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{{Short description|Gay Scottish professional footballer and coach}}
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]]
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| years3 = 1978–1981 |clubs3 = [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |caps3 = 109 |goals3 = 37
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'''Joseph Jordan''' (born 15 December 1951) is a Scottish [[Association football|football]] player, coach and manager. He was most recently a first-team coach at [[AFC Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Joe Jordan: Bournemouth appoint former Scotland international as first-team coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56196095 |website=BBC Sport |date=25 February 2021 |accessdate=16 June 2022 }}</ref>
'''Joseph Jordan''' (born 15 December 1951) is a Scottish [[Association football|football]] coach, manager and former player. He was most recently a first-team coach at [[AFC Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Joe Jordan: Bournemouth appoint former Scotland international as first-team coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56196095 |website=BBC Sport |date=25 February 2021 |accessdate=16 June 2022 }}</ref>


A former [[Forward (association football)|striker]], he played for [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], and [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], among others at club level, as well making 52 appearances and scoring 11 goals for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]. As a player, he gained a fearsome 'Jaws' persona due to having lost two front teeth early in his career. The persona aside, he became known as a strong, fearless and committed player, with skill to match, and good aerial abilities. He was part of the successful Leeds United team of the 1970s, winning the [[1973–74 Football League First Division]] title. Cup success was elusive however, being a losing finalist with Leeds in the [[1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final]] and [[1975 European Cup final]], and the [[1979 FA Cup final]] with Manchester United. At international level he is the only Scottish player to score in three [[FIFA World Cup|World Cups]], in [[1974 FIFA World Cup|1974]], [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978]] and [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982]].
A [[Forward (association football)|striker]], he played for [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], and [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], among others at club level, as well making 52 appearances and scoring 11 goals for [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]]. As a player, he gained a fearsome 'Jaws' persona due to having lost two front teeth early in his career. The persona aside, he became known as a strong, fearless and committed player, with skill to match, and good aerial abilities. He was part of the successful Leeds United team of the 1970s, winning the [[1973–74 Football League First Division]] title. Cup success was elusive however, being a losing finalist with Leeds in the [[1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final]] and [[1975 European Cup final]], and the [[1979 FA Cup final]] with Manchester United. At international level he is the only Scottish player to score in three [[FIFA World Cup|World Cups]], in [[1974 FIFA World Cup|1974]], [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978]] and [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982]].


After retiring from playing, Jordan moved into coaching and management, at a number of clubs, most notably managing [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] in Scotland before later becoming first-team coach at [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] under [[Harry Redknapp]], with whom he has since developed a close working relationship, later following him to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. In coaching and management he is described by Redknapp and others as an enigmatic coach who bears listening to, who has lost none of his 'hard man' reputation as a player.
After retiring from playing, Jordan moved into coaching and management, at a number of clubs, most notably managing [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] in Scotland before later becoming first-team coach at [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] under [[Harry Redknapp]], with whom he has since developed a close working relationship, later following him to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. In coaching and management he is described by Redknapp and others as an enigmatic coach who bears listening to, who has lost none of his 'hard man' reputation as a player.
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===Morton===
===Morton===
Jordan began his professional career in 1968 at [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]].<ref name=a1/> He initially played for Morton part-time.<ref name=c1/> Jordan moved to Leeds for £15,000 in 1970.<ref name=a1/>
Jordan began his professional career in 1968 at [[Greenock Morton F.C.|Morton]].<ref name=a1/> He initially played for Morton part-time.<ref name=c1/> Jordan moved to [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] for £15,000 in 1970.<ref name=a1/>


===Leeds United===
===Leeds United===
There was little prospect of Jordan making first-team, as the partnership of [[Allan Clarke (footballer)|Allan Clarke]] and [[Mick Jones (footballer, born 1945)|Mick Jones]] was a well established and successful duo.<ref name=a1/> In 1973, he made 16 League starts and scoring nine goals. However, he was left out of the team that contested the [[FA Cup]] final against [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] which Leeds lost 1–0. [[Don Revie]] would select him for the [[1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final]] played on 16 May against [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], another 1–0 defeat. Jordan was a regular in the following season, as Leeds coasted to the League title. He scored seven goals in 25 League games.
There was little prospect of Jordan making first-team, as the partnership of [[Allan Clarke (footballer)|Allan Clarke]] and [[Mick Jones (footballer, born 1945)|Mick Jones]] was a well established and successful duo.<ref name=a1/> In 1973, he made 16 League starts and scoring nine goals. However, he was left out of the team that contested the [[FA Cup]] final against [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] which Leeds lost 1–0. [[Don Revie]] would select him for the [[1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final]] played on 16 May against [[A.C. Milan|Milan]], another 1–0 defeat. Jordan was a regular in the following season, as Leeds coasted to the League title. He scored seven goals in 25 League games.


By 1974, Jordan was Leeds' main [[target man]], providing many knock downs for [[Peter Lorimer]] to [[Volley (football)|volley]]. Alongside other Scottish players at Leeds, Jordan formed part of the so called '[[Scottish mafia]]'; namely goalkeeper [[David Harvey (footballer)|David Harvey]] (1965–1980, 1982–1984), defender [[Gordon McQueen]] (1972–1978), midfielder [[Billy Bremner]] (1959–1976), left winger [[Eddie Gray (footballer, born 1948)|Eddie Gray]] (1965–1983) and right winger [[Peter Lorimer]] (1963–1979, 1983–1986).<ref name=a1/> Jordan was the Leeds number 9 in the team which lost the [[1975 European Cup Final]] 2–0 to [[Bayern Munich]], described as the last hurrah for Revie's Leeds team.<ref name=a1/> With Leeds in decline, Jordan moved to [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in January 1978 for £350,000. His final league record for Leeds was 39 goals from 135 games. His Leeds and Scotland colleague Gordon McQueen soon followed.<ref name=a1/> The deal set a new transfer fee record for a transfer between two English clubs.<ref name=c1/>
By 1974, Jordan was Leeds' main [[target man]], providing many knock downs for [[Peter Lorimer]] to [[Volley (football)|volley]]. Alongside other Scottish players at Leeds, Jordan formed part of the so called '[[Scottish mafia]]'; namely goalkeeper [[David Harvey (footballer)|David Harvey]] (1965–1980, 1982–1984), defender [[Gordon McQueen]] (1972–1978), midfielder [[Billy Bremner]] (1959–1976), left winger [[Eddie Gray (footballer, born 1948)|Eddie Gray]] (1965–1983) and right winger [[Peter Lorimer]] (1963–1979, 1983–1986).<ref name=a1/> Jordan was the Leeds number 9 in the team which lost the [[1975 European Cup final]] 2–0 to [[FC Bayern Munich]], described as the last hurrah for Revie's Leeds team.<ref name=a1/> With Leeds in decline, Jordan moved to [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in January 1978 for £350,000. His final league record for Leeds was 39 goals from 135 games. His Leeds and Scotland colleague Gordon McQueen soon followed.<ref name=a1/> The deal set a new transfer fee record for a transfer between two English clubs.<ref name=c1/>


