Speroni, who has been the fans' player of the year for the last three seasons, joined Palace from Dundee for £500,000 in July 2004.

The Argentinian's form has seen him linked with clubs in the top flight but he has now committed his future to the south Londoners.

"Everyone connected with the club knows Julian is a special keeper and a thoroughly decent person," Palace co-chairman Steve Parish told the club's official website, www.cpfc.co.uk.

"I'm absolutely delighted he has agreed to commit his future to Crystal Palace football club.

"With Julian, Darren Ambrose and Paddy McCarthy all signing long-term deals it shows the fans the commitment we have to making this club a success and getting back to the top of the division where we belong."

SCUNTHORPE'S game against Nottingham Forest at Glanford Park is the highest-profile npower Football League fixture to fall victim to the weather this weekend.

The Iron have worked hard to make the pitch playable, but roads to the stadium remain treacherous.

Swindon's trip to Oldham and Lincoln's home match against Oxford are also off.

GILLINGHAM boss Andy Hessenthaler has snapped up former Blackpool and Tottenham left-back Joe Martin.

The 22-year-old, who was a free agent following his release from Bloomfield Road in the summer, has signed on a non-contract basis and could make his debut in Saturday's game at Macclesfield.

ROTHERHAM have extended the loan deal of Blackpool full-back Danny Coid until January 15 and Bury are keeping Blackburn central defender Gavin Gunning for another month.