Davy Jordan
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Davy Jordan is a former footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
and Ireland during the 1930s.
He also played for Glentoran, Hull City and Crystal Palace.
He soon moved to Crystal Palace in May 1937, where he remained until October 1939 when he returned to Ireland.
In 1944 he turned out for a Glentoran Old Boys XI with Glens legends Fred Roberts and Johnny Geary against a Linfield Old Boys XI. The Glens triumphed 4-1 with 2 goals from Roberts, Geary (1) and Jordan (1). He soon moved to Crystal Palace
in May 1937, where he remained until October 1939 when he returned to Ireland.
- based IFA
and the Irish Free State
- based FAI
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
and selected players from the whole island. Jordan was one of several players born in Northern Ireland who benefited from the FAI’s attempts to establish an all-Ireland influence.
In May 1937 the FAI organised a European tour with a squad that included Jordan and two other Northerners, Jackie Brown
and John Feenan
. Jordan made his debut for the FAI XI on May 17 in a 1-0 win against Switzerland
. A week later, on May 23, after receiving a pass from Jimmy Dunne
, he scored the opening goal as the FAI XI defeated France
2-0. Fellow Northerner, Brown scored the FAI XI’s second goal. This would prove to be Jordan’s last appearance for the FAI XI.
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and Ireland during the 1930s.
He also played for Glentoran, Hull City and Crystal Palace.
Club career
Jordan began his professional career in his native Northern Ireland making 2 appearances over 2 seasons with Glentoran. He moved to England to join Hull City and in 1932-33 helped Hull gain promotion from Division Three North before transferring to First Division Wolverhampton Wanderers in June 1936. He made his Wolves debut on 17 October 1936 against Black Country rivals West Bromwich Albion. He made only three appearances for the club, all during the 1936-37 season.He soon moved to Crystal Palace in May 1937, where he remained until October 1939 when he returned to Ireland.
In 1944 he turned out for a Glentoran Old Boys XI with Glens legends Fred Roberts and Johnny Geary against a Linfield Old Boys XI. The Glens triumphed 4-1 with 2 goals from Roberts, Geary (1) and Jordan (1). He soon moved to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in May 1937, where he remained until October 1939 when he returned to Ireland.
Ireland international
When Jordan played international football in 1937 there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations. Both associations, the Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
- based IFA
Irish Football Association
The Irish Football Association is the organising body for association football in Northern Ireland, and was historically the governing body for Ireland...
and the Irish Free State
Irish Free State
The Irish Free State was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by the British government and Irish representatives exactly twelve months beforehand...
- based FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and selected players from the whole island. Jordan was one of several players born in Northern Ireland who benefited from the FAI’s attempts to establish an all-Ireland influence.
In May 1937 the FAI organised a European tour with a squad that included Jordan and two other Northerners, Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown (footballer)
Jackie Brown , also referred to as Johnny Brown or John Brown, was a dual internationalist who played football for both Ireland teams – the IFA XI and FAI XI...
and John Feenan
John Feenan
John Feenan , also referred to as Johnny Feenan, is a former Northern Irish footballer who played for Belfast Celtic, Sunderland and Shelbourne. As an international he also played for Ireland. In the 1940s he served as manager of Shelbourne...
. Jordan made his debut for the FAI XI on May 17 in a 1-0 win against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
. A week later, on May 23, after receiving a pass from Jimmy Dunne
Jimmy Dunne
James Dunne , commonly referred to as Jimmy Dunne, was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton...
, he scored the opening goal as the FAI XI defeated France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
2-0. Fellow Northerner, Brown scored the FAI XI’s second goal. This would prove to be Jordan’s last appearance for the FAI XI.