last day of the season.

He has plenty of games left in the engine and providing he stays injury free, will be a great asset to any Division 1 club.