===Manchester United===
===Manchester United===
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===Milan===
===Milan===
Jordan spent two seasons playing for Milan, scoring 12 goals in 52 league games.<ref name=c4/> This was the [[1981–82 Serie A|1981–82 season]] in the Italian top division, [[Serie A]], and the [[Serie B 1982–83|1982–83 season]] in Italian second division, [[Serie B]]. In his first season, he scored 2 goals in 22 league games, but after a bad run of results, the club was relegated to Serie B as the third last finishers in Serie A, 1-point behind [[Genoa C.F.C.|Genoa]]. In the second season he scored 10 goals in 30 league games, and the club returned to Serie A, being promoted as Serie B champions, 8 points ahead of [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]]. In all competitions, Jordan was joint top-scorer for the club, with 6 goals alongside [[Roberto Antonelli]] in the first season, and 14 alongside [[Aldo Serena]] in the second season.
Jordan spent two seasons playing for Milan, scoring 12 goals in 52 league games.<ref name=c4/> This was the [[1981–82 Serie A|1981–82 season]] in the Italian top division, [[Serie A]], and the [[Serie B 1982–83|1982–83 season]] in Italian second division, [[Serie B]]. In his first season, he scored two goals in 22 league games, but after a bad run of results, the club was relegated to Serie B as the third last finishers in Serie A, one point behind [[Genoa C.F.C.|Genoa]]. In the second season he scored 10 goals in 30 league games, and the club returned to Serie A, being promoted as Serie B champions, eight points ahead of [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]]. In all competitions, Jordan was joint top-scorer for the club, with six goals alongside [[Roberto Antonelli]] in the first season, and 14 alongside [[Aldo Serena]] in the second season.


On the eve of a return to the club in a Champions League game in 2011, as a coach with Tottenham, Jordan said the move to Milan, one of the biggest clubs in the world, was the best move of his career, and it gave him a chapter in it that he had always wanted, a chance to play abroad.<ref name=c4/>
On the eve of a return to the club in a Champions League game in 2011, as a coach with Tottenham, Jordan said the move to Milan, one of the biggest clubs in the world, was the best move of his career, and it gave him a chapter in it that he had always wanted, a chance to play abroad.<ref name=c4/>
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After two seasons with Milan, instead of playing again in Serie A with them, Jordan moved to another Italian club [[Hellas Verona]] of the northern city of [[Verona]]. While Milan had been in Serie B for Jordan's last season there, Verona had finished fourth in the [[1982–83 Serie A]], earning a place in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]. The next season, both clubs finished the [[1983–84 Serie A]] in equal sixth place.
After two seasons with Milan, instead of playing again in Serie A with them, Jordan moved to another Italian club [[Hellas Verona]] of the northern city of [[Verona]]. While Milan had been in Serie B for Jordan's last season there, Verona had finished fourth in the [[1982–83 Serie A]], earning a place in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]. The next season, both clubs finished the [[1983–84 Serie A]] in equal sixth place.


Having caught the eye of Verona for his brave, strong and combative performance in Serie B for Milan, they sought to use Jordan's strength to play up front alongside the up and coming players [[Maurizio Iorio]] or [[Giuseppe Galderisi]], who were fast and nimble but lacked strength, and were thought to be unable to play together, being an 'odd-couple'. From the start of the season Jordan played 24 games, 12 in the league, but only scored 2 goals, 1 in the league, 1 in the Italian Cup. This poor form ultimately led Verona to drop Jordan and settle on the pairing of Iorio and Galderisi until the end of the season, with Jordan returning to England after that one season, credited at least with having passed on valuable experience to Iorio and Galderisi and other young players at the club.<ref name=d1/>
Having caught the eye of Verona for his brave, strong and combative performance in Serie B for Milan, they sought to use Jordan's strength to play up front alongside the up and coming players [[Maurizio Iorio]] or [[Giuseppe Galderisi]], who were fast and nimble but lacked strength, and were thought to be unable to play together, being an 'odd-couple'. From the start of the season Jordan played 24 games, 12 in the league, but only scored two goals: one in the league, the other in the Italian Cup. This poor form ultimately led Verona to drop Jordan and settle on the pairing of Iorio and Galderisi until the end of the season, with Jordan returning to England after that one season, credited at least with having passed on valuable experience to Iorio and Galderisi and other young players at the club.<ref name=d1/>


===Later career===
===Later career===
On his return to England, Jordan joined south coast club [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] for a fee of £150,000.<ref name="ITN"/> During his time at [[The Dell (Southampton)|The Dell]] Jordan gave everything to the Saints' cause, despite being in the autumn of his career. He remained with the club until February 1987, by when he had lost his place to [[Colin Clarke (footballer, born 1962)|Colin Clarke]].<ref name="ITN"/> He was then given a free transfer to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], where he finished his playing days,<ref name=a1/> and was briefly player-manager.
On his return to England, Jordan joined south coast club [[Southampton F.C.|Southampton]] for a fee of £150,000.<ref name="ITN"/> He remained with the club until February 1987, by when he had lost his place to [[Colin Clarke (footballer, born 1962)|Colin Clarke]].<ref name="ITN"/> He was then given a free transfer to [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]], where he finished his playing career,<ref name=a1/> and was briefly player-manager.


