Bad Boy Kolinko

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By J Bateman
February 3 2003

Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has blasted keeper Alex Kolinko's actions in refusing to play on Saturday against Leicester.

Simon Jordan has blasted keeper Alex Kolinko for his conduct just before the game against Leicester on Saturday gone, Kolinko refused to play as late as 1 o clock leaving manager Trevor Francis frantically rushing around sorting tactics again.

Francis and Kolinko were involved in a spat a few months back with Francis clipping the keeper around the head after Kolinko( then sub) started laughing just after Palace conceded a goal in a game against Bradford.

Palace chairman Simon Jordan spoke on Sky Sports about the incident he said "The previous matter was resolved internally and Alex has been fine for the past four or so months ,He told the manager at 1pm that he was not going to play."

""His attitude wasn't right and his agent said he has psychological problems, There will be consequences but what they will be is subject to discussions over the next few days." Jordan added
"It leaves us in an unpalatable position , It's not nice for us but something we have to deal with , He won't play against Liverpool." fumed Jordan

Kolinko has been reported in saying that he is owed expenses that were made back two and a half years ago , and Kolinko also was reported in saying chairman Simon Jordan offered him a free transfer.