A former professional footballer, primarily known for his time as an attacking left-back at Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough. He began his career at his local club, Crystal Palace, where he came through the youth ranks and turned professional in 1991. Over seven seasons, he became a fixture in the side, making over 200 appearances and earning a reputation for his powerful left-footed shots and ability to get forward. During this period, he won the First Division championship in 1994 and was a key part of the team that earned promotion to the Premier League in 1997. He also earned 13 caps for England’s Under-21 team.
In 1998, Gordon moved to Middlesbrough for a fee of £900,000. He made an immediate impact, playing every Premier League game in his first season and scoring in a memorable 3-2 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. However, a series of injuries limited his appearances in the following seasons, and he was released by the club in 2002. His later career involved spells at numerous clubs in England and abroad, including Coventry City, Grimsby Town, and teams in Cyprus and New Zealand.
Since retiring from playing, Gordon has focused on coaching and mentoring. He has been involved with the “Show Racism the Red Card” charity and co-founded “Back2Basics,” a football coaching and education company. He also runs a company called “Pro-Motiv8,” which delivers football coaching and mentoring to young players in the North-East of England, where he currently lives.
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