Early Life
Jordan was born in the North Lanarkshire village of Cleland. (sometimes given as the nearby town of Carluke in South Lanarkshire) 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 F.C..
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