Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan says Mike Ashley can be good for Derby County.

Recent reports have linked the unpopular ex-Newcastle owner with a move to save the cash-strapped Rams - who were recently relegated to League One.

Jordan told talkSPORT: “I know that he's (Ashley) been there. I know that discussions have been had with the problems (Derby) had with Middlesbrough and Wycombe Wanderers.

“Newcastle United didn't have a God-given right to be in the Premier League and whether they like it or not, Mike Ashley turned that football club into a profitable business. I know he did it at the expense of ambition and desire and he sapped all the life and energy from that football club.

“But if he goes to Derby County, one thing they'll know isn't going to happen with Mike Ashley at the helm is how it did with Mel Morris. It's going to be a different run football club. Mike Ashley isn't going to build a football club that stays in League One."