Joe Jordan: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Joe Jordan

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 61 31 23 7 95 47 +48 50.82
A 62 19 21 22 81 92 -11 30.65
N 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 33.33
TOTALS 126 51 45 30 181 144 +37 40.48

Name: Joseph "Joe" Jordan
Birthdate: 15-12-1951
Age: 74
Birthplace: Carluke, Scotland
Height: 5' 11" (1.80m)
Weight: 11st 3lbs (71.2kg)
Years at Club: 1977-1981
Signing Info: Transferred from: Leeds United, 04/01/1978, £350,000
Previous Clubs: Greenock Morton, Leeds United
Debut: 20/01/1978 v West Ham United (H) 2-2 (League Division One)
Farewell: Transferred to AC Milan, 07/1981, £325,000
Passed Away:

Biography

Joe Jordan is a former Scottish footballer, coach, and manager, widely known for his powerful presence on the field, his tough, no-nonsense attitude, and his contributions to club and country over a lengthy career. Though he never gained the international prominence of some of his contemporaries, Jordan's legacy in Scottish football remains significant. Born in Cleland, Scotland, He began his professional career at Morton, and moved to Leeds United in 1970. His time in the Scottish league helped him develop his distinctive style—strong, physical, and a capable finisher in front of goal.

Jordan's career truly took off when he moved south to England to play for Leeds United in 1970 in a transfer that cost Leeds £15,000. he became part of the legendary Leeds team that won the First Division title in 1974-75 and played in two European finals of 1973 & 1975. Jordan played as a striker, known for his tenacity, physicality, and ability to score crucial goals. His partnership with the likes of Allan Clarke and Peter Lorimer helped Leeds to maintain their status as one of England's top clubs.

On 04/01/1978, Jordan made the bold decision to leave Leeds United for Manchester United in a £350,000 deal making 121 appearances and scoring 41 goals in 4 seasons. Although Joe never won silverware at Old Trafford the hard as granite Scot was a runner up in the 1979 FA Cup Final, where he was a starting striker.

After his 4 years in England at Old Trafford, Jordan was sold to AC Milan, 07/1981, for £325,000. The move to Serie A was part of the wave of English players seeking to test themselves in Europe, and Jordan adapted well to the more technical, defensively-oriented Italian style of play. His time at Milan was relatively short, but it helped to broaden his reputation as a versatile and hard-working forward.

After his short time at Milan Jordan continued his Italian adventure with Hellas Verona before returning to England having stints with Southampton before his final club as a player even trying out & getting a taste of manager when he became player manager for Bristol City.

International Career
Jordan was also a key figure for the Scotland national team, earning 52 caps and scoring 11 goals between 1975 and 1981. He was a vital part of the squad during Scotland's campaigns in major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite Scotland's inability to advance past the group stages of these tournaments during his time, Jordan's physical play and combative style earned him a respected place in the national team.

Transition to Coaching and Management
After retiring as a player in 1989, Joe Jordan shifted his focus to coaching and management. His managerial career included several notable stints, primarily in England with Bristol City, Heart of Midlothian, Stoke City & Bristol City for a second time finally finishing with two spells as caretaker manager at Portsmouth.

Jordan's playing style has often been compared to that of other classic strikers—he had an eye for goal and a physical presence that made him a nightmare for defenders. His dedication to his craft and his passion for the game cemented his place in the hearts of fans who watched him throughout his career.

After retiring from active management, Jordan continued to remain a respected figure in football, with occasional appearances in media and football-related events. Known as a quiet but determined character, he was beloved by many for his integrity and no-frills approach to the game. Jordan has also been inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.
 
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League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
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Season
Apps
1. 1977-1978 3 14 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 16
2. 1978-1979 6 30 2 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 37
3. 1979-1980 13 32 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 36
4. 1980-1981 15 33 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 37
TOTALS 37 109 2 4 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 126

