January 30 2008

David Wilkinson

Young Crystal Palace keeper David Wilkinson has joined Conference South Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old will see this move as a great experience as he adds first team matches under his belt.

He's been at the club since the age of nine and impressed during Academy and reserve team outings.

Wilkinson spent three games on loan at Conference South club Welling United last season.

The 6ft in stopper is a lifelong Palace fan and hopes he can impress enough to earn an extention to his contract when he returns to Sehurst Park.