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It's being rumoured that Town have renewed their interest in former midfielder Owen Garvan, whose time at Crystal Palace seems certain to come to an end this summer.

In February it was suggested that we were targeting a loan move for the 26-year-old, but the proposed deal broke down as the clubs were unable to agree terms regarding the player’s wages.

Now the South London Press is reporting that Town are one of a number of clubs to have shown interest in Garvan, while the former Ireland U21 international has been spotted around town in recent days - and there are further claims that he has been at Playford Road this week.

Not sure if this story has any foundation or maybe pure speculation.

Good player, but I thought he had a chronic knee problem which limited his availability to meet the rigours of a full seaon.

Yes, I do recall he was rather injury prone

He's been with us, but only for training purposes. Mick is looking to see how his knees hold up before anything is even considered progressing.

Knees are so often responsible for ending players careers early and rarely get better.

He was too slow in my opinion. Got caught in possession a lot. Not keen on him returning.

Can just about recall the player at Ipswich, even if it was in the recent past..

One of the more 'recognized names' of the time that doubtless featured under Royle and remember the kid getting a lot of recognition here and there. Only (quote) 26 years old ? Garvan seems to have been around a lot longer..

If Crystal Palace want to sell and McCarthy sees him as a return home then I got no real dispute. Decent player from what I can recall, so got no issue with the player if he makes it back.

I agree with Nefarious, Owen does seem to of been around for ages and only 26!

Mick (and Terry) are no mug's, they will be looking into he injury record and testing him out. If Mick says yes then I welcome the lad back, always liked Owen.

I'd prefer we move on from the Royle era players myself. Nothing against Owen, but his injury record does concern me. I seem to remember Garvan being benched a few times due to a perceived lack of interest? I could be wrong, and it's just my opinion.

He always seemed to have problems akin to ME or something, very weak and lethargic.

I just hope we give OG a wide berth which is looking highly likely.

If we are going for old players, we should of bid for Stockdale, a top class keeper is just what we need, now Brighton have him.

tractorollson wrote:If we are going for old players, we should of bid for Stockdale, a top class keeper is just what we need, now Brighton have him.

And Mick Stockwell?

Probably still do a decent job at 49.