Jordan ‘retirement’ merely internet gossip, says Harte

TYRONE manager Mickey Harte claims internet gossip is to blame for reports that All Star defender Philip Jordan has retired.

Jordan, 30, made his first appearance of the season as a sub in last Sunday’s win over Kildare after an extended winter break and personal rehabilitation programme. The three-time All-Ireland medallist took a similar break early last year following hip surgery and just last week claimed that he felt ‘fresh’ after the time off.

However, less than 24 hours after the victory over Kildare which strengthened Tyrone’s promotion bid ahead of this weekend’s final round of games, a local website dedicated to Tyrone GAA cast doubt on Jordan’s future.