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
No MUFC Managers Count
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 109
2. FA Cup 12
3. League Cup 4
4. Europa League 1
No Opponent Count
1. Tottenham Hotspur 9
2. Liverpool 8
3. Middlesbrough 7
4. Arsenal 7
5. Norwich City 7
6. Nottingham Forest 7
7. West Bromwich Albion 6
8. Aston Villa 6
9. Coventry City 6
10. Leeds United 5
11. Wolverhampton Wanderers 5
12. Ipswich Town 5
13. Everton 5
14. Brighton 5
15. Bristol City 4
16. Southampton 4
17. Crystal Palace 4
18. Chelsea 3
19. Manchester City 3
20. Birmingham City 3
21. Bolton Wanderers 3
22. Stoke City 3
23. Queens Park Rangers 2
24. Derby County 2
25. Newcastle United 1
26. West Ham United 1
27. Stockport County 1
28. Watford 1
29. Widzew Lodz 1
30. Sunderland 1
31. Leicester City 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 125
2. Poland 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 12-05-1979 Arsenal L 2-3 FA Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played

No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 28-01-1978 FAC West Bromwich Albion D 1-1 H 0 Steve Coppell 89' Willie Johnston 77'
2. 01-02-1978 FAC West Bromwich Albion L 2-3 A 0 Stuart Pearson 20', Gordon Hill 88' Tony Brown 13', Cyrille Regis 49', 94'
3. 08-02-1978 Div 1 Bristol City D 1-1 H 0 Gordon Hill 27' (pen) Peter Cormack 43'
4. 11-02-1978 Div 1 Chelsea D 2-2 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 52', Gordon Hill 90' (pen) Clive Walker 19', *Ray Wilkins 54'
5. 25-02-1978 Div 1 Liverpool L 1-3 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 61' Greame Souness 39', Ray Kennedy 49', Jimmy Case 84'
6. 01-03-1978 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-1 H 0 Allan Clarke 77'
7. 04-03-1978 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 0-0 H 0
8. 11-03-1978 Div 1 Newcastle United D 2-2 A 1 Joe Jordan 27', Gordon Hill 39' Mark McGee 32', Micky Burns 85' (pen)
9. 15-03-1978 Div 1 Manchester City D 2-2 H 0 Gordon Hill 7' (pen), 57' (pen) *Peter Barnes 77', *Brian Kidd 79'
10. 29-03-1978 Div 1 Aston Villa D 1-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 52' John Deehan 50'
11. 01-04-1978 Div 1 Arsenal L 1-3 A 1 Joe Jordan 37' Malcolm MacDonald 36', 83', Liam Brady 69'
12. 08-04-1978 Div 1 QPR W 3-1 H 0 Stuart Pearson 42', 82' (pen), Ashley Grimes 57' Stan Bowles 76' (pen)
13. 15-04-1978 Div 1 Norwich City W 3-1 A 1 Joe Jordan 67', Sammy McIlroy 69', Steve Coppell 78' Phil Lythgoe 24'
14. 22-04-1978 Div 1 West Ham United W 3-0 H 0 Ashley Grimes 68' (pen), Sammy McIlroy 76', Stuart Pearson 78'
15. 25-04-1978 Div 1 Bristol City W 1-0 A 0 Stuart Pearson 50'
16. 29-04-1978 Div 1 Wolves L 1-2 A 0 Brian Greenhoff 37' Martin Patching 47', Melvyn Eves 76'
17. 19-08-1978 Div 1 Birmingham City W 1-0 H 1 Joe Jordan 70'
18. 23-08-1978 Div 1 Leeds United W 3-2 A 0 Gordon McQueen 12', Sammy McIlroy 37', Lou Macari 82' Paul Hart 20', Frankie Gray 48' (pen)
19. 26-08-1978 Div 1 Ipswich Town L 0-3 A 0 Paul Mariner 16', 67', Brian Talbot 69'
20. 30-08-1978 LC Stockport County W 3-2 H 1 Joe Jordan 10', Sammy McIlroy 88', Jimmy Greenhoff 90' (pen) Alan Thompson 58' (pen) , Terry Park 78'
21. 02-09-1978 Div 1 Everton D 1-1 H 0 Martin Buchan 90' Andy King 6'
22. 09-09-1978 Div 1 QPR D 1-1 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 87' Ian Gillard 5'
