Memories of Alan Gordon ?

[bigwheel]

Alan Gordon was my first hero…still recall reading the back of the then Daily Record about him singing for us. I used to run around the garden pretending to be him . He always seemed so elegant with an effortless ability to stick the ball in the net . An ability to seemingly hang in the air for ages as he waiting to nod the ball home . I’m sure it wasn’t the case, but my memory is that his shorts and short always looked spotless at the end of games..loved him as a player .

Anyone else got some good memories of him ??

[Bostonhibby]

Alan Gordon was my first hero…still recall reading the back of the then Daily Record about him singing for us. I used to run around the garden pretending to be him . He always seemed so elegant with an effortless ability to stick the ball in the net . An ability to seemingly hang in the air for ages as he waiting to nod the ball home . I’m sure it wasn’t the case, but my memory is that his shorts and short always looked spotless at the end of games..loved him as a player .

Anyone else got some good memories of him ??Wonderful player, great in the air and on the ground, that goal in the 7 nil rout of Hearts where he raised his hand in the air....

Years later we used to see him in Mathers at the top of Broughton Street some lunchtimes as we both worked nearby., Absolute gentleman, he signed a 7 nil programme which my old boss (a jambo) got me as a leaving gift[emoji846]

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[bigwheel]

Wonderful player, great in the air and on the ground, that goal in the 7 nil rout of Hearts where he raised his hand in the air....

Years later we used to see him in Mathers at the top of Broughton Street some lunchtimes as we both worked nearby., Absolute gentleman, he signed a 7 nil programme which my old boss (a jambo) got me as a leaving gift[emoji846]

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Never had the pleasure of meeting him ….

Yes! That iconic arm raise !!

[Hibs07p]

My most abiding memory of AG is Tony Higgins. Most people of a certain age will know I'm referring to the 1st leg of the European tie against Leeds at Elland Road in 1974 I think. A great cross from the left to the back post, and Tony basically took the ball of AGs head and headed it over the bar.

GGTTH
Scottish Cup Winner 2016

[johncrobertson@]

One of the most skilful players I have ever seen. Will never forget his wonderful diving header in a 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Easter Road

[Iggy Pope]

An uncle of mine gave me an autographed photo one morning telling me (if I recall right) Motherwell 0 Alan Gordon 4, as he had bagged the lot of them.
What a hero.
Met him at a POTY in later years and even in illness the man was utter class.
His daughter (I think) is active on one of the Twitter fan groups and posts the odd brilliant picture.

Sheer elegance, no other words for him,

[green.oracle]

An uncle of mine gave me an autographed photo one morning telling me (if I recall right) Motherwell 0 Alan Gordon 4, as he had bagged the lot of them.
What a hero.
Met him at a POTY in later years and even in illness the man was utter class.
His daughter (I think) is active on one of the Twitter fan groups and posts the odd brilliant picture.

Sheer elegance, no other words for him,

Sure the game your thinking of Iggy is Airdrie at the old Broomfield in February 1973.

My mates and I always said it was the perfect 4.
1 with the left, one with the right, one with the head and one with the bum (he slid in on a wet muddy pitch and it went in of his bum!!).

Great player, very under-rated.
Great player

[Iggy Pope]

Sure the game your thinking of Iggy is Airdrie at the old Broomfield in February 1973.

My mates and I always said it was the perfect 4.
1 with the left, one with the right, one with the head and one with the bum (he slid in on a wet muddy pitch and it went in of his bum!!).

Great player, very under-rated.
Great player

Mists of time. You’ll be right and thanks.

[WoreTheGreen]

“ the trouble with you Gordon. “ I will let others to finish that quote

[BILLYHIBS]

Elegant on the ground and magnificent in the air the best header of a the ball I have seen at Easter Road

A cultured intelligent footballer deadly with head or either foot

Must be the only HIBS player to be selected for a World XI

The guy was pure class and the perfect gentleman

[basehibby]

I never actually saw Alan play but was fortunate enough to know him through my dad and him being friends. As many have stated he was a real gent and an intelligent guy with a fund of great stories. One thing that struck me through hearing his stories was just how much it meant to him and players of his generation to represent their country. Alan came very close to playing for Scotland and I think it rankled him that he was overlooked. And when I look at his record it is utterly astonishing that he was never actually given the nod. I know that Scotland was pretty well endowed with talent in those days but all the same - 51 goals in 84 league games for a Hibs team twice 2nd in the league and NO caps! Utterly astonishing!