At his retirement from playing, Jordan had made a total of 456 club appearances.<ref name=a1/> In 2011, he described his three seasons in Italy as the best experience of his career.<ref name=c4/>
At his retirement from playing, Jordan had made a total of 456 club appearances.<ref name=a1/> In 2011, he described his three seasons in Italy as the best experience of his career.<ref name=c4/>
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In the second to last game of the [[1978 FIFA World Cup qualification|qualification campaign]] for the [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978 World Cup]] to be held in Argentina, Jordan won a controversial penalty against their opponents [[Wales national football team|Wales]], said to have helped Scotland to qualify at their expense.<ref name=a1/> Jordan and the Welsh defender [[David Jones (footballer, born 1952)|David Jones]] went to challenge for the ball in the Welsh [[penalty area]], from a [[throw-in]] by Scotland midfielder [[Asa Hartford]]. The referee decided Jones had handled the ball, and awarded Scotland a penalty, although TV replays later showed that it was in fact Jordan's hand which made contact with the ball (and also that he kissed his hand once the penalty was awarded). The penalty was converted, and the eventual 2–0 win for Scotland secured qualification by winning [[1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 7|UEFA Group 7]]. He was selected by [[Ally MacLeod]] in the Scotland squad for the [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978 World Cup]] in Argentina. Jordan scored the opening goal in their first match against [[Peru national football team|Peru]], but Scotland went on to lose 3–1.<ref name=times/> Scotland again failed to qualify beyond the group stage, after a 1–1 draw with [[Iran national football team|Iran]] and a 3–2 win against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]].<ref name=times/>
In the second to last game of the [[1978 FIFA World Cup qualification|qualification campaign]] for the [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978 World Cup]] to be held in Argentina, Jordan won a controversial penalty against their opponents [[Wales national football team|Wales]], said to have helped Scotland to qualify at their expense.<ref name=a1/> Jordan and the Welsh defender [[David Jones (footballer, born 1952)|David Jones]] went to challenge for the ball in the Welsh [[penalty area]], from a [[throw-in]] by Scotland midfielder [[Asa Hartford]]. The referee decided Jones had handled the ball, and awarded Scotland a penalty, although TV replays later showed that it was in fact Jordan's hand which made contact with the ball (and also that he kissed his hand once the penalty was awarded). The penalty was converted, and the eventual 2–0 win for Scotland secured qualification by winning [[1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)#Group 7|UEFA Group 7]]. He was selected by [[Ally MacLeod]] in the Scotland squad for the [[1978 FIFA World Cup|1978 World Cup]] in Argentina. Jordan scored the opening goal in their first match against [[Peru national football team|Peru]], but Scotland went on to lose 3–1.<ref name=times/> Scotland again failed to qualify beyond the group stage, after a 1–1 draw with [[Iran national football team|Iran]] and a 3–2 win against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]].<ref name=times/>


Jordan was again selected for the Scotland squad in the [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982 World Cup]]. Scotland once again failed to progress beyond the group stages, but a personal milestone was achieved when he scored in the 2–2 draw against the [[Soviet Union national football team|Soviet Union]].<ref name=times/> This meant that Jordan had scored in three successive World Cup Finals. Unfortunately he was injured in the same match, and never played for his country again. In total, Jordan earned 52 international [[cap (football)|caps]], scoring 11 goals, and is the only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups.<ref name=a1/>
Jordan was again selected for the Scotland squad in the [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982 World Cup]]. Scotland once again failed to progress beyond the group stages, but a personal milestone was achieved when he scored in the 2–2 draw against the [[Soviet Union national football team|Soviet Union]].<ref name=times/> This meant that Jordan had scored in three successive World Cup Finals. Unfortunately he was injured in the same match, and never played for his country again. In total, Jordan earned 52 international [[cap (sport)|caps]], scoring 11 goals, and is the only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups.<ref name=a1/>


==Coaching and management career==
==Coaching and management career==


===Bristol City===
===Bristol City===
Moving into management, Jordan's first job was at [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] which saw the club reach the semi-finals of the League cup. He managed the club from March 1988 to September 1990, for 134 games. During this time, he initially struggled in his first season in charge, but following a number of key signings – most notably Bob Taylor, from Leeds – he took City to promotion in the 1989–90 season, finishing second behind local rivals Bristol Rovers.
Moving into management, Jordan's first job was at [[Bristol City F.C.|Bristol City]] which saw the club reach the semi-finals of the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]]. He managed the club from March 1988 to September 1990, for 134 games. During this time, he initially struggled in his first season in charge, but following a number of key signings – most notably Bob Taylor, from Leeds – he took City to promotion in the 1989–90 season, finishing second behind local rivals Bristol Rovers.


===Hearts===
===Hearts===
In 1990 Jordan was appointed manager of the [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]] club [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], based in the capital, [[Edinburgh]]. After a poor start to the 1990 campaign, Hearts had sacked their manager of eight years [[Alex MacDonald (footballer, born 1948)|Alex MacDonald]], and turned to Jordan as a high profile ex-Scotland international striker.<ref name=a7/> He took charge of the club from 10 September.<!--http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/man/aamanagers.html-->
In 1990 Jordan was appointed manager of the [[Scottish Football League Premier Division|Scottish Premier Division]] club [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]], based in the capital, [[Edinburgh]]. After a poor start to the 1990 campaign, Hearts had sacked their manager of eight years [[Alex MacDonald (footballer, born 1948)|Alex MacDonald]], and turned to Jordan as a high-profile ex-Scotland international striker.<ref name=a7/> He took charge of the club from 10 September.<!--http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/man/aamanagers.html-->


Jordan guided Hearts to second place in the Premier Division, and to two [[Scottish Cup]] semi-finals.<ref name=a7/> With 63 points from 44 games, the club finished second in the [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division]], nine points behind the champions [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] and one point ahead of third placed [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]. Hearts led the league for a significant part of the season, losing just two of their first 28 games. In the [[1991–92 Scottish Cup]] they were eliminated in a penalty shoot-out against [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]], after two drawn matches. In the [[1992–93 Scottish Cup]] they lost 2–1 away to Rangers.
Jordan guided Hearts to second place in the Premier Division, and to two [[Scottish Cup]] semi-finals.<ref name=a7/> With 63 points from 44 games, the club finished second in the [[1991–92 Scottish Premier Division]], nine points behind the champions [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] and one point ahead of third placed [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]. Hearts led the league for a significant part of the season, losing just two of their first 28 games. In the [[1991–92 Scottish Cup]] they were eliminated in a penalty shoot-out against [[Airdrieonians F.C. (1878)|Airdrieonians]], after two drawn matches. In the [[1992–93 Scottish Cup]] they lost 2–1 away to Rangers.
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=='Jaws' persona==
=='Jaws' persona==
Jordan was nicknamed Jaws early on in his playing career, due to his lack of front teeth, which had been knocked out.<ref name=a1/> This had occurred in a clash during a Leeds United reserve match.<ref name=a3/> He lost two front teeth after being kicked in the face during a goalmouth scramble.<ref name=c1/> Although they were replaced by [[dentures]], these were removed for safety reasons while playing.<ref name=a1/> Having moved to Milan, in Italy his 'Jaws' nickname was given a local interpretation, becoming known as Lo Squalo (The Shark).<ref name=a3/> Despite the dentures, this association remained with him into management; during the craze of taking novelty inflatables to matches such as bananas etc, when Jordan was manager of Bristol City fans waved giant inflatable teeth.<ref name=d2/> According to ''The Times'' writing in 2009, images of Jordan's "ferocious fangs as a player still regularly [appeared in] Scottish newpapers [sic] whenever an excuse can be found to hark back to the game's golden age"<ref name=d3/> Jordan has been involved in several confrontations at the touchline and in the tunnel during his time at Tottenham, including with [[Roy Hodgson]],<ref name=a4/> [[Paul Ince]],<ref name=a5/> [[Alan Pardew]], [[Andy Woodman]],<ref name=c2/><ref name=c3/> and [[Gennaro Gattuso]].<ref name=c6/><ref name=c7/>
Jordan was nicknamed "Jaws" early in his playing career due to his lack of front teeth, which had been knocked out during a Leeds United reserve match after he was kicked in the face during a goalmouth scramble.<ref name=a3/><ref name=c1/> Although they were replaced by [[dentures]], these were removed for safety reasons while playing.<ref name=a1/> In Italy Jordan was nicknamed ''Lo Squalo'' ("The Shark").<ref name=a3/> When Jordan was manager of Bristol City, fans in the stands waved giant inflatable teeth.<ref name=d2/> According to ''The Times'' in 2009, images of Jordan's "ferocious fangs as a player still regularly [appeared in] Scottish newpapers [sic] whenever an excuse can be found to hark back to the game's golden age".<ref name=d3/> Jordan was involved in several confrontations during his time at Tottenham, including with [[Roy Hodgson]],<ref name=a4/> [[Paul Ince]],<ref name=a5/> [[Alan Pardew]], [[Andy Woodman]],<ref name=c2/><ref name=c3/> and [[Gennaro Gattuso]].<ref name=c6/><ref name=c7/> Jordan said in 2010 that he rejected the caricature that went along with his persona, stating "I was what I was, but I look back and I had seven years at Leeds, who were one of the top teams in Europe, then I got a transfer to Manchester United, then a transfer to AC Milan. These are top clubs, and I had opportunities to go to Liverpool, Arsenal, Ajax. I'm not saying that to brag; if those teams thought I had something to offer, it was more than having no teeth."<ref name=c1/>

