Freedman set for Eagles talks

Striker still believes he has something to offer the club

Last updated: 10th June 2008

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Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman is set for make-or-break talks to decide his Selhurst Park future.

The 34-year-old was loaned to Leeds for the end of last season after Eagles boss Neil Warnock chose to use young attacking stars such as Victor Moses and Sean Scannell.

But Freedman has a year left on his contract at Palace and still believes he has something to offer the club, where he is regarded as a legend among the fans.

He told the South London Press: "I just need to hear what Neil's got to say and weigh up my options.

Fight

"I've got a year to go on my contract and I need to decide if I'll fight for my place - I have changed previous Palace bosses' minds in the past.

"Iain Dowie and Peter Taylor both told me I might not be in their plans and I ended up signing new contracts. But it's about getting the opportunity to show what I can do."

He added: "I don't need to prove myself at Palace but I need to prove myself to Neil Warnock.

"The last thing I want to do is dig my heels in and stop the likes of Victor Moses and Sean Scannell coming through, but on the other hand I do think I can offer something."