July 27 2012

Paddy McCarthy

Crystal Palace skipper Paddy McCarthy has signed a new three-year deal.

The 29-year-old Irish centre half, who joined from Charlton in June 2008, has committed his future to the club until 2015.

McCarthy said: "I'm delighted; it was something that myself, the manager and the chairman have been talking about for some time so it's great to have it sorted.

"I thought we made good progression last year and speaking to the manager I know we're going to push on again this season.

"Everything's positive about the place, I'm very happy here and have a great relationship with everybody at the club."