Stephen Jordan

Burnley In July 2007 it was announced that Burnley of the Football Championship had signed Jordan on a 3-year deal. In May 2010, Jordan was released by Burnley after three injury-filled seasons with the club.

Sheffield United Following his release, Jordan had a trial with Portsmouth even joining them on their US pre-season tour, but he decided against a move to Fratton Park in favour of joining Sheffield United on a one-year contract. Jordan continued to be prone to injuries throughout the following season and failed to cement himself in a struggling Blades side. After being told by recently appointed Blades boss Micky Adams that he was not in his long-term plans, Jordan joined Huddersfield Town on an emergency one-month loan in February 2011, following injuries to their regular left-backs Gary Naysmith and Liam Ridehalgh. He made his début the same day in Town's 2–2 draw with Leyton Orient at the Galpharm Stadium. He would make 5 further appearances for the Terriers before returning to Sheffield in March, after Naysmith and Ridehalgh had returned to the squad. With no prospect of further first team football at Bramall Lane his contract with Sheffield United was terminated by mutual consent on at the start of April 2011 after playing only 15 times for the South Yorkshire club.

Rochdale After a trial with League Two side Rotherham United, Stephen Jordan joined League One side Rochdale on non-contract terms on 28 October 2011. He played in every game and thanked the club for not only giving him another chance to enjoy playing football, but also signing him in the first place. It went even better for Jordan as he was rewarded with a permanent 18-month deal at the club on 22 December 2011. After signing a new contract, Jordan continued to play in the first team, though his first team place was soon reduced, having been on the bench. On 10 March 2012, Jordan performance in a 2–2 draw against Huddersfield Town was praised by Manager John Coleman, commenting "ran himself into the ground until he could run no more." He since made no appearance for the remainder of the 2011–12 season and it went worse as the club was relegated to League Two.

At the start of the 2012–13 season, Jordan was released by Rochdale on 27 July 2012.

Dunfermline Athletic Jordan joined Scottish Premier League recent relegated side Dunfermline Athletic, having joined the club on trial. Jordan made his debut against Cowdenbeath on 11 August 2012. Thirty-One days later, on 15 September 2012, Jordan scored his first goal of his career, scoring from six yards, in a 2–0 win over Dumbarton. However, Jordan made twenty-appearance for the club and played less due to injuries.

In the wake Dunfermline Athletic administration, it was announced by administrator Bryan Jackson that Jordan was among seven players made redundant and find a new club.

Fleetwood Town Following his release from Dunfermline Athletic, Jordan returned to England by joining League Two Fleetwood Town on 12 July 2013. In July 2014, he signed a new one-year contract with the club, and again signed a new one-year contract in May 2015. He was released in summer 2016. On 14 June 2016 he signed for Conference North side Chorley.

Personal life Jordan attended Birchwood Community High School in Warrington. In July 2017 he graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in physiotherapy as part of a scheme between the university and the Professional Footballers Association aimed at preparing current and former footballers for careers after football.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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1998–99 Second Division

1999–2000 First Division

2000–01 Premier League

2001–02 First Division

2002–03 Premier League

2003–04 Premier League

2004–05 Premier League

2005–06 Premier League

2006–07 Premier League

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2007–08 Championship

2008–09 Championship

2009–10 Premier League

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2010–11 Championship

Huddersfield Town (loan) 2010–11 League One

Scottish First Division

2013–14 League Two

2014–15 League One

2015–16 League One

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2016–17 National League North

2017–18