March 11 2011

Adam Barrett

Crystal Palace defender Adam Barrett has signed for Leyton Orient on a month's loan.

Under terms of the loan, the 31-year-old's move can be extended after the initial 28 days should both clubs agree.

Centre half Barrett, who joined Palace in the summer from Southend, has made nine appearances this season.

O's manager Russell Slade said: "I'm really pleased that we've been able to sign Adam on loan. He decided to join us over Huddersfield, which is a real compliment to the football club.

"He'll bring experience to us, as well as a cultured left foot, at a time when we've been without Ben Chorley with injury.

"I'm fully aware that Elliot Omozusi and Terrell Forbes have done well in his absence, but Adam's an out-and-out number five and will prove to be a big asset for us over the coming games."