September 26 2003

The Football League

Former Eagle Marc Edworthy is looking forward to facing some of his old teammates in Norwich's match at home to Palace.

"I had four fantastic seasons at Crystal Palace and made some good friends there," he said.

"I know Dougie Freedman and Neil Shipperley well, having played with them a lot of the time that I was there, and Hayden Mullins is another one.

"He was just a kid coming through at the time and he's developed into a very good player. Yes, of course, it'll be handshakes and that afterwards, but they'll be up for Saturday. Definitely. We'll have to be on our toes."

Jamie Smith will sit out the match due to a groin injury while Tommy Black is still suspended following his two red cards this season.

However, Dougie Freedman, Tony Popovic and Kit Symons all return to the squad after getting rested against Doncaster in midweek.

For Norwich, loanees Peter Crouch, Darren Huckerby and Kevin Harper will all start.