March 24 2005

Emmerson Boyce

Emmerson Boyce and Gary Borrowdale have both signed extensions to their contracts.

Boyce's deal was extended after triggering a clause in his contract after playing 10 games and will be contracted until 2007. He signed from Luton Town in the summer on a free and has been a revelation at right-back.

England U20 international Borrowdale will be looking to push Danny Granville for the left-back slot and was delighted with the faith boss Iain Dowie has shown in him. His new deal takes him up till summer 2008.

Boyce told the official Palace website: "I had been waiting to sign and am happy now it's all finished. Everything went smoothly and I wanted it sorted as quick as possible."

Borrowdale added: "It is not about the money at all for me. It is a case that I am a part of the future of the club. With the players coming through, and the way the club is going I was happy to commit."