Girdon Connor

Girdon Connor (born 26 January 1979) is an Anguillan sports official and former footballer who is the president of the Anguilla Football Association.

Education

Connor attended Lindenwood University in the United States, where he obtained a master's degree in accounting and management information systems.

Playing career

Connor has been described as a "great player and very important for the National Team" and is the all-time top scorer in Anguilla national football team history with five goals. At one point, Connor was the all-time most-capped player in Anguilla national football team history. He played for the Anguilla national football team in the first edition of the CONCACAF Nations League. He retired from playing football shortly after.

Style of play

Connor mainly operated as a midfielder.

Post-playing career

After retiring from playing football, Connor became president of the Anguilla Football Association. He has been described as "most known for his contribution to football in Anguilla... Mr. Connor has also committed his time to the improvement of ‘De Youngsters FC’; a women's football club on island, Lions youth academy and national teams". He received criticism for his treatment of Anguillan manager Ahkeela Mollon.

Personal life

Connor is the cousin of Anguilla international Nigel Connor.