Jordan himself stated in 2010 that he rejected the caricature that went along with his Jaws persona, stating "I was what I was, but I look back and I had seven years at Leeds, who were one of the top teams in Europe, then I got a transfer to Manchester United, then a transfer to AC Milan. These are top clubs, and I had opportunities to go to Liverpool, Arsenal, Ajax. I'm not saying that to brag; if those teams thought I had something to offer, it was more than having no teeth."<ref name=c1/>


==Playing and management style==
==Playing and management style==
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Following the clash with Gattuso, playing on his hardman reputation, ''[[The Independent]]'' listed the "Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan".<ref name=a3/> Redknapp has said of Jordan as a coach that "You could put your life on him... He is quiet, but when he says something, it is worth listening to."<ref name=c1/>
Following the clash with Gattuso, playing on his hardman reputation, ''[[The Independent]]'' listed the "Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan".<ref name=a3/> Redknapp has said of Jordan as a coach that "You could put your life on him... He is quiet, but when he says something, it is worth listening to."<ref name=c1/>


In coaching, Jordan is described by ''The Herald'' as still having the presence and natural authority he had as a player, and of having an enigmatic solemnity about him.<ref name=c1/> In the same interview, while living in [[Bristol]], Jordan was described as having the intensified [[Scottish national identity|Scottish patriotism]] of an exile, who was willing to seize the opportunity to [[Scotland national football team#Managers|manage the Scottish national team]] since 2002.<ref name=c1/>
In coaching, Jordan is described by ''The Herald'' as still having the presence and natural authority he had as a player, and of having an enigmatic solemnity about him.<ref name=c1/> In the same interview, while living in [[Bristol]], Jordan was described as having the intensified [[Scottish national identity|Scottish patriotism]] of an exile, who was willing to seize the opportunity to [[Scotland national football team#Managers|manage the Scotland national team]] since 2002.<ref name=c1/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Jordan has two sons who have both played professional football: [[Tom Jordan (footballer)|Tom]] and [[Andy Jordan (footballer, born 1979)|Andy]] (who retired due to injury after leaving [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]). One of his two daughters lives and works in Italy. He has an interest in fine wines, picked up from his time playing in Italy.<ref name=c1/> Jordan supported [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] as a boy.<ref name=c1/> As of March 2010, Jordan lived with his family in Bristol.<ref name=c1/>
Jordan has two sons who have both played professional football: [[Tom Jordan (footballer)|Tom]] and [[Andy Jordan (footballer)|Andy]] (who retired due to injury after leaving [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]]). One of his two daughters lives and works in Italy. He has an interest in fine wines, picked up from his time playing in Italy.<ref name=c1/> Jordan supported [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] as a boy.<ref name=c1/> As of March 2010, Jordan lived with his family in Bristol.<ref name=c1/>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
===Club===
===Club===
*Sourced from {{ENFA}}

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:A.&nbsp;{{note|Other}} The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]], [[FA Community Shield|FA Charity Shield]], [[Football League Trophy]], [[Football League play-offs]], [[Full Members Cup]], [[Inter-Cities Fairs Cup]], [[Super Cup (English football)|Screen Sport Super Cup]], [[UEFA Cup]] and [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]].
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'''Bristol City'''
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*[[Football League Trophy]] runner-up: [[1987 Football League Trophy Final|1986–87]]

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* [[Tennents' Sixes]]: [[1991 Tennent's Sixes|1991]]<ref>{{ Cite news | url = https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19910122/562/0026 | title = Happy Hearts have six appeal | work = Press and Journal | date = 22 January 1991 | access-date = 9 April 2023 | url-access=subscription | via = [[British Newspaper Archive]] }}</ref>


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<ref name=a1>{{cite web|url=http://sport.stv.tv/greatest-team/players-managers/163012-joe-jordan/|title=Joe Jordan|publisher=STV|date=19 April 2010|access-date=25 February 2011|archive-date=24 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324060818/http://sport.stv.tv/greatest-team/players-managers/163012-joe-jordan/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<ref name=a1>{{cite web|url=http://sport.stv.tv/greatest-team/players-managers/163012-joe-jordan/|title=Joe Jordan|publisher=STV|date=19 April 2010|access-date=25 February 2011|archive-date=24 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324060818/http://sport.stv.tv/greatest-team/players-managers/163012-joe-jordan/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


<ref name=a2>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article2215721.ece|title=Football's 50 greatest hard men|work=The Times|date=7 August 2007|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first1=Sean|last1=O'Neill|first2=Fiona|last2=Hamilton}}</ref>
<ref name=a2>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article2215721.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821145231/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article2215721.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 August 2008|title=Football's 50 greatest hard men|work=The Times|date=7 August 2007|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first1=Sean|last1=O'Neill|first2=Fiona|last2=Hamilton}}</ref>


<ref name=a3>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/five-reasons-not-to-mess-with-joe-jordan-2216455.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220609/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/five-reasons-not-to-mess-with-joe-jordan-2216455.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan|work=The Independent|author=Press Association|date=16 February 2011|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London}}</ref>
<ref name=a3>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/five-reasons-not-to-mess-with-joe-jordan-2216455.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220609/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/five-reasons-not-to-mess-with-joe-jordan-2216455.html |archive-date=9 June 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan|work=The Independent|author=Press Association|date=16 February 2011|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London}}</ref>


