Crystal Palace Chairman on Jonny Williams and Sunderland loan

Williams joined the Black Cats on deadline day after getting permission to leave the Wales camp to agree terms and have a medical.

The 23-year-old is a cult figure among Palace fans for his role in getting the club promoted through the play-offs in the 2012-13 season, but has struggled for first team appearances due to injury.

Williams has had five loan spells since then, and Parish is adamant that the attacking midfielder can have a successful season and a career at Palace after that.

He said: "We want to get him fit and we know he can do a really good job. I know the owner up there really well and I wouldn't send him anybody other than someone that I felt could really help them and I think Jonny really can.

"Jonny's a great player, he just needs an injury-free season and he gets his strength back and he can get in our team. He's been out for a while, he just needs games."

Williams was an unused substitute on Saturday evening as Wales boosted their World Cup qualification prospects with a 1-0 win over Austria.