Behind
the Dream: The Story of a Scottish Footballer, by Joe Jordan (2004)
JOE JORDAN, the world-class Scottish footballer who played for Leeds United, Manchester United, AC Milan and Verona, tells the story of his intense and inspirational career.
Jordan grew up in a Lanarkshire pit village, and always viewed football as both a dream and the gateway to a better life.
At the age of eighteen, he was spotted by Don Revie, the manager of Leeds United, who signed him to the club immediately. He won the league title with Leeds in 1974, then signed for Manchester United in 1978 for the record fee of £350,000.
After the disappointment of losing the 1979 Cup final to Arsenal, Joe Jordan made the break to European football, starting a new life with AC Milan, then Verona. Then followed a successful managerial and coaching career.