Philip James Alexander (born 4 September 1962) is an English former

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er and

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er. He was appointed

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in 1996, He has recently been appointed CEO of

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the biggest team in the city. Arriving from London he knows all about 'mind the gap'. He frequently reminds the ‘Gasheads’ that they have been living in the shadow of City for 22 years. Sixty-year-old Alexander has a wealth of experience in the English Football League and Premier League, where in 26 years at Crystal Palace he became the longest-serving CEO and in May this year was named Premier League CEO of the Year at the Football Business Awards. Alexander left Selhurst Park in the summer, retaining a position as a part-time consultant while also becoming a Senior Advisor at Wycombe Wanderers.

Association football

Alexander's English football career began at

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. Alexander then joined amateur Wokingham Town, before signing for

Norwich City Norwich City Football Club (also known as The Canaries or The Yellows) is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. The club competes in the EFL Championship following their relegation from the Premier League in the 20 ...

for £2,000 in 1981.

American football

Alexander played for

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and

London Monarchs The London Monarchs were a professional American football team in NFL Europe and its predecessor league, the World League of American Football (WLAF). The Monarchs played their final season in 1998 as the England Monarchs. In 1999, they were re ...

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.

References

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