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Jimmy Gordon

1915 – 1996

Scottish football player and coach

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About Jimmy Gordon

Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). Jimmy Gordon was a British association football player and association football coach.

James Gordon (23 October 1915 – 29 August 1996) was a Scottish football player and coach. A native of Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Gordon played for Newcastle United and Middlesbrough as a wing-half. He later worked as a coach under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor at Derby County and Nottingham Forest, and was assistant manager to Clough during his 44-day reign at Leeds United. In honour of his contribution, Gordon was allowed to lead out the Forest players at Wembley for the 1980 Football League Cup Final.

Gordon retired as a football coach in May 1981.

He was portrayed by Maurice Roëves in the 2009 film The Damned United, which focuses on Clough's management of Derby and Leeds.

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Important facts

Born
23 October 1915, Fauldhouse
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 August 1996, Derby
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
James Gordon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jimmy Gordon?

Scottish football player and coach (1915-1996)

When was Jimmy Gordon born?

Jimmy Gordon was born on 23 October 1915 in Fauldhouse.

When did Jimmy Gordon die?

Jimmy Gordon died on 29 August 1996 in Derby.

What was Jimmy Gordon's occupation?

Jimmy Gordon was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Jimmy Gordon?

Jimmy Gordon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jimmy Gordon

· Wikidata: Q16013630

· DBpedia: Jimmy Gordon (footballer, born 1915)

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