Freedman on verge of Shrimpers switch

Palace legend Dougie Freedman will head down to Southend later this evening to put pen to paper on a two-year deal.

The Advertiser exclusively revealed last week that the 34-year-old forward would meet with Shrimpers officials with a view to thrashing out a permanent move.

And the Advertiser can now reveal that the weekend's talks were successful and Freedman will sign for the Essex club later today barring any last minute hitches.

Freedman has been told by Palace boss Neil Warnock that he has no future at Selhurst Park.