September 11 2000

Crystal Palace

There are three question marks in Alan Smiths squad for tomorrow's game at Selhurst Park against Barnsley. Simon Rodger, Jamie Fullarton and Jamie Smith are battling to be fit for tomorrow's clash.

Alan Smith however is not very confident that anyone of them will be fit in time for the match. Simon Rodger and Jamie Fullarton are both out with a groin strain while Jamie Smith is recovering from a calf injury.

There is good news about midfielder Hayden Mullins. Crystal Palace are said to be close to agreeing a new 4-year deal with the highly rated youngster.

Palace had offered Mullins a new contract at the same time as Clinton Morrison but he wasn't in a hurry to sign the new deal.

Chairman Simon Jordan was keen on resigning the young duo and it looks like he is going to succeed at that in the near future. Mullins was followed by a number of Premiership clubs but he stated that he is very happy to stay at the South London club.