November 22 2007

Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace defender Jeff Hughes has joined Peterborough United on loan until January.

The Larne-born player only signed for Palace in the summer from Lincoln City, but has struggled to claim a regular starting spot.

He's made four starts and four substitute appearances and admitted he had been suffering from nerves after making the step up to the Championship.

New Eagles manager Neil Warnock doesn't seem to rate the left-back who can also play on the wing and decided to let him go in order to bring fresh loan signings in.

Posh manager Darren Ferguson said: "We have been looking for left-sided players and we are fortunate to get Jeff. He has been playing in the Championship and went for £300,000 from Lincoln.

"He is a left-back who can play left-wing back or left-wing and is a good addition to the squad. He gives us good height and I am delighted to get him in."