 Derby County, Millwall and Nottingham Forest were all keen to sign him, but on 15 November 2011, Martin joined Crystal Palace on loan until 2 January 2012.He played eight matches, starting four, and scored once, in a 1–1 draw with Derby on 2 December, his first goal in almost a year, the last coming also against Derby on 4 December 2010.His loan was subsequently extended until 4 February, with manager Dougie Freedman saying "He wasn't as match-fit as he could've been and needed his first month to get up to pace.