McCarthy extends Palace stay

Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy has signed a new three-year contract with the club. The 27-year-old has made 51 appearances since joining the club from Charlton in the summer of 2008, although a niggling shoulder problem limited his opportunities last term. McCarthy, who was given the captain's armband for the pre-season friendly against Crawley on Tuesday, will be hoping to be a key figure in George Burley's starting XI in the 2010/11 campaign.

Source: PA

Source: PA