November 1 2002

Dean Austin

Simon Jordan has finalised discussions with Dean Austin about paying up his contract with the Eagles.

Austin has had limited opportunities at Palace this season, having only played in 5 games, and four of those as substitute.

Jordan will be keen to let Austin go, to further reduce the wage bill at the club, and ease the losses that the club is currently making every week.

Jordan said: "We are in discussions to terminate Dean's contract. The deal's done. He wants to progress his opportunities somewhere else.

"We think his first-team opportunities would be limited this year."