September 26 2014

Paddy McCarthy (Photo: Andy Roberts)

Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy has signed a new contract.

The club captain has penned one-year contract extension which keeps him at Selhurst Park until the end of the campaign.

McCarthy has played in both Capital One Cup matches this season and made Palace's 25-man Premier League squad after recovering from a long-term groin injury.

He said: "I'm delighted, it gives me a bit of security and allows me to remain settled at the club. I've worked my socks off over the past couple of years to get back fit and I'm really pleased to be out on the pitch in amongst the action."

The 31-year-old Dubliner came from local rivals Charlton in 2008 and has played 150 games, scoring six goals.