Dowie to pay Jordan's costs

Iain Dowie has been ordered to pay Simon Jordan's legal costs.

A High Court judge upheld Jordan's claim that he was 'deceived' by former boss Dowie after he left Selhurst Park in 2006 before joining Charlton only days later.

Jordan alleged that he wavered a £1million compensation clause because Dowie had informed him that he wanted to quit the capital in order to return north, where his family reside.

Although the court ruled that Dowie will not have to pay any such compensation, he has been ordered to pay Jordan's costs, which are thought to be in the region of £400,000.

Dowie's move to Charlton subsequently proved to be disappointing for both parties, as he was dismissed in the early stages of last season, but his present employers, Coventry City, have stated that they back him unequivocally.

The costs order was made on an 'indemnity' basis, which is the the highest scale of court costs, with Palace's legal bill not to be reduced to any great extent.

Mr Justice Tugendhat ordered that Dowie pay £150,000 'on account' within 42 days, with the Coventry chief also facing the prospect of having to pay a similar amount to his own legal team.

Dowie's counsel, Michael McParland, has confirmed that they are to challenge the judgment, having claimed that the effect of the case was "cataclysmic" for himself, his family and his career as a manager.

However, the judge has already confirmed that he has refused Dowie's request to appeal. The Court of Appeal will now decide whether he can challenge the rulings.