Crystal Palace captain Paddy McCarthy admits the players are excited by the signing of Edgar Davids.
The big defender reckons Dutch superstar Davids, nicknamed The Pitbull, was impressed with what he saw of his new club from the stands despite defeat to Ipswich.
George Burley's Eagles stunned football by bringing the ex-Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona and Spurs midfielder, 37, out of a two-year retirement after emerging from administration on Friday..
McCarthy said: "I believe Edgar was impressed. I bet he's quite pleased he's joined us as we knocked the ball about well. He comes into a fantastic atmosphere..
"The new manager is full of ideas and people have seen glimpses. We can match and beat anybody in this division..
"We were the better team for most of the Ipswich game. We're buzzing..
"Edgar's a great footballer. It's a stunning move. I'm sure some of the lads never dreamed they'd play alongside someone like him."