Defender Jordan Joins Shrimpers Ranks

Tom Jordan.

It is still unclear whether the Football League will recieve a reprieve from the FIFA-ruled transfer dealine on August 31st, which of course is now just four days away, but nevertheless United's squad has been bulstered by the signing of former Bristol City defender Tom Jordan.

Jordan, who is the son of ex-Scottish legend Joe, was released by the Ashton Gate Club at the end of last season and spent the summer on an unsuccessful trial at Exeter City.

The tall, 6 foot 5 inch central defender, who is 21-years old impressed in Blues Combination opeber at Brighton & Hove Albion before playing again in the Roots Hall victory over Northampton Town last week. Having signed for the Shrimpers, Jordan should feature once again at Lymington & New Milton FC tomorrow afternoon (2pm) as the Shrimpers take on AFC Bournemouth in their second Combination away fixture. Jordan will take squad number 23.

Mark Wallis
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