[BSEJVT]

Alan Gordon was a wonderful player, probably the best center-forward I have seen in my 55 years watching Hibs

In some ways, he is unlucky as he was simply one star in a team of stars and probably doesn't get the recognition or the remembrance he deserves.

If he had played in any other era he would have been far better recognised for his own abilities.

In many ways, he was Like Pat Stanton, cool and unflappable and oozed class.

He was a tremendous finisher and a great link-up player.

One of the pictures I see in my mind's eye when I think back on those glory days is of him arm aloft in the best Hibs strip there has ever been, probably after scoring the goal in extra time in the 1-0 Dryborough Cup Final win over Celtic.

Great great days

[ronaldo7]

Class in everything he did.

I met him in hospitality in the FF, and he regaled us with some bits from the past. When he was finished, and left to join another company, a young supporter at the table asked who he was. Pelted for the remainder of the night.

Did he ever have that long raincoat off his back.

[Kato]

I first met AG in the prestigious setting of the backroom of Dizzy Lizzies before, and after, the AEK Athens home tie. Seen him a few times after that and sat next to him at a mutual pals wedding which cemented what I liked to call a friendship. Underated sense of humour. At that wedding we obviously spoke about Hibs a lot but he was full of tales about the 60's mid-season tours of the States when Scottish teams would adopt the name of whatever city was assigned to them. Whenever I met him I always kissed his forehead since he scored so many goals with headers, including the 7th in the 0-7 game - a joke which he wore gladly no matter the company and which occasionally got funny looks but he never flinched from it.

I said to him one night when he was talking Hibs and calling us "we", "but Alan, you were always a Jambo." To which he replied "I was. Until I signed for Hibs and realised the difference between the fans. Hibs fans appreciated an idea on the pitch even if it didn't come off. Hearts fans would boo if we tried something and lost the ball." He said him and Alex Young left Tynecastle as they were sick of the fans attitude. They were trying to win games and entertain, when winning games was all that mattered to the Gorgie crowd.

A great, great player underrated given his nonchalance IMHO. One thing an older Hibby told me to watch for when AG was playing was how he could sell defenders a dummy by taking a pass with his back to the ball and controlling it with his calf, turning again and leaving the defender for dead.

A gem as is his laddie Brian, a pretty good accountant too and an even better Northern DJ.

[Iggy Pope]

Alan Gordon was a wonderful player, probably the best center-forward I have seen in my 55 years watching Hibs

In some ways, he is unlucky as he was simply one star in a team of stars and probably doesn't get the recognition or the remembrance he deserves.

If he had played in any other era he would have been far better recognised for his own abilities.

In many ways, he was Like Pat Stanton, cool and unflappable and oozed class.

He was a tremendous finisher and a great link-up player.

One of the pictures I see in my mind's eye when I think back on those glory days is of him arm aloft in the best Hibs strip there has ever been, probably after scoring the goal in extra time in the 1-0 Dryborough Cup Final win over Celtic.

Great great days

Fitted that kit superbly didn’t he?

[Iggy Pope]

I first met AG in the prestigious setting of the backroom of Dizzy Lizzies before, and after, the AEK Athens home tie. Seen him a few times after that and sat next to him at a mutual pals wedding which cemented what I liked to call a friendship. Underated sense of humour. At that wedding we obviously spoke about Hibs a lot but he was full of tales about the 60's mid-season tours of the States when Scottish teams would adopt the name of whatever city was assigned to them. Whenever I met him I always kissed his forehead since he scored so many goals with headers, including the 7th in the 0-7 game - a joke which he wore gladly no matter the company and which occasionally got funny looks but he never flinched from it.

I said to him one night when he was talking Hibs and calling us "we", "but Alan, you were always a Jambo." To which he replied "I was. Until I signed for Hibs and realised the difference between the fans. Hibs fans appreciated an idea on the pitch even if it didn't come off. Hearts fans would boo if tried something and lost the ball." He said him and Alex Young left Tynecastle as they were sick of the fans attitude. They were trying to in games and entertain, when winning games was all that mattered to the Gorgie crowd.