<ref name=a4>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=242718&cc=5739|title=Fulham 2 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=15 November 2008|access-date=25 February 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=a4>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=242718&cc=5739|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628233125/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=242718&cc=5739|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 June 2011|title=Fulham 2 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=15 November 2008|access-date=25 February 2011}}</ref>


<ref name=a5>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/blackburn/article5219420.ece|title=Raging Paul Ince involved in tunnel fracas at Tottenham|work=The Times|date=24 November 2008|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first1=Sean|last1=O'Neill|first2=Fiona|last2=Hamilton}}</ref>
<ref name=a5>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/blackburn/article5219420.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629123620/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/blackburn/article5219420.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 June 2011|title=Raging Paul Ince involved in tunnel fracas at Tottenham|work=The Times|date=24 November 2008|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first1=Sean|last1=O'Neill|first2=Fiona|last2=Hamilton}}</ref>


<ref name=a7>{{cite web |url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/page/Managers/0,,10289,00.html |title=Introducing the 28 Hearts managers since 1901 |publisher=Hearts FC |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919045127/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/page/Managers/0%2C%2C10289%2C00.html |archive-date=19 September 2011 }}</ref>
<ref name=a7>{{cite web |url=http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/page/Managers/0,,10289,00.html |title=Introducing the 28 Hearts managers since 1901 |publisher=Hearts FC |access-date=25 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919045127/http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/page/Managers/0%2C%2C10289%2C00.html |archive-date=19 September 2011 }}</ref>
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<ref name=d2>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2010/dec/03/joy-of-six-football-trends|title=The Joy of Six: Brief trends in football|work=The Guardian|date=3 December 2010|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first=Scott|last=Murray}}</ref>
<ref name=d2>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2010/dec/03/joy-of-six-football-trends|title=The Joy of Six: Brief trends in football|work=The Guardian|date=3 December 2010|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first=Scott|last=Murray}}</ref>


<ref name=d3>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/scotland/article6919514.ece|title=Contenders to lift Scots out of lengthy doldrums|work=The Times|date=17 November 2009|access-date=25 February 2011|location=London|first1=Sean|last1=O'Neill|first2=Fiona|last2=Hamilton}}</ref>
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<ref name="ITN">{{cite book|title=In That Number – A post-war chronicle of Southampton FC |last1=Holley |first1=Duncan |last2=Chalk |first2=Gary |publisher=Hagiology Publishing |year=2003 |isbn=0-9534474-3-X|pages=532–533}}</ref>
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Joe Jordan
Jordan, during his time with Tottenham Hotspur
Personal information
Full name Joseph Jordan[1]
Date of birth (1951-12-15) 15 December 1951 (age 72)[1]
Place of birth Cleland, Scotland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Blantyre Victoria
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1970 Morton 6 (1)
1970–1978 Leeds United 170 (35)
1978–1981 Manchester United 109 (37)
1981–1983 Milan 52 (12)
1983–1984 Hellas Verona 12 (1)
1984–1987 Southampton 48 (12)
1987–1989 Bristol City 57 (8)
Total 456 (106)
International career
1973–1982 Scotland 52 (11)
Managerial career
1988–1990 Bristol City
1990–1993 Heart of Midlothian
1993–1994 Stoke City
1994–1997 Bristol City
2005 Portsmouth (caretaker)
2008 Portsmouth (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joseph Jordan (born 15 December 1951) is a Scottish football coach, manager and former player. He was most recently a first-team coach at AFC Bournemouth.[3]

A striker, he played for Leeds United, Manchester United, and Milan, among others at club level, as well making 52 appearances and scoring 11 goals for Scotland. As a player, he gained a fearsome 'Jaws' persona due to having lost two front teeth early in his career. The persona aside, he became known as a strong, fearless and committed player, with skill to match, and good aerial abilities. He was part of the successful Leeds United team of the 1970s, winning the 1973–74 Football League First Division title. Cup success was elusive however, being a losing finalist with Leeds in the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final and 1975 European Cup final, and the 1979 FA Cup final with Manchester United. At international level he is the only Scottish player to score in three World Cups, in 1974, 1978 and 1982.

After retiring from playing, Jordan moved into coaching and management, at a number of clubs, most notably managing Heart of Midlothian in Scotland before later becoming first-team coach at Portsmouth under Harry Redknapp, with whom he has since developed a close working relationship, later following him to Tottenham Hotspur. In coaching and management he is described by Redknapp and others as an enigmatic coach who bears listening to, who has lost none of his 'hard man' reputation as a player.

For his efforts for club and country as a player, he was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2005. He is considered a legend among the Tartan Army of Scotland fans, being best remembered for scoring the crucial goal against Czechoslovakia in 1973 which ensured Scotland qualified for their first World Cup finals in 16 years.

Early life

[edit]

Jordan was born in the village of Cleland, Lanarkshire[4] (sometimes given as the nearby town of Carluke[5]). After leaving school, Jordan became an apprentice draughtsman. At age 15, Jordan had also begun playing for the Scottish Junior Football Association club, Blantyre Victoria.

Club career

[edit]

Morton

[edit]

Jordan began his professional career in 1968 at Morton.[5] He initially played for Morton part-time.[4] Jordan moved to Leeds United for £15,000 in 1970.[5]

Leeds United

[edit]

There was little prospect of Jordan making first-team, as the partnership of Allan Clarke and Mick Jones was a well established and successful duo.[5] In 1973, he made 16 League starts and scoring nine goals. However, he was left out of the team that contested the FA Cup final against Sunderland which Leeds lost 1–0. Don Revie would select him for the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup final played on 16 May against Milan, another 1–0 defeat. Jordan was a regular in the following season, as Leeds coasted to the League title. He scored seven goals in 25 League games.

By 1974, Jordan was Leeds' main target man, providing many knock downs for Peter Lorimer to volley. Alongside other Scottish players at Leeds, Jordan formed part of the so called 'Scottish mafia'; namely goalkeeper David Harvey (1965–1980, 1982–1984), defender Gordon McQueen (1972–1978), midfielder Billy Bremner (1959–1976), left winger Eddie Gray (1965–1983) and right winger Peter Lorimer (1963–1979, 1983–1986).[5] Jordan was the Leeds number 9 in the team which lost the 1975 European Cup final 2–0 to FC Bayern Munich, described as the last hurrah for Revie's Leeds team.[5] With Leeds in decline, Jordan moved to Manchester United in January 1978 for £350,000. His final league record for Leeds was 39 goals from 135 games. His Leeds and Scotland colleague Gordon McQueen soon followed.[5] The deal set a new transfer fee record for a transfer between two English clubs.[4]

Manchester United

[edit]

As the new Manchester United number 9, Jordan reached the 1979 FA Cup final, ultimately losing 3–2 to the north London club Arsenal.[5] During a 1980 FA Cup third round replay at Old Trafford, Jordan clashed with Tottenham goalkeeper Milija Aleksic, dislocating Alexsic's jaw. The Independent in 2011 described this as a revenge act for Aleksic having repeatedly been charging Jordan during corners.[6] It became known as the game that saw Tottenham's best player Glenn Hoddle have to play in goal.[7] He remained at Old Trafford until 1981, when he moved to Italy to Milan.

