Philip James Alexander (born 4 September 1962) is an English former association footballer and American footballer. He was appointed Chief Executive of Crystal Palace in 1996,[2] and currently remains the longest serving CEO in English league football.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Philip James Alexander[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1962-09-04) 4 September 1962 (age 59) | ||
Place of birth | Slough, England | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace (Chief Executive) | ||
Youth career | |||
Reading | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1980–1981 | Wokingham Town | ? | (?) |
1981–1983 | Norwich City | 1 | (0) |
1983–1985 | Miramar Rangers | ? | (?) |
1986–1990 | Wokingham Town | ? | (?) |
1992 | Bracknell Town | ||
National team | |||
England U19 | 5 | ||
Teams managed | |||
1992–1994 | Bracknell Town | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alexander's English football career began at Reading. Alexander then joined amateur Wokingham Town, before signing for Norwich City for £2,000 in 1981.[3]
Alexander played for Farnham Knights and London Monarchs as a kicker. In the Monarchs first year he was "Operation Discovery Player of the year", was voted to the All World League team and was the first Brit to get his hands on the World Bowl trophy.[4]