A great, great player underrated given his nonchalance IMHO. One thing an older Hibby told me to watch for when AG was playing was how he could sell defenders a dummy by taking a pass with his back to the ball and controlling it with his calf, turning again and leaving the defender for dead.

A gem as is his laddie Brian, a pretty good accountant too and an even better Northern DJ.

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[He's here!]

Fitted that kit superbly didn’t he?

I see Kato has alluded to his Hearts career and it's easy to forget that despite the fact he is indelibly associated with the Hibees he actually played more games for the yams. Interesting to hear about how the more appreciative attitude of the Hibs fans won him over.

Pretty unusual for a public schoolboy and university graduate to excel as a pro footballer. One of my dad's pals was at Heriot's with Alan and remembers him playing for the Hearts first team while still at school.

What still amazes me is how easily both Hearts and Hibs let him go. His record for both clubs (especially Hibs) was terrific and while I know he was moved on to accommodate Joe Harper it must still go down as one of the club's worst decisions to dispense with a front pairing of Gordon and O'Rourke when they still had much to give.

[darwenhibby]

I see Kato has alluded to his Hearts career and it's easy to forget that despite the fact he is indelibly associated with the Hibees he actually played more games for the yams. Interesting to hear about how the more appreciative attitude of the Hibs fans won him over.

Pretty unusual for a public schoolboy and university graduate to excel as a pro footballer. One of my dad's pals was at Heriot's with Alan and remembers him playing for the Hearts first team while still at school.



What still amazes me is how easily both Hearts and Hibs let him go. His record for both clubs (especially Hibs) was terrific and while I know he was moved on to accommodate Joe Harper it must still go down as one of the club's worst decisions to dispense with a front pairing of Gordon and O'Rourke when they still had much to give.

Remember the Tornadoes but too young to appreciate them.
It seemed as a 6 year old that Hibs won every week bar playing Celtc
Mind my dad being gutted when they let JOR and Alan Gordon go!
Keep the stories going a brilliant thread

[Lago]

“ the trouble with you Gordon. “ I will let others to finish that quote
All your brains are in your head.
Eddie Turnbull

Alan Gordon was outstanding, simply outstanding.

[gbhibby]

His name is Alan Gordon he's the leader of the team the finest centre forward the world has ever seen, he's always in the centre he's always scoring goals and as for Derek Parlane you can stick him up your hole. Song sung on the buses going to away games. Top scorer in Scotland in 1972/73 season. Did play the game with his head. Always seemed to suddenly pop up in the right place. Clever player. Eddie Turnbull thought he was in heaven when Alan Gordon made it number 7.
Only blot on his character is he played for Hearts😁😁😁😁

[Iggy Pope]

His name is Alan Gordon he's the leader of the team the finest centre forward the world has ever seen, he's always in the centre he's always scoring goals and as for Derek Parlane you can stick him up your hole. Song sung on the buses going to away games. Top scorer in Scotland in 1972/73 season. Did play the game with his head. Always seemed to suddenly pop up in the right place. Clever player. Eddie Turnbull thought he was in heaven when Alan Gordon made it number 7.
Only blot on his character is he played for Hearts😁😁😁😁

Nah nah nah! Nah nah nah nah nah!
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah!
:greengrin

[Bobo]

He was one of my heroes, a typical old fashioned Number 9 and scored my favourite goal. I'm sure he was selected to play as part of a world 11 at some point too.

[gbhibby]

Nah nah nah! Nah nah nah nah nah!
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah!
:greengrin

Thank you for finishing the song. 😁

[aljo7-0]

Nah nah nah! Nah nah nah nah nah!
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah!
:greengrin

I met him, my childhood hero, at a friend's Wedding and loved chatting to him. He talked about playing for Hibs and knowing he had a captive audience he told me about the 7 - 0 game and apologised for it only being 7 - 0 but that he and Jimmy O'Rourke had agreed that only goals in off the woodwork would count. Said with a straight face, a wink to me and a smile to myvJambo brother in law. Loved him even more after that.

[ancient hibee]

I think only in Scotland would a player with Alan Gordon’s skill not have a stack of international caps.

Hearts supporters never forgave him for hitting the bar against Killie in the game that decided the league winners.

