Palace in keeper worries

Francis
By Paul Holmes
September 2 2002

Crystal Palace face goalkeeping worries just 4 weeks into the season.

The Eagles have only rookie Lance Kronin available after Matt Clarke was injured in Saturday's game with Burnley.

Second choice keeper Alex Kolinko is on international duty with Lativa. Whilst the weekends game with Sheffield Wednesday has been called off due to international call-ups, Palace boss Trevor Francis may well have to do without Clarke who needs to see a specialist, as Francis revealed. "Matt had an injury but was desperate to play and did very well," said Francis. "He suffered further during the game and will now see a specialist."

If Clarke is unavailable Francis will either have to play youngster Kornin or Kolinko, who Francis gave a 'clip round the ear' last month in an incident that turned farical for the Selhurst Park team.