Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has disclosed that he wasted money and time signing Nigerian international Ade Akinbiyi.
Recall that Akinbiyi was purchased from Leicester City for a reported £2.2 million, and the London-born Nigeria striker only managed three goals in 24 games.
The former chief pundit has always been outspoken about his views on football.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Jordan pointed to Ade Akinbiyi as the worst purchase in his career.
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“Ade Akin Bad Buy (Akinbiyi). He just was useless,” he stated.
“I wasted my time and money, and he wasted his own time.
“The reality is how weak one can be when one says ‘I don’t want to do this’ and is worn down by the processes of the manager, eventually knowing something is wrong but you continually do it and then you’re surprised by the outcome.”
“It was on the player, it was on the manager, and it was on me,” he added.
“I should’ve said no, but the problem is when you’re the owner of a football club you have to back him or sack him.
“I’m in a situation where this is my champion and he says he wants him. This guy looks bleeding useless to me and is going to cost me a fortune.”
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AKIN BUY! I remember this guy.
Jordan changed his name to AKIN BAD BUY. Said his money would have been better utilized buying a boat, instead of this lad. Hahahahaha!
Mr. Jordan, take am easy now. To refer to Akinbiyi as BLEEDING USELESS is a bit harsh, don’t you say?
Besides, a poor workman blames his tools. You were the chief decision maker of the club, are you not also culpable? You were indecisive, incompetent and clueless. How do you sign and hold on to a player when you are convinced he’s not up to speed?
Life lesson – don’t build a career in a place or with people who don’t value or appreciate you. It’s just not worth it.
MOVE ON!