Interesting that Heriot’s provided,as well as Alan,Bobby Wishart who had a great career with Aberdeen and Dundee,plus Willie Woodburn part of the great Rangers defence before his lifetime suspension for getting sent off four times. Plenty of others too who played football as their main sport instead of rugby when they left school.

[Ray_]

Alan will always be remembered for his scoring feats in the Cup Winners Cup and by giving Billy McNeill his most difficult games in the numerous memorial games between those two wonderful teams.

The game I particularly remember most was after Alan getting injured in the home leg of the successful 1972 league cup campaign, quarter final, against Dundee United. Hibs followed up scoring six in Broomfield in the first of the knock-out games by being equally clinical at Tannadice by again taking a four goal first leg lead in the 5-1 win. In the return game at ER, Alan received a head knock and as a result spent the second half swapping roles with Arthur Duncan on the left wing. Alan ran his former team mate, Andy Rolland, ragged, as his elegant style, time after time, left the united right back chasing shadows. Alan was known for his heading ability that night showed this then 16 year old what a wonderful all round talent we had got for the 12k Hibs spent out a year earlier.

Eddie Turnbull, when he secured Alan Gordon's signature, stated that he had failed to get Alan a number of times while manager of Aberdeen as he felt a Gordon, Harper combination was the dream ticket, this made the decision to get rid of him so soon after the signing of Harper all the more mysterious.

[He's here!]

I never actually saw Alan play but was fortunate enough to know him through my dad and him being friends. As many have stated he was a real gent and an intelligent guy with a fund of great stories. One thing that struck me through hearing his stories was just how much it meant to him and players of his generation to represent their country. Alan came very close to playing for Scotland and I think it rankled him that he was overlooked. And when I look at his record it is utterly astonishing that he was never actually given the nod. I know that Scotland was pretty well endowed with talent in those days but all the same - 51 goals in 84 league games for a Hibs team twice 2nd in the league and NO caps! Utterly astonishing!

I'm pretty sure he was actually picked for Scotland but missed out through injury. Still seems extraordinary though, as you say, that his chance never came again.

[He's here!]

Elegant on the ground and magnificent in the air the best header of a the ball I have seen at Easter Road

A cultured intelligent footballer deadly with head or either foot

Must be the only HIBS player to be selected for a World XI

The guy was pure class and the perfect gentleman

He played up front with Gerd Muller. Others to feature were Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Carlos Alberto, Denis Law and Uwe Seeler, so I guess that kind of remarkable honour probably made the Scotland disappointment significantly easier to bear.

[BSEJVT]

Fitted that kit superbly didn’t he?

Like the proverbial glove!

[Kato]

He played up front with Gerd Muller. Others to feature were Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Carlos Alberto, Denis Law and Uwe Seeler, so I guess that kind of remarkable honour probably made the Scotland disappointment significantly easier to bear.He did play up front in that World XI but as a winger. Two assists iirc. As Ray pointed out above a talent as a winger too.

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[He's here!]

All your brains are in your head.
Eddie Turnbull

Alan Gordon was outstanding, simply outstanding.

Just found a great quote from the man himself about when he was working in football media after he retired (I remember him alongside Arthur Montford on Scotsport on a few occasions):

"Whenever I was reporting at Tynecastle for radio or television Wallace Mercer would always make remarks about me being a Hibbie. In my professional role I would have to say I was a neutral, but he knew and I knew he knew I was green and white through and through. So there you are. Now you know Wallace."

[Kato]

Just found a great quote from the man himself about when he was working in football media after he retired (I remember him alongside Arthur Montford on Scotsport on a few occasions):

"Whenever I was reporting at Tynecastle for radio or television Wallace Mercer would always make remarks about me being a Hibbie. In my professional role I would have to say I was a neutral, but he knew and I knew he knew I was green and white through and through. So there you are. Now you know Wallace."Brilliant

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[Lago]

Alan Gordon was a wonderful player, probably the best center-forward I have seen in my 55 years watching Hibs

In some ways, he is unlucky as he was simply one star in a team of stars and probably doesn't get the recognition or the remembrance he deserves.

If he had played in any other era he would have been far better recognised for his own abilities.

In many ways, he was Like Pat Stanton, cool and unflappable and oozed class.

