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Gordon Dalziel

b. 1962

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1962)

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About Gordon Dalziel

Born 1962. Gordon Dalziel is a British association football player and association football coach.

Gordon Dalziel (born 16 March 1962) is a Scottish football pundit, manager and former player. Dalziel spent most of his playing career with Raith Rovers, scoring 170 goals in 360 league appearances, and winning the 1994–95 Scottish League Cup. He also played for Rangers and Manchester City.

He is currently a pundit on Clyde 1's Superscoreboard and co-hosts The Big Scottish Football Podcast with Steven Mill.

Career During his playing career he played as a striker for Rangers, Manchester City, Partick Thistle, East Stirlingshire, Raith Rovers and Ayr United. He won the First Division Players' Player award twice at Rovers. Dalziel scored 202 goals in 378 appearances in total for Raith Rovers. Dalziel took charge of the team after Wilson left in June 2017, but the club had to appoint another coach, Willie Aitchison, due to his work for Radio Clyde. Dalziel left Airdrie in January 2018, after the club was taken over by new owners.

Honours

Player Rangers Scottish League Cup: 1981–82 1982–83 Raith Rovers Players' Player of the Year: 1991–92

Manager

Ayr United Scottish Second Division: 1996–97 Scottish League Cup runner-up: 2001–02 Scottish First Division runner-up: 2000–01

Glenafton Athletic West of Scotland Cup Winners: 2002–03

Individual SFL First Division Manager of the Month: November 1997, SFL Second Division Manager of the Month: August 1996

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gordon Dalziel?

Scottish footballer and manager (born 1962)

When was Gordon Dalziel born?

Gordon Dalziel was born on 16 March 1962 in Motherwell.

What is Gordon Dalziel's occupation?

Gordon Dalziel is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Gordon Dalziel?

Gordon Dalziel is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Gordon Dalziel

Β· Wikidata: Q5585048

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