23. 16-09-1978 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 66' Ian Bowyer 6'
24. 23-09-1978 Div 1 Arsenal D 1-1 A 0 Steve Coppell 29' David Price 34'
25. 30-09-1978 Div 1 Manchester City W 1-0 H 1 Joe Jordan 89'
26. 04-10-1978 LC Watford L 1-2 H 1 Joe Jordan 40' Luther Blissett 46', 71'
27. 07-10-1978 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 3-2 H 1 Lou Macari 3', 30', Joe Jordan 76' David Mills 26', Mickey Burns 66'
28. 14-10-1978 Div 1 Aston Villa D 2-2 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 50', Lou Macari 71' John Gregory 33', 45'
29. 21-10-1978 Div 1 Bristol City L 1-3 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 70' Kevin Mabbutt 11', 50', 88'
30. 28-10-1978 Div 1 Wolves W 4-2 A 1 Jimmy Greenhoff 21', 28', Brian Greenhoff 45', Joe Jordan 52' Ken Hibbitt 31', Steve Daley 66'
31. 04-11-1978 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 H 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 30' Nick Holmes 50'
32. 11-11-1978 Div 1 Birmingham City L 1-5 A 1 Joe Jordan 13' Kevin Dillon 23', Alan Buckley 32' 36', Don Givens 51', Jimmy Calderwood 90'
33. 18-11-1978 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 2-0 H 0 Steve Coppell 7', Jimmy Greenhoff 85'
34. 21-11-1978 Div 1 Everton L 0-3 A 0 Trevor Ross 4', Andy King 43', Bob Latchford 82'
35. 25-11-1978 Div 1 Chelsea W 1-0 A 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 68'
36. 10-03-1979 FAC Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 63' Osvaldo Ardiles 27'
37. 14-03-1979 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 1 Sammy McIlroy 10', Joe Jordan 60'
38. 20-03-1979 Div 1 Coventry City L 3-4 A 0 Steve Coppell 36', 89', Sammy McIlroy 64' Barry Powell 2', Garry Thompson 8', Tommy Hutchinson 42', Bobby McDonald 47'
39. 27-03-1979 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 2-2 A 0 Gordon McQueen 48', Steve Coppell 51' Dave Armstrong 24' (pen), Mark Proctor 43'
40. 31-03-1979 FAC Liverpool D 2-2 N 1 Joe Jordan 19', Brian Greenhoff 56' Kenny Dalglish 17', Alan Hansen 82'
41. 04-04-1979 FAC Liverpool W 1-0 N 0 Jimmy Greenhoff 78'
42. 07-04-1979 Div 1 Norwich City D 2-2 A 0 Gordon McQueen 74', Lou Macari 83' Graham Paddon 62', Keith Robson 71'
43. 11-04-1979 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers L 1-2 H 0 Martin Buchan 25' Frank Worthington 53', 90'
44. 14-04-1979 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Kenny Dalglish 36', Phil Neal 46'
45. 16-04-1979 Div 1 Coventry City D 0-0 H 0
46. 18-04-1979 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 A 1 Joe Jordan 47' Trevor Francis 86'
47. 21-04-1979 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 14' Chris Jones 71'
48. 25-04-1979 Div 1 Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Lou Macari 88'
49. 28-04-1979 Div 1 Derby County D 0-0 H 0
50. 05-05-1979 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 0-1 A 0 Cyrille Regis 24'
51. 07-05-1979 Div 1 Wolves W 3-2 H 0 Andy Ritchie 14', Steve Coppell 41', 86' Gary Bailey 6' (o.g.), John Richards 76'
52. 12-05-1979 FAC Arsenal L 2-3 N 0 Gordon McQueen 86', Sammy McIlroy 88' Brian Talbot 12', *Frank Stapleton 43', Alan Sunderland 89'
53. 16-05-1979 Div 1 Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 Steve Coppell 7' Gary Johnson 21'
54. 18-08-1979 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 40' David Peach 30' (pen)