He was a tremendous finisher and a great link-up player.

One of the pictures I see in my mind's eye when I think back on those glory days is of him arm aloft in the best Hibs strip there has ever been, probably after scoring the goal in extra time in the 1-0 Dryborough Cup Final win over Celtic.

Great great days
You've summed it up perfectly. How I loved watching him and that team.

[dunfyhibby]

Alan Gordon was my first hero…still recall reading the back of the then Daily Record about him singing for us. I used to run around the garden pretending to be him . He always seemed so elegant with an effortless ability to stick the ball in the net . An ability to seemingly hang in the air for ages as he waiting to nod the ball home . I’m sure it wasn’t the case, but my memory is that his shorts and short always looked spotless at the end of games..loved him as a player .

Anyone else got some good memories of him ??

He scored in a 3-2 victory against the Pars at East end Park in December 1973.Was my 1st hibs game and he was my hero from then on. He was a great header of the ball!

Then years later when I was going through a divorce, my solicitor asked for my email address for correspondence and it has hibby in it. She said oh my dad played for hibs. Thinking it would not be a 1st team player I asked her what was his name. Alan Gordon she replied. Couldn't believe it!
Had a good chat with her about her dad and how much I loved him at the time!

[BILLYHIBS]

Met an Accountant friend for a Friday after work drink in the Gordon Arms in the 1980’s

Unknown to me he had asked Alan Gordon to join us

At the time I was working for a large West End legal Firm

On being introduced to Alan I placed my briefcase on the bar popped it open to reveal its solitary content a HIBS book

This broke the ice Alan Gordon laughed and was only too pleased to sign it for me

Legend!

[Bishop Hibee]

Great thread. One of my first Hibs supporting memories is of him scoring the winner in a 0-1 victory over East Fife at Bayview. I was behind the goal aged 6 and I can still picture him rising like the proverbial salmon to head home.

[Stantons Angel]

You summed it up perfectly too. I used to love going to watch that team play and on the way to games i used to wonder how many they were going to score and not if they are going to score.

Alan Gordon was just as the op described him. elagant and he used to hang in the air and those long legs of him would be dangling whilst he went up for the ball.

WeeJimmy ran his socks off trying to keep up with him so he could lay the ball off at his feet or put in a great cross direct on his head.

He was a lovely man and a real gentleman. Such a shame when Turnbull sold him on and broke up that team so sad indeed

Great memories though and so privilidged to have been able to watch the standard of football they produced.



That was football at its purest and i have very rarely felt the same passion for a Hibs team as i did them. Luck

[penihibs]

I feel really lucky to have followed that great Hibs team everywhere,what a collection of absolutely brilliant players.
They must have been a nightmare for other teams to play against goals reigning in from every position.
But Alan and Jimmy they were just so clinical and complemented each other so well.
Thank you God for making me a Hibs man.

[Iggy Pope]

I feel really lucky to have followed that great Hibs team everywhere,what a collection of absolutely brilliant players.
They must have been a nightmare for other teams to play against goals reigning in from every position.
But Alan and Jimmy they were just so clinical and complemented each other so well.
Thank you God for making me a Hibs man.

Hope you’re still wearing that HSL badge with pride 😁

[blackpoolhibs]

His name is Alan Gordon he's the leader of the team the finest centre forward the world has ever seen, he's always in the centre he's always scoring goals and as for Derek Parlane you can stick him up your hole. Song sung on the buses going to away games. Top scorer in Scotland in 1972/73 season. Did play the game with his head. Always seemed to suddenly pop up in the right place. Clever player. Eddie Turnbull thought he was in heaven when Alan Gordon made it number 7.
Only blot on his character is he played for Hearts😁😁😁😁

Derek Parlane was the starter at our golf course, i used to sing that on the walk up to the first tee every time i played.

I never got tired of singing it, he did. :wink:

[One Day]

The best header of a ball I've seen at Hibs. His 2nd goal against them in the 7-0 game is a thing of beauty.

[BILLYHIBS]

He played up front with Gerd Muller. Others to feature were Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Charlton, Bobby Moore, Carlos Alberto, Denis Law and Uwe Seeler, so I guess that kind of remarkable honour probably made the Scotland disappointment significantly easier to bear.

