January 5 2011

Alex Marrow

Crystal Palace have signed Alex Marrow on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Eagles after impressing during a three month loan spell.

Caretaker manager Dougie Freedman first spotted the midfielder playing for Blackburn Rovers' reserves and recommended him to George Burley.

He has gone on to play in 18 of Palace's games this season.

"I've been very impressed with Alex," said caretaker boss Freedman. "It is good to see him join the club permanently and I'm sure he will become an important part of our squad for some time to come."