September 25 2000

Crystal Palace

On loan Paul Kitson is confident about Palace's chances for a promotion challenge at the end of the season. Kitson played in the Eagles' 1-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Crystal Palace have only won twice this season and have only taken eight points out of nine games so far.

Paul Kitson, who is on a months loan from West Ham United, believes the Eagles start picking up points soon. He said: "There are obviously a lot of talented youngsters here and I don't see any reason why Palace shouldn't be challenging at the top of the table at the end of the season."

Meanwhile, Wimbledon are set to be moving away from Selhurst Park soon.

Dons chairman Charles Koppell said that he hopes to have plans for a new stadium by the turn of the year.

This news will be received with enthousiasm by Palace chairman Simon Jordan as he is keen on buying the freehold of Selhurst Park from landlord Ron Noades.

Jordan does not want his club to share Selhurst Park with another club.