Philip Jordan

Former Tyrone defender and three-time All-Ireland winner

Moy man Philip Jordan won four All-Stars as a wing-back on the hugely successful Tyrone team that claimed All-Ireland titles in 2003, 2005 and 2008.

'This is a Mexican stand-off and Kildare don't seem to be willing to bend'

PR disaster may force GAA climbdown on Newbridge

The stand-off between Kildare and the GAA over the arrangement of Saturday's qualifier for Croke Park is the culmination of a few years of resentment at inequalities in the inter-county game.

GAA • 26 Jun 18

'Sometimes, his reputation, owing to some of the stuff that went on off the ball, overshadowed how good a footballer he was'

Fermanagh benefiting from 'Ricey's' positive edge

The addition of my former team-mate Ryan McMenamin to the Fermanagh management is clear to see as the Ernesiders look to finally land that elusive Ulster football title.

GAA • 20 Jun 18

'The amount of work managers have to put in now just on working out a game plan, communicating that idea to the players, working on it consistently in training and making sure it is executed correctly during a game is huge'

Galway need to strike balance between defence & attack

Galway need to beat Roscommon with a bit to spare if their progress towards the top tier is to continue.

GAA • 12 Jun 18

'Do the people who criticise them really expect them to go out and just take a hammering?'

Forget the begrudgers, Fermanagh play beautiful game

It's time Rory Gallagher and his team were given the credit they deserve for their achievements this summer.

GAA • 05 Jun 18

'This 'Rising' is something that the county has never experienced before. It may not happen again'

Enjoyment overriding the fear in Carlow's rise

Carlow football now finds itself in uncharted territory as it bids for Leinster final place, and there's much to enthuse about in the feel-good factor they have brought to this championship summer.

GAA • 30 May 18

'You need that bit of gold dust to win Championship games and Tyrone don't have it'

Sean Cavanagh's comments have made life difficult

Tyrone aren't in a great place at the moment, but our Gaelic football columnist doesn't feel that a change in management would help.

GAA • 22 May 18

"A lot will depend on the draw they get in the qualifiers"

Mayo have a lot of mental miles on the clock

Mayo's road back to the business end of the Championship looks very long after defeat to Galway, writes Philip Jordan.

GAA • 15 May 18

'Brendan Harrison and Keith Higgins are Mayo's best man-markers, but Harrison is only coming back from injury while Higgins has concentrated mainly on hurling in the early part of the year'

Match-up on Damien Comer the key issue for Mayo

Philly Jordan is struggling to call the latest instalment of Mayo v Galway in the Connacht Championship, but believes the identity of Damien Comer's man marker will be crucial to the outcome.

GAA • 11 May 18

'Dublin look as strong as ever and possibly stronger'

Championship challengers have failed to improve

With the 2018 Championship throwing in this weekend, Philip Jordan picks his contenders, predicts a surprise package and reckons one challenger may not make the grade this season.

GAA • 01 May 18

'Confidence was oozing out of every pore and dealing with the likes of the media was no problem'

From Brexit to business - the GAA has key role to play

It's often forgotten the role the GAA plays in passing on life skills to those who play its games and the positive impact that accrues from gaining such skills, writes Philip Jordan.

GAA • 25 Apr 18