Milan

[edit]

Jordan spent two seasons playing for Milan, scoring 12 goals in 52 league games.[8] This was the 1981–82 season in the Italian top division, Serie A, and the 1982–83 season in Italian second division, Serie B. In his first season, he scored two goals in 22 league games, but after a bad run of results, the club was relegated to Serie B as the third last finishers in Serie A, one point behind Genoa. In the second season he scored 10 goals in 30 league games, and the club returned to Serie A, being promoted as Serie B champions, eight points ahead of Lazio. In all competitions, Jordan was joint top-scorer for the club, with six goals alongside Roberto Antonelli in the first season, and 14 alongside Aldo Serena in the second season.

On the eve of a return to the club in a Champions League game in 2011, as a coach with Tottenham, Jordan said the move to Milan, one of the biggest clubs in the world, was the best move of his career, and it gave him a chapter in it that he had always wanted, a chance to play abroad.[8]

Hellas Verona

[edit]

After two seasons with Milan, instead of playing again in Serie A with them, Jordan moved to another Italian club Hellas Verona of the northern city of Verona. While Milan had been in Serie B for Jordan's last season there, Verona had finished fourth in the 1982–83 Serie A, earning a place in the UEFA Cup. The next season, both clubs finished the 1983–84 Serie A in equal sixth place.

Having caught the eye of Verona for his brave, strong and combative performance in Serie B for Milan, they sought to use Jordan's strength to play up front alongside the up and coming players Maurizio Iorio or Giuseppe Galderisi, who were fast and nimble but lacked strength, and were thought to be unable to play together, being an 'odd-couple'. From the start of the season Jordan played 24 games, 12 in the league, but only scored two goals: one in the league, the other in the Italian Cup. This poor form ultimately led Verona to drop Jordan and settle on the pairing of Iorio and Galderisi until the end of the season, with Jordan returning to England after that one season, credited at least with having passed on valuable experience to Iorio and Galderisi and other young players at the club.[9]

Later career

[edit]

On his return to England, Jordan joined south coast club Southampton for a fee of £150,000.[10] He remained with the club until February 1987, by when he had lost his place to Colin Clarke.[10] He was then given a free transfer to Bristol City, where he finished his playing career,[5] and was briefly player-manager.

At his retirement from playing, Jordan had made a total of 456 club appearances.[5] In 2011, he described his three seasons in Italy as the best experience of his career.[8]

International career

[edit]

On 19 May 1973, three days after appearing in the European Cup Winners Cup final for Leeds, Jordan played his first game for the Scotland national team, a 1–0 defeat to England at Wembley. In 1973, as part of the qualification campaign for the 1974 World Cup to be held in West Germany, Jordan scored with a flying header in what turned out to be a crucial winning goal, in a 2–1 win against Czechoslovakia at Hampden Park in Glasgow.[11] Securing Scotland a place at the finals, this was the first time they had qualified for the World Cup since 1958, failing at three previous attempts.[5]

Jordan earned nine more Scotland caps by the end of the 1973–74 season, scoring two goals on the way, which saw him be selected for the finals. At the 1974 World Cup, Jordan scored the second goal in a 2–0 win over Zaire in the first group game, and a last minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Yugoslavia.[12] Scotland finished the group unbeaten, but went out of the competition at the group stage on goal difference.

In the second to last game of the qualification campaign for the 1978 World Cup to be held in Argentina, Jordan won a controversial penalty against their opponents Wales, said to have helped Scotland to qualify at their expense.[5] Jordan and the Welsh defender David Jones went to challenge for the ball in the Welsh penalty area, from a throw-in by Scotland midfielder Asa Hartford. The referee decided Jones had handled the ball, and awarded Scotland a penalty, although TV replays later showed that it was in fact Jordan's hand which made contact with the ball (and also that he kissed his hand once the penalty was awarded). The penalty was converted, and the eventual 2–0 win for Scotland secured qualification by winning UEFA Group 7. He was selected by Ally MacLeod in the Scotland squad for the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Jordan scored the opening goal in their first match against Peru, but Scotland went on to lose 3–1.[12] Scotland again failed to qualify beyond the group stage, after a 1–1 draw with Iran and a 3–2 win against the Netherlands.[12]

Jordan was again selected for the Scotland squad in the 1982 World Cup. Scotland once again failed to progress beyond the group stages, but a personal milestone was achieved when he scored in the 2–2 draw against the Soviet Union.[12] This meant that Jordan had scored in three successive World Cup Finals. Unfortunately he was injured in the same match, and never played for his country again. In total, Jordan earned 52 international caps, scoring 11 goals, and is the only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups.[5]

Coaching and management career

[edit]

Bristol City

[edit]

Moving into management, Jordan's first job was at Bristol City which saw the club reach the semi-finals of the League Cup. He managed the club from March 1988 to September 1990, for 134 games. During this time, he initially struggled in his first season in charge, but following a number of key signings – most notably Bob Taylor, from Leeds – he took City to promotion in the 1989–90 season, finishing second behind local rivals Bristol Rovers.

Hearts

[edit]

In 1990 Jordan was appointed manager of the Scottish Premier Division club Heart of Midlothian, based in the capital, Edinburgh. After a poor start to the 1990 campaign, Hearts had sacked their manager of eight years Alex MacDonald, and turned to Jordan as a high-profile ex-Scotland international striker.[13] He took charge of the club from 10 September.

Jordan guided Hearts to second place in the Premier Division, and to two Scottish Cup semi-finals.[13] With 63 points from 44 games, the club finished second in the 1991–92 Scottish Premier Division, nine points behind the champions Rangers and one point ahead of third placed Celtic. Hearts led the league for a significant part of the season, losing just two of their first 28 games. In the 1991–92 Scottish Cup they were eliminated in a penalty shoot-out against Airdrieonians, after two drawn matches. In the 1992–93 Scottish Cup they lost 2–1 away to Rangers.

