April 7 2004

Crusaders

Iain Dowie has arranged for Palace to play in two pre-season friendlies against Irish sides during the summer.

The Eagles will play Irish Premier side Crusaders at Seaview on Wednesday 14th July in a testimonial game for Crues midfielder Gavin Arthur.

Arthur told the Crusaders website "I'm over the moon."

"It's great that our fans will have the chance to watch an English First Division side and it is a lovely gesture by big Iain and the folk at Selhurst Park."

On Saturday 17th July Palace will meet last season's Irish league champions, Glentoran at the Oval.

For more details on the two clubs, follow the links below: -

Glentoran

Crusaders