Pretty sure he was down to start against England at Wembley but picked up an injury and missed out

Probably the year he was second to the late great Gerd Muller in the Golden Boot

[The Veteran]

Last time I saw Alan was in the wee bookies underneath the Penny Black in West Register Street.

I had a wee chat with him and he was a lovely person.

[Berwickhibby]

Alan Gordon was an absolute gentleman, he attended a few Berwick and District Burns nights and regaled us with stories from his time with the Tornadoes. A real character who is greatly missed and was underrated as a player by Scotland.

[JimBHibees]

Derek Parlane was the starter at our golf course, i used to sing that on the walk up to the first tee every time i played.

I never got tired of singing it, he did. :wink:

:thumbsup: :faf::faf:

[scoopyboy]

One of my memories of Alan Gordon is him being on the team bus.

We used to travel on the Tranent Hibs Supporters bus in the 70s and would sometimes see the team bus going to away matches.

We used to get the driver to pass the team bus then slow down so it would overtake us and that way we could see the players on both sides of the bus.

Hibs used Silver Fox in those days and they were smart buses with tables for the players to sit at.

Most of them would be playing cards but Alan Gordon used to sit on his own and read a book, very clever man was my understanding.

[EVENTUALLY]

You summed it up perfectly too. I used to love going to watch that team play and on the way to games i used to wonder how many they were going to score and not if they are going to score.

Alan Gordon was just as the op described him. elagant and he used to hang in the air and those long legs of him would be dangling whilst he went up for the ball.

WeeJimmy ran his socks off trying to keep up with him so he could lay the ball off at his feet or put in a great cross direct on his head.

He was a lovely man and a real gentleman. Such a shame when Turnbull sold him on and broke up that team so sad indeed

Great memories though and so privilidged to have been able to watch the standard of football they produced.



That was football at its purest and i have very rarely felt the same passion for a Hibs team as i did them. Luck

So True and Same here - Simply a brilliant side who provided fantastic excitement and great joy.

[Leithenhibby]

Absolute gentleman, recall sitting next to him at a 50 club diner. He told me the story of the year we almost won the league and how he was convicted had they sent ET on a month long cruise they would have been champions. ET was showing some nerves as the season came to a close and started tinkering with the team/formation... What an absolute honour it was to sit beside a man that could head a ball harder than most of us could kick it...💚💚

[bigwheel]

So great to read these posts - really bringing back the memories of a class act [emoji119][emoji106][emoji106]

[ben johnson]

I met him at a Radio Forth Christmas party
I mentioned I had been at Airdrie when he scored all 4 in the match
No big headed response. He was surprised I was at the game and thanked me for remembering the feat and appreciated my mentioning it and then asked me a lot of questions about our travels when he could have easily talked about himself. A true gentleman

[stevenson]

In the opening few months of the 1974-75 season Alan was deployed by Eddie in left midfield on a number of occasions, rather than partnering Harper upfront. He was brilliant, demonstrating great skill on the ball and getting forward at every opportunity. It was further proof of his all round talent prior to him being sold to Dundee for a measly £20k in November.

[He's here!]

In the opening few months of the 1974-75 season Alan was deployed by Eddie in left midfield on a number of occasions, rather than partnering Harper upfront. He was brilliant, demonstrating great skill on the ball and getting forward at every opportunity. It was further proof of his all round talent prior to him being sold to Dundee for a measly £20k in November.

In Simon Pia's book Sunshine on Leith he claims Celtic were prepared to offer a significantly higher fee for him but such was the animosity between Stein and Turnbull that Eddie refused to countenance the move.

[ancient hibee]

In the opening few months of the 1974-75 season Alan was deployed by Eddie in left midfield on a number of occasions, rather than partnering Harper upfront. He was brilliant, demonstrating great skill on the ball and getting forward at every opportunity. It was further proof of his all round talent prior to him being sold to Dundee for a measly £20k in November.
It was a dreadful decision and the best part of 50 years has not changed my opinion :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Didnae stop ET sending King Pat to Paradise though ?

