June 6 2004

Simon Jordan

Simon Jordan said he is thinking of selling Crystal Palace.

Jordan, 35, said he has found the job as chairman "difficult and disillusioning" and last season admitted he had lost his enthusiasm.

"This is not an impulsive decision," he said. "I always said if we secured promotion I would consider my position. My head tells me to go but my heart tells me to stay.

"For the most part, I have found it a very difficult, disillusioning and disingenuous business where decency, hard work and committment are interpreted as arrogance, aggression and interference."

Jordan, who is the Premiership's youngest chairman, said even his family and friends have noticed how stressed he has become.

He said: "When I say I'm going to do something I will move heaven and earth to achieve it. However, when my family and friends notice how the business is affecting me and apply pressure on me to get out, I tend to take notice."

He added: "I said I would eventually succeed at this club and I was true to my word, but I do have a life and other businesses.

"My legacy at Palace is as important to me as the four years it has taken to bring success.

"I welcome the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to Selhurst Park next season. But I don't know whether I will be around to see so many people's hard work come to fruition."