September 17 2004

Glenn Wilson

Young defenders Glenn Wilson and Jay Conroy have joined AFC Wimbledon on a month's loan.

The Ryman Division One side have been hit by an injury crisis in defence and boss Dave Anderson has called on help from his friends Iain and Bob Dowie.

It's part of an alliance between the two clubs, which will see Palace youngsters get valuable first-team experience at a good level of football.

Anderson said: "Jay played for us in pre-season and will do a job for us. Glenn Wilson is also highly thought of at Palace, and I'd like to thank Bob and Iain Dowie for their help in getting this deal done.

"It's certainly a vote of confidence in how we do things here that Crystal Palace are willing to loan the lads out to us."

The pair will make their Dons debuts in the FA Cup tie at Dover this Saturday.