IIRC Alan Gordon chummed him through

[A Hi-Bee]

Talk of these truly fine players on a day like today brings home just how lucky we was to witness some of the games when as someone said we went to Easter Road wondering how many we would score no matter the opposition. Alan Gordon was one hell of a football player. Scoring hat tricks for fun did him and wee Jimmy, great days.
:thumbsup:

[where'stheslope]

My memory of Alan Gordon was scoring for Hearts with a header from the half way line after the Raith keeper Reid took a goal kick at the Gorgie end of Tynecastle and he sent it right back!
It was back in the day when fans of both clubs would go to games at each others teams.
Nowadays its like all out war when the 2 teams meet, I would love to get back to those days when we could stand beside each other throughout the game.
Don't think it will ever happen again tho'.

[Biggie]

Alan Gordon, what a centre forward he was.....him and Jim o'rourke were a great front two.
Pretty sure he scored a hat trick (all headers ?)....against Dundee which finished 3-3 in the Scottish cup....although we were pumped 3 nil in the replay up at dens Park.
51 goals in 80 odd games.....that's impressive....bet most were headers !

[Risboro Hibby]

One of the most skilful players I have ever seen. Will never forget his wonderful diving header in a 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Easter Road
Still nearly 49 years later goes down as the best goal I have ever seen. The build up play was sensational as well.

[LoaningCrHibbie]

Sure the game your thinking of Iggy is Airdrie at the old Broomfield in February 1973.

My mates and I always said it was the perfect 4.
1 with the left, one with the right, one with the head and one with the bum (he slid in on a wet muddy pitch and it went in of his bum!!).

Great player, very under-rated.
Great player

You're spot on ... Alan Gordon was a superb player ...

The game was Airdrie vs Hibs on the 10/2/73

The Sunday Mail match report said that Alan Gordon could easily have scored 6 ! but he scored in ...

8 mins, (From a Des Bremner cross)

44 mins, (After McKenzie the Airdrie goalie failed to hold a long shot from John Blackley and Alan was on the spot to score)

60 mins, (From a trademark header)

86 mins, (After McKenzie the Airdrie goalie made a 'red face' blunder)

[BILLYHIBS]

You're spot on ... Alan Gordon was a superb player ...

The game was Airdrie vs Hibs on the 10/2/73

The Sunday Mail match report said that Alan Gordon could easily have scored 6 ! but he scored in ...

8 mins, (From a Des Bremner cross)

44 mins, (After McKenzie the Airdrie goalie failed to hold a long shot from John Blackley and Alan was on the spot to score)

60 mins, (From a trademark header)

86 mins, (After McKenzie the Airdrie goalie made a 'red face' blunder)

And what did ET do ?

He signed Roddy Mackenzie 😃

[gbhibby]

And what did ET do ?

He signed Roddy Mackenzie 😃
Played him against Hearts. 😠

[BILLYHIBS]

Played him against Hearts. 😠

1-4 IIRC

Shades scored an og

Crops scored for us

[LoaningCrHibbie]

Alan Gordon was hit by a large stone when the Hibs bus was attacked on the A73 after Hibs beat Airdrie 6-2 at Broomfield in the League Cup on the 11th October 1972.

Alan was hit on the shoulder and showered with glass the Evening News said he was badly shaken but not seriously injured.

The driver of the bus said that 6 stones hit the bus (3 hit windows) and 3 hit bodywork.

Alan was fine enough to get revenge by scoring a goal when Hibs beat Airdrie at Easter Road 3 days later.

Hibs won 5-2 (O'Rourke hat-trick Gordon and Duncan)

[BILLYHIBS]

Reminded me of the story of when the team bus left Easter Road for the League Cup Final 1972/73

They had got as far as Bothwell Street Easter Road when a wee laddie launched a half brick through a windae

They kept on their merry way and had to put up with the freezing cauld all the way through

There was no sleeping on the bus and by the time they got to Hampden they were the wide awake club

Worked a treat

:cup:

[Ray_]

Alan Gordon was hit by a large stone when the Hibs bus was attacked on the A73 after Hibs beat Airdrie 6-2 at Broomfield in the League Cup on the 11th October 1972.

Alan was hit on the shoulder and showered with glass the Evening News said he was badly shaken but not seriously injured.

The driver of the bus said that 6 stones hit the bus (3 hit windows) and 3 hit bodywork.

Alan was fine enough to get revenge by scoring a goal when Hibs beat Airdrie at Easter Road 3 days later.

