February 14 2002

Hayden Mullins

Hayden Mullins claims that playing in different positions for Palace is confusing him.

He has played in midfield and defence this season and is currently covering centre backs Tony Popovic and Kit Symons, who are both out injured.

But the hot contender for player of the year says he prefers the midfield role.

He said: "Sometimes it can be difficult when you have played one position all year and then you are asked to play somewhere else.

"It can become confusing, and it takes me 10 minutes to settle down in a game at times.

"Eventually it all comes back but I prefer to play in midfield that's my best position."