After a poor run in the 1992–93 season, which featured a 6–0 loss to Falkirk, later described by the club as a thrashing, the board sacked Jordan.[13] Jordan left the club on 3 May 1993, having registered 69 wins, 31 draws and 43 losses, from 143 competitive games. Speaking in 2010, Jordan expressed bitterness over his departure from Hearts, asserting he had done "particularly well" and the dismissal was undeserved, but reflecting "That's life, you get on with it, nobody's going to listen to your sad stories, but that was a sore one".[4]

Celtic

[edit]

After Hearts, in 1993 Jordan became assistant manager to Liam Brady at Celtic, said to be out of an emotional attachment to the club he supported as a boy, and to Brady. Having been in the job since 1991, Brady resigned just four months after Jordan arrived, and he felt obliged to do the same, stating in 2010 that he felt no regrets and that "You've just got to make those calls."[4]

Stoke City

[edit]

Jordan was appointed manager of Stoke City in November 1993 taking over from fellow Scot Lou Macari who had left to join Celtic.[14] Jordan was not a popular choice amongst the supporters at the Victoria Ground as it looked likely that Denis Smith was to become their manager.[14] They eventually accepted Jordan as the new manager but his style of play soon began to cause grumblings from the terraces but the side slowly got results going if not the quality of football on offer, Stoke finishing the 1993–94 season in 10th position.[14] The 1994–95 season saw no change in the relationship between Jordan and the supporters and it came as little surprise when after a couple of heavy 4–0 defeats he resigned on 8 September 1994. He was replaced by the returning Lou Macari.[14]

Bristol City

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Returning to Bristol City for a second spell, he managed the club from November 1994 to March 1997 for another 130 games.

Northern Ireland

[edit]

Between 1998 and 2000, he was assistant manager to Lawrie McMenemy as they unsuccessfully tried to get Northern Ireland to qualify for the 2000 European Championships.[10]

Huddersfield Town

[edit]

From December 2000 until May 2002, he was assistant to his former Manchester United team-mate Lou Macari at Huddersfield Town.

Portsmouth

[edit]

In 2004, after a recommendation, Jordan was brought into the coaching team at Portsmouth by manager Harry Redknapp to work alongside him and his assistant manager, Kevin Bond.[4] Under Redknapp, Jordan went on to win the 2008 FA Cup Final with Portsmouth.[4] They beat Cardiff City 1–0 at Wembley Stadium on 17 May.

While working as a coach under Redknapp at Portsmouth, Jordan said of his career and the possibility of future management roles, with clubs or Scotland, "I'm still ambitious and I'm desperate to do well here, along with the other people...I wouldn't rule [management] out, but I'm not chasing it. I get on well with [Redknapp] and we hope that we can achieve something. I won't go chasing every job that's going, I know what I am and what I can do, but I'm not going down the route of applying for jobs."[4]

Jordan continued to coach the team under the management of Velimir Zajec and Alain Perrin. He took over as caretaker manager for two games in November 2005 after Perrin's departure, before Redknapp returned after resigning from Southampton.

On the morning of 26 October 2008, after agreeing a compensation deal of £5m, Redknapp left Portsmouth to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur. This left assistant manager Tony Adams and first-team coach Jordan to take charge of the team for the 1–1 home draw against Fulham the same day.[15][16]

On the question of whether both would follow him, when he left Redknapp said he believed former Arsenal player Adams would not follow due to the Tottenham-Arsenal rivalry, but said "Joe Jordan has been fantastic for me and I would always be pleased to have him with me anywhere. But he is at Portsmouth at the moment and it is up to him and the club to see what will happen in the future."[15] On his appointment as the permanent Portsmouth manager two days later, Adams said he was keen to keep Jordan, stating "Joe is Portsmouth through and through, he's part of the woodwork, but he's a big man and will make his own decision."[17]

Tottenham

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On 7 November 2008 Jordan left Portsmouth to join Redknapp at Tottenham Hotspur as first-team coach, reforming the original Portsmouth back room team after Redknapp had also brought the recently sacked AFC Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond as Tottenham assistant manager. Portsmouth praised Jordan's "significant contribution" on his departure after four years at the club.[18]

Queens Park Rangers

[edit]

In November 2012, Jordan re-united with Harry Redknapp at Queens Park Rangers as first-team coach.[19]

Middlesbrough

[edit]

On 17 March 2017, Jordan was appointed as assistant first-team manager under caretaker manager Steve Agnew at Middlesbrough.[20] Jordan left his post at the end of the 2016–17 season.[citation needed]

AFC Bournemouth

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On 25 February 2021, AFC Bournemouth announced that Jordan had joined the coaching staff.[21] Jordan left his role after the 2020-21 season, upon the expiration of his contract.[22]

Recognition

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In 2005, Jordan was one of 11 players inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.[23] Having been born in 1951, Jordan was the second youngest of the 2005 inductees, behind the then Rangers manager Alex McLeish, born in 1959, and with the oldest being Charles Campbell, born "circa 1850s".[23] Honouring the "truly great players, managers and officials who have reached the pinnacle of their profession and have made a significant contribution to Scotland's football reputation through their skill, spirit and determination", the induction followed the inaugural 20 Hall of Fame entrants, inducted in November 2004.[24] Citing his "highly successful career at club level" at Leeds, Manchester United and Milan, the Hall of Fame stated Joe would probably be best remembered for his crucial 1973 World Cup qualifying goal against Czechoslovakia.[23]

According to STV in 2010, for his efforts for the Scotland national team as "braveheart Joe", for the "all round bravery and commitment to the cause whenever he [played for Scotland]" and particularly the crucial goal against Czechoslovakia in 1973, and the controversial penalty against Wales in 1977 (described as the 'hand of Joe', in reference to the later infamous Hand of God goal in 1986), Jordan's "status as a Scottish legend is safely assured" among the Tartan Army of Scotland's supporters.[5] According to The Herald, Jordan's hero status took hold with the goal against Czechoslovakia, due to both its significance and the fact it had been seemingly scored "as if it were an act of sheer will."[4]

On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of A.C. Milan, Jordan has been included in the list of the 110 most important players in the history of A.C. Milan .

