Jordan shows Dowie support

Sacked Charlton boss Iain Dowie has received support from the unlikeliest of people – Palace chairman Simon Jordan.

Jordan has issued court proceedings against Dowie over the terms of his controversial summer departure from Selhurst Park. However, he is stunned by the ‘gutless' decision to sack Dowie after just 12 Premiership matches.

"I think Charlton haven't really given him a chance.

"It's a shame because Iain is a bright young coach, and he's a strong character.

"I don't wish anybody the sack. Gutless, faceless people take those decisions, don't they?

"You don't get people after 12 league games pulling the trigger because something hasn't gone right. You get behind the guy if he is doing things the right way.

"Iain went and joined a club who were faceless and not strong enough. I am disappointed for him. Given time, he would have done well because he's a winner."