Crystal Quote by Simon Jordan

“In 2005, we tried to sign Dean Ashton for Crystal Palace from Crewe - but my lamentable integrity led me to suggest to the chairman of two other bidding clubs that we should coordinate our bids.” quote by Simon Jordan — Download Open image

“In 2005, we tried to sign Dean Ashton for Crystal Palace from Crewe - but my lamentable integrity led me to suggest to the chairman of two other bidding clubs that we should coordinate our bids.”

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