Palace players receive cash boost

The Eagles players and staff were informed after the 3-0 home win over Watford on November 28 that salaries would be delayed due to chairman Jordan suffering a "cash-flow problem". But 10 days after their wages were due Jordan has, as promised, paid the players in full. And in doing so he has allayed fears of a possible player exodus in the January transfer window. Boss Neil Warnock has been impressed with the way his Palace squad have handled the situation. "You just have to rally around - it's a siege mentality," he told the Evening Standard. "As a manager, you're proud of players who put themselves on the line."