Simon Jordan returns to Selhurst Park for the first time in fifteen years, according to Read Crystal Palace. This update was published on 4 October 2026. It covers his reaction to Crystal Palace’s 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town, and sets out exactly what he said, and what remains unconfirmed.
The quotes below are the approved record of his comments. Nothing new has been added beyond what Read Crystal Palace first reported.
Existing sections, kept in order
Crystal Palace lost 3-2 to Ipswich Town, according to Read Crystal Palace. Jordan watched the match at Selhurst Park. It was his first visit to the ground in fifteen years.
He spoke first about something lighter than the result: the matchday music. “One thing that made me smile is they play ‘Glad All Over’, which is a great song”, he said. He also picked out a tune that has stuck around since his own time at the club. “But there’s a song I put on years ago, which is the theme tune to Long Good Friday, and they still played it. It made me smile.”
Those comments, along with his verdict on the team, first appeared in the original report. Read Crystal Palace published it shortly after the defeat.
What Simon Jordan says about Selhurst Park
Simon Jordan returns to Selhurst Park, according to Read Crystal Palace, to watch Palace’s defeat to Ipswich Town. His reaction to the 3-2 loss was blunt. He focused on the performance on the pitch.
“I have to say, Palace have got some work to get a team together”, he said. He was just as pointed about the team’s shape. “They looked very disorganised at times and defended very poorly.” Readers who want a fuller picture of the squad he was describing can check the current squad guide.
He named one player directly. “I’ll tell you who was poor on Saturday, it was Wharton. He was really poor.” Read Crystal Palace has not reported any response from the club to these comments.
What happens next
There is little else to add at this stage. Beyond the confirmed 3-2 result and Jordan’s own words, Read Crystal Palace has not verified further detail on his attendance, on any club response, or on fixtures beyond the Ipswich Town game.
For now, Jordan’s assessment stands as his own view. He offered it after his first visit to Selhurst Park in fifteen years. Supporters can weigh it against the current squad using the guide linked above. No further comment from the club has been confirmed.
