Crystal Palace Football Club News

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Founded:1905
Manager:Dougie Freedman

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Defender blow for Palace

27 Sep 2006 - 14:37:41

Crystal Palace have been hit by the news defender Danny Butterfield faces a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

The 26-year-old, who has made eight appearances for the Eagles so far this season, suffered the injury during the 1-0 win against Coventry City at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

He landed awkwardly after going up for a challenge inside the opening 20 minutes and was substituted by Ben Watson when it became clear he could not continue.

The news of his absence will be a major blow for Eagles boss Peter Taylor, who has already lost Tom Soares to an ankle injury this season.