Granville signs for 2 more years

[Cleon]

I'm glad he's re-signed. Despite my reservations about his ability, our position back in Championship meas that we would find it difficult to get a better player (would have prefered Konchesky had we stayed up). A two-year deal on sensible wages means that we have two decent left-backs providing competition for one another and reduces our wage bill.

Thanks for staying Danny - you represent the best value-for-money left back we can get at the moment.

[st albans]

well done danny, he's a good left back at this level and i thought performed well last season after a shaky start

[adrenalin john]

He is solid, not spectacular. Not premiership class probaly but certainly better than fizzy pop status. Glad to have him. I really can't see us leaking too many goals next year with a back 4 of DG, HALL, WARD and BOYCIE especially if AKI is sitting just in front and Kiraly is in goal.

[we_8_brighton]

Pleased he has re-signed. Would be interesting to see what clubs were in for him

[TheCharmer]

Originally posted by adrenalin john
He is solid, not spectacular. Not premiership class probaly but certainly better than fizzy pop status. Glad to have him. I really can't see us leaking too many goals next year with a back 4 of DG, HALL, WARD and BOYCIE especially if AKI is sitting just in front and Kiraly is in goal.

Quote a few 'if's' in that sentence John......But i do agree IF they all stay it will be a Title winning defence.

[Trist]

Originally posted by c_block_lad
Good news.

The amount of stick he took off certain people on here was nonsense last year. Yes, he was dire during his first season under Francis, but under Dowie he has become very solid player and done very well last season, and for me, the most improved player since Dowie joined the club.

Agree 100%.

Danny G was given far more stick last season than he deserved compared to other player. Personally I thought overall he was one of our most consistent performers all season.

As C_block say's, the most improved player under Dowie (by a mile in my eyes). There isn't many (if any) better left backs in the CCC. The fact that he's turned down higher and longer contracts from other clubs is testiment to the remarkable effect that Dowie's had on the team since he came in. If only AJ took time to appreciate the effect Dowie's had on HIS career.

Well done Danny G

[PalaceMonkey]

Originally posted by c_block_lad
Good news.

The amount of stick he took off certain people on here was nonsense last year. Yes, he was dire during his first season under Francis, but under Dowie he has become very solid player and done very well last season, and for me, the most improved player since Dowie joined the club.

we agree about something

[ravepants]

I love danny g...

and after all the shit that was shouted at him from off the pitch last season Im glad he is sticking with us.

Well done danny and ta

coz he is ours and wants to be!

[The Vicar]

Originally posted by ravepants

Well done danny and ta

coz he is ours and wants to be!

Which counts for a lot.

[cpfc_spc1982]

Originally posted by adrenalin john
He is solid, not spectacular. Not premiership class probaly but certainly better than fizzy pop status. Glad to have him. I really can't see us leaking too many goals next year with a back 4 of DG, HALL, WARD and BOYCIE especially if AKI is sitting just in front and Kiraly is in goal.

aki never sits. he doesnt have the discipline.

[c_block_lad]

Crystal Palace Director of Football Bob Dowie has praised Danny Granville for turning down big money offers elsewhere in favour of committing his future to the Eagles.

The 30-year-old left back penned a new two-year contract last week after mulling over offers from other clubs as well as an offer of a contract extension from the Eagles.

Bob Dowie told the Croydon Guardian: "Danny received offers from two other clubs offering him a longer duration than us. Danny showed great loyalty to stay with Palace for football reasons rather than money.

"He made a football decision rather than a money decision which is very refreshing. We are absolutely delighted to have him here for two more years."

Granville was nearly an ever- present during last season's campaign, missing just two Premiership games in a season where he finished the Eagles third top goal scorer with three goals.

The ex-Manchester City defender was linked with a move to Ipswich Town last month after his former manager Joe Royle expressed an interest, but Granville decided to stay with the Eagles and help the club make an instant return to the top flight.

Fellow out of contract Eagle Dougie Freedman has also signed a new two-year deal. The Scotsman put pen to paper on a new deal on Monday and is looking forward to an another promotion push.

Freedman said: "I'm delighted to have signed my new contract. I wanted to be at a club that will be near the top of the table and I believe that is the case of Palace. My love for the club was another factor in my decision. I've been here for over seven years now and it would have been sad to leave."

The 31-year-old will be looking to finally notch his 100th goal for Palace in the coming campaign, as he only needs five more goals to reach the elusive target.