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4 unusual facts about Simon Jordan


2000–01 Crystal Palace F.C. season

Singapore financer Jerry Lim purchased an almost bankrupt Crystal Palace in July 2000, and immediately sold the club to mobile phone tycoon and lifelong fan Simon Jordan who, following defeats to non-league sides in pre-season, replaced Coppell with Alan Smith – who had previously been manager from 1993 to 1995.

2006–07 Crystal Palace F.C. season

Peter Taylor took the job at Crystal Palace after Hull City paid a compensation package of £300,000 to chairman Simon Jordan.

Richard Murray

Since 2005, Murray has attracted headlines over his relationship with Crystal Palace Football Club counterpart Simon Jordan.

Selhurst Park

Chairman Simon Jordan took out a ten-year lease on the ground upon his purchase of the club in 2000 and Noades received rent from Palace.



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