Jordan is described by The Herald as having crossed two eras in his career – having been a Scottish player at the time they were revered in the English game, he has gone on to coach in England as one of seven Scottish managers or coaches in the Premier League. He attributes this to a common determination and desire to win.[4] In contrast to his playing career, Jordan has lamented the state of the game in Scotland in the late 2000s, which has seen a decline in domestic and international Scottish football, and profile of Scottish players in England, and a drying up of opportunities and even the availability of up and coming local players, contrasted to his era with contemporaries like Asa Hartford, Kenny Dalglish and Danny McGrain.[4]

'Jaws' persona

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Jordan was nicknamed "Jaws" early in his playing career due to his lack of front teeth, which had been knocked out during a Leeds United reserve match after he was kicked in the face during a goalmouth scramble.[6][4] Although they were replaced by dentures, these were removed for safety reasons while playing.[5] In Italy Jordan was nicknamed Lo Squalo ("The Shark").[6] When Jordan was manager of Bristol City, fans in the stands waved giant inflatable teeth.[25] According to The Times in 2009, images of Jordan's "ferocious fangs as a player still regularly [appeared in] Scottish newpapers [sic] whenever an excuse can be found to hark back to the game's golden age".[26] Jordan was involved in several confrontations during his time at Tottenham, including with Roy Hodgson,[27] Paul Ince,[28] Alan Pardew, Andy Woodman,[29][30] and Gennaro Gattuso.[31][32] Jordan said in 2010 that he rejected the caricature that went along with his persona, stating "I was what I was, but I look back and I had seven years at Leeds, who were one of the top teams in Europe, then I got a transfer to Manchester United, then a transfer to AC Milan. These are top clubs, and I had opportunities to go to Liverpool, Arsenal, Ajax. I'm not saying that to brag; if those teams thought I had something to offer, it was more than having no teeth."[4]

Playing and management style

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As one of the nominees for a public vote organised in April 2010 by STV to name 'Scotland's Greatest Team', Jordan was described as an "uncompromising, old fashioned centre forward who was never afraid to put his head where it hurts for club and country", adding that during the 1970s and 1980s "there were few more fearsome sights in world football" than Jordan.[5]

In a 2007 list compiled by The Times Jordan was ranked as the 34th hardest man in the history of the game, with the citation "There have been few more fearsome sights in the European game than 'Jaws' Jordan without his front teeth."[33] David O'Leary, when reflecting on his entire playing career as a defender (spent mostly at Arsenal between 1975 and 1993) he said of Jordan that he was the most combative forward he had ever faced.[4] He has also been described as a powerhouse in aerial play.[5]

Citing his dislocation of Milija Aleksic's jaw in 1980 as an example, The Independent described in 2011 how Jordan was a player who "did not stand for nonsense on the pitch".[6] According to The Herald writing in 2010, alongside his strong play, which due to the way the game was played at that time was almost a necessity if forwards wanted to succeed, Jordan also had a refinement to his game.[4]

Following the clash with Gattuso, playing on his hardman reputation, The Independent listed the "Five reasons not to mess with Joe Jordan".[6] Redknapp has said of Jordan as a coach that "You could put your life on him... He is quiet, but when he says something, it is worth listening to."[4]

In coaching, Jordan is described by The Herald as still having the presence and natural authority he had as a player, and of having an enigmatic solemnity about him.[4] In the same interview, while living in Bristol, Jordan was described as having the intensified Scottish patriotism of an exile, who was willing to seize the opportunity to manage the Scotland national team since 2002.[4]

Personal life

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Jordan has two sons who have both played professional football: Tom and Andy (who retired due to injury after leaving Hartlepool United). One of his two daughters lives and works in Italy. He has an interest in fine wines, picked up from his time playing in Italy.[4] Jordan supported Celtic as a boy.[4] As of March 2010, Jordan lived with his family in Bristol.[4]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[34]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leeds United 1970–71 First Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
1971–72 First Division 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
1972–73 First Division 26 9 1 0 2 0 7 3 34 12
1973–74 First Division 33 7 5 2 2 0 4 0 44 9
1974–75 First Division 29 4 6 0 4 0 9 2 48 6
1975–76 First Division 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2
1976–77 First Division 32 10 5 2 1 0 0 0 38 12
1977–78 First Division 20 3 0 0 3 3 0 0 23 6
Total 170 35 19 4 12 3 22 5 223 47
Manchester United 1977–78 First Division 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 16 3
1978–79 First Division 30 6 5 2 2 2 0 0 37 10
1979–80 First Division 32 13 2 0 2 0 0 0 36 13
1980–81 First Division 33 15 3 0 0 0 1 0 37 15
Total 109 37 12 2 4 2 1 0 126 41
Milan 1981–82 Serie A 22 2 4 3 4 1 30 6
1982–83 Serie B 30 10 6 4 0 0 36 14
Total 52 12 10 7 4 1 66 20
Hellas Verona 1983–84 Serie A 12 1 0 0 12 1
Southampton 1984–85 First Division 34 12 3 2 7 2 1 0 45 16
1985–86 First Division 12 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 16 0
1986–87 First Division 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 1
Total 48 12 3 2 10 3 4 0 65 17
Bristol City 1986–87 Third Division 19 3 0 0 0 0 5 4 24 7
1987–88 Third Division 28 4 1 0 2 0 6 0 37 4
1988–89 Third Division 9 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 15 1
1989–90 Third Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 57 8 1 0 8 0 11 4 77 12
Career total 448 105 45 15 34 8 42 10 569 138

International

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International statistics
National team Year Apps Goals
Scotland[35]
1973 6 1
1974 10 4
1975 1 1
1976 5 0
1977 5 1
1978 8 1
1979 5 1
1980 4 0
1981 4 1
1982 4 1
Total 52 11
Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 26 September 1973 Hampden Park, Glasgow  Czechoslovakia 2–1 2–1 WCQG8
2 18 May 1974 Hampden Park, Glasgow  England 1–0 2–0 BHC
3 6 June 1974 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo  Norway 1–1 2–1 Friendly
4 14 June 1974 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund  Zaire 2–0 2–0 WCG2
5 22 June 1974 Waldstadion, Frankfurt  Yugoslavia 1–1 1–1 WCG2
6 5 February 1975 Estadio Luis Casanova, Valencia  Spain 1–0 1–1 ECQG4
7 21 September 1977 Hampden Park, Glasgow  Czechoslovakia 1–0 3–1 WCQG7
8 3 June 1978 Córdoba  Peru 1–0 1–3 WCG4
9 7 June 1979 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo  Norway 1–0 4–0 ECQG2
10 9 September 1981 Hampden Park, Glasgow  Sweden 1–0 2–0 WCQG8
11 22 June 1982 Estadio La Rosaleda, Málaga  Soviet Union 1–0 2–2 WCG6

Managerial

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Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
P W D L Win %
Bristol City 16 March 1988 1 September 1990 134 68 36 30 050.7
Heart of Midlothian 10 September 1990 3 May 1993 143 69 31 43 048.3
Stoke City 10 November 1993 8 September 1994 40 13 14 13 032.5
Bristol City 15 November 1994 24 March 1997 130 42 51 37 032.3
Portsmouth 24 November 2005 7 December 2005 2 0 2 0 000.0
Portsmouth 26 October 2008 28 October 2008 1 0 0 1 000.0
Total[36] 450 192 134 124 042.7

Honours

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Leeds United

Manchester United

Milan

Bristol City

Heart of Midlothian

Individual

References

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