55. 22-08-1979 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-0 H 0 Gordon McQueen 4', Steve Coppell 52'
56. 25-08-1979 Div 1 Arsenal D 0-0 A 0
57. 29-08-1979 LC Tottenham Hotspur L 1-2 A 0 Mickey Thomas 56' John Pratt 10', Glenn Hoddle 37'
58. 01-09-1979 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 2-1 H 0 Lou Macari 15', 50' Craig Johnston 73'
59. 05-09-1979 LC Tottenham Hotspur W 3-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 28', Steve Coppell 52', Paul Miller 58' (o.g.) Gerry Armstrong 50'
60. 08-09-1979 Div 1 Aston Villa W 3-0 A 0 Steve Coppell 18', Mickey Thomas 70' (pen), Ashley Grimes 86'
61. 17-11-1979 Div 1 Crystal Palace D 1-1 H 1 Joe Jordan 90'+2 David Swindlehurst 77'
62. 24-11-1979 Div 1 Norwich City W 5-0 H 2 Lou Macari 17', Kevin Moran 20', Steve Coppell 43', Joe Jordan 54', 77'
63. 01-12-1979 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 A 0 Lou Macari 60', Steve Coppell 87' Glenn Hoddle 31'
64. 08-12-1979 Div 1 Leeds United D 1-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 54' Terry Connor 22'
65. 15-12-1979 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 58', Lou Macari 70' Mick Ferguson 82'
66. 22-12-1979 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 3-0 H 2 Joe Jordan 2', 16', Gordon McQueen 23'
67. 26-12-1979 Div 1 Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Alan Hansen 15', David Johnson 85'
68. 29-12-1979 Div 1 Arsenal W 3-0 H 1 Gordon McQueen 7', Joe Jordan 39', Sammy McIlroy 70' (pen)
69. 05-01-1980 FAC Tottenham Hotspur D 1-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 58' (pen) Osvaldo Ardiles 52'
70. 09-01-1980 FAC Tottenham Hotspur L 0-1 H 0 Osvaldo Ardiles 117'
71. 12-01-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 1-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 37' David Armstrong 64'
72. 02-02-1980 Div 1 Derby County W 3-1 A 0 Mickey Thomas 38', Sammy McIlroy 90', Barry Powell 90' (o.g.) Barry Powell 33'
73. 09-02-1980 Div 1 Wolves L 0-1 H 0 Mel Eaves 24'
74. 16-02-1980 Div 1 Stoke City D 1-1 A 0 Steve Coppell 83' Sammy Irvine 90'
75. 23-02-1980 Div 1 Bristol City W 4-0 H 2 Joe Jordan 6', 48', Geoff Merrick 43' (o.g.), Sammy McIlroy 48'
76. 27-02-1980 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 2-0 H 0 Gordon McQueen 7', Steve Coppell 59'
77. 01-03-1980 Div 1 Ipswich Town L 0-6 A 0 *Alan Brazil 2', 53', Paul Mariner 24', 27', 87', Frans Thijssen 81'
78. 12-03-1980 Div 1 Everton D 0-0 H 0
79. 15-03-1980 Div 1 Brighton D 0-0 A 0
80. 22-03-1980 Div 1 Manchester City W 1-0 H 0 Mickey Thomas 48'
81. 29-03-1980 Div 1 Crystal Palace W 2-0 A 1 Joe Jordan 30', Mickey Thomas 82'
82. 02-04-1980 Div 1 Nottingham Forest L 0-2 A 0 John Robertson 79' (pen), *Garry Birtles 88'
83. 05-04-1980 Div 1 Liverpool W 2-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 19', Jimmy Greenhoff 63' Kenny Dalglish 14'
84. 07-04-1980 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers W 3-1 A 0 Gordon McQueen 41', Mickey Thomas 58', Steve Coppell 72' Neil Whatmore 15'
85. 12-04-1980 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur W 4-1 H 0 Andy Ritchie 16', 20', 56', Ray Wilkins 76' Osvaldo Ardiles 68'
86. 19-04-1980 Div 1 Norwich City W 2-0 A 2 Joe Jordan 57', 59'
87. 23-04-1980 Div 1 Aston Villa W 2-1 H 2 Joe Jordan 4', 68' Des Bremner 89'
