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Garvan to remain at Crystal Palace until summer of 2015

Irish midfielder rewarded with new deal at Selhurst Park

Owen Garvan in action for Crystal Palace in the Championship play-off final against Watford at Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA
Owen Garvan in action for Crystal Palace in the Championship play-off final against Watford at Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA
Wed May 29 2013 - 12:11

Midfielder Owen Garvan is set to show off his skills in the Premier League next season after agreeing a new deal to keep him at Crystal Palace until the summer of 2015.

The 25-year-old Dubliner played a key role for the Eagles in their promotion push, which culminated in an extra-time victory over Watford in the Championship play-off at Wembley on Monday.

Ex-Ipswich playmaker Garvan, who is a grandson of the late Con Martin Sr, played 84 minutes in the play-off in what was his 32nd appearance of the season.

Palace have also tied defender Peter Ramage to a similar deal . The former Newcastle and QPR centre half made 43 appearances last season and was an unused substitute in the play-off final.