88. 26-04-1980 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-1 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 5' (pen), 65' Garry Thompson 63'
89. 03-05-1980 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-2 A 0 Derek Parlane 14', Kevin Hird 75' (pen)
90. 16-08-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough W 3-0 H 0 Mickey Thomas 41', Lou Macari 70', Ashley Grimes 90'
91. 01-10-1980 EL Widzew Lodz D 0-0 A 0
92. 04-10-1980 Div 1 Nottingham Forest W 2-1 A 0 Lou Macari 43', Steve Coppell 73' Ian Wallace 31'
93. 08-10-1980 Div 1 Aston Villa D 3-3 H 0 Sammy McIlroy 35' (pen), 57', Steve Coppell 36' Peter Withe 15' Gordon Cowans 55' (pen), Gary Shaw 67'
94. 11-10-1980 Div 1 Arsenal D 0-0 H 0
95. 18-10-1980 Div 1 Ipswich Town D 1-1 A 0 Sammy McIlroy 67' (pen) Paul Mariner 55'
96. 22-10-1980 Div 1 Stoke City W 2-1 A 1 Joe Jordan 15', Lou Macari 58' Bren O'Callaghan 80'
97. 25-10-1980 Div 1 Everton W 2-0 H 1 Joe Jordan 16', Steve Coppell 73'
98. 01-11-1980 Div 1 Crystal Palace L 0-1 A 0 Peter Nicholas 27'
99. 08-11-1980 Div 1 Coventry City D 0-0 H 0
100. 12-11-1980 Div 1 Wolves D 0-0 H 0
101. 15-11-1980 Div 1 Middlesbrough D 1-1 A 1 Joe Jordan 58' Craig Johnston 75'
102. 22-11-1980 Div 1 Brighton W 4-1 A 2 Joe Jordan 12', 38' Sammy McIlroy 44', Mick Duxbury 84' *Andy Ritchie 68'
103. 29-11-1980 Div 1 Southampton D 1-1 H 1 Joe Jordan 88' Nick Holmes 82'
104. 06-12-1980 Div 1 Norwich City D 2-2 A 0 Kevin Bond 10' (o.g.), Steve Coppell 33' Nikola Jovanovic 59' (o.g.), Justin Fashanu 73'
105. 13-12-1980 Div 1 Stoke City D 2-2 H 1 Lou Macari 28', Joe Jordan 68' Paul Randall 8', Lee Chapman 21'
106. 20-12-1980 Div 1 Arsenal L 1-2 A 0 Lou Macari 67' Graham Rix 29', Paul Vaessen 58'
107. 26-12-1980 Div 1 Liverpool D 0-0 H 0
108. 27-12-1980 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion L 1-3 A 0 Nikola Jovanovic 54' Gary Owen 35' (pen), *Peter Barnes 43', Cyrille Regis 61'
109. 03-01-1981 FAC Brighton D 2-2 H 0 Mick Duxbury 70', Mickey Thomas 74' Brian Horton 12', *Andy Ritchie 23'
110. 07-01-1981 FAC Brighton W 2-0 A 0 Jimmy Nicholl 33', Garry Birtles 72'
111. 10-01-1981 Div 1 Brighton W 2-1 H 0 Gordon McQueen 34', Lou Macari 63' *Andy Ritchie 62'
112. 24-01-1981 FAC Nottingham Forest L 0-1 A 0 Trevor Francis 15'
113. 28-01-1981 Div 1 Sunderland L 0-2 A 0 Gordon Chisholm 25', Gary Rowell 89' (pen)
114. 31-01-1981 Div 1 Birmingham City W 2-0 H 1 Joe Jordan 5', Lou Macari 83'
115. 07-02-1981 Div 1 Leicester City L 0-1 A 0 Jim Melrose 64'
116. 28-02-1981 Div 1 Leeds United L 0-1 H 0 Brian Flynn 90'
117. 07-03-1981 Div 1 Southampton L 0-1 A 0 Kevin Keegan 3'
118. 14-03-1981 Div 1 Aston Villa D 3-3 A 2 Joe Jordan 46', 66', Sammy McIlroy 88' (pen) Peter Withe 15', 28', Gary Shaw 68'
119. 18-03-1981 Div 1 Nottingham Forest D 1-1 H 0 Kenny Burns 44' (o.g.) Ian Wallace 37'
120. 21-03-1981 Div 1 Ipswich Town W 2-1 H 0 Mickey Thomas 17', Jimmy Nicholl 53' Terry Butcher 7'
121. 28-03-1981 Div 1 Everton W 1-0 A 1 Joe Jordan 30'
122. 04-04-1981 Div 1 Crystal Palace W 1-0 H 0 Mick Duxbury 78'
123. 11-04-1981 Div 1 Coventry City W 2-0 A 2 Joe Jordan 34', 44'
124. 14-04-1981 Div 1 Liverpool W 1-0 A 0 Gordon McQueen 7'
125. 18-04-1981 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 H 1 Joe Jordan 2', Lou Macari 33' Cyrille Regis 62'
126. 25-04-1981 Div 1 Norwich City W 1-0 H 1 Joe Jordan 57'
 

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