Hibs won 5-2 (O'Rourke hat-trick Gordon and Duncan)

Great game the 6-2 1st leg, we were behind at half-time if I remember and Arthur Duncan's turn for a hat-trick.

[LoaningCrHibbie]

Great game the 6-2 1st leg, we were behind at half-time if I remember and Arthur Duncan's turn for a hat-trick.

Hi Ray, Yes we were 1-0 down at half-time to a 19th min Drew Busby goal and Arthur Duncan scored a hat-trick 69 min, 82 min, and in the closing seconds

[eastterrace]

Alan Gordon was hit by a large stone when the Hibs bus was attacked on the A73 after Hibs beat Airdrie 6-2 at Broomfield in the League Cup on the 11th October 1972.

Alan was hit on the shoulder and showered with glass the Evening News said he was badly shaken but not seriously injured.

The driver of the bus said that 6 stones hit the bus (3 hit windows) and 3 hit bodywork.

Alan was fine enough to get revenge by scoring a goal when Hibs beat Airdrie at Easter Road 3 days later.

Hibs won 5-2 (O'Rourke hat-trick Gordon and Duncan)was at the six two game and those airdrie fans back then were nuts . Mini Huns I would call them.

[gbhibby]

Reminded me of the story of when the team bus left Easter Road for the League Cup Final 1972/73

They had got as far as Bothwell Street Easter Road when a wee laddie launched a half brick through a windae

They kept on their merry way and had to put up with the freezing cauld all the way through

There was no sleeping on the bus and by the time they got to Hampden they were the wide awake club

Worked a treat

:cup:
Supporters buses had extra air conditioning as well in those days. Coming back from a game against Motherwell in the 70s our supporters bus had 3 windows smashed. On the way back we were overtaken by the team bus which had two windows smashed.

[surreyhibbie]

My first away game was against Partick Thistle.

There was this new guy who had just signed for us, I had never heard of him. Alan Gordon.

Didn't take long for him to open the scoring with a great header! Shades scored the second with an amazing goal (even he was surprised it went in!)

Was a brilliant player, in partnership with wee Jimmy. led the Golden boot for Europe at one stage I think.

Only met him once, in the toilet under the West stand at ER long after he had finished playing I think.

Cant remember why I was in that stand at the time... I was a bit overawed in his presence but said something about the game and he was happy to chat with me for a few minutes. made my day.

One of the best, and a true Gent.

[Ray_]

Hi Ray, Yes we were 1-0 down at half-time to a 19th min Drew Busby goal and Arthur Duncan scored a hat-trick 69 min, 82 min, and in the closing seconds

Magnificent time to be a Hibby, next leg we got five in the away leg as well [Tannadice], then Rangers in the Semi before the Pat Stanton show at Hampden on the 9th of December. No wonder the 0-7 game wasn't as built up then as it became in years to come.

[scoopyboy]

My first away game was against Partick Thistle.

There was this new guy who had just signed for us, I had never heard of him. Alan Gordon.

Didn't take long for him to open the scoring with a great header! Shades scored the second with an amazing goal (even he was surprised it went in!)

Was a brilliant player, in partnership with wee Jimmy. led the Golden boot for Europe at one stage I think.

Only met him once, in the toilet under the West stand at ER long after he had finished playing I think.

Cant remember why I was in that stand at the time... I was a bit overawed in his presence but said something about the game and he was happy to chat with me for a few minutes. made my day.

One of the best, and a true Gent.

Scottish Cup tie, we reached the final.

[ancient hibee]

He was a good lad. I would never claim to be a friend but I used to bump into him at various things-so often that we'd recognise each other and smile and say hello or exchange a few words.He always made sure he smiled first which I thought was his way of showing that he didn't think I was a star seeker looking for a bit of reflected glory.

[Iggy Pope]

What a stupendous thread. :top marks

[brog]

A couple of AG stories that may be new for most folk.
1. Leith Rotary IIRC used to organise a 5 a side indoor tourney, usually at Meadowbank though I have a vague memory of 1 being somewhere in Leith. That was 1st time I appreciated the pure skill of AG. He was top scorer and man of the tourney by a mile and of course no heading was involved. We beat Hearts 7 0 in an early round and Jim O and Tosh (AG) passed the ball around rather than score an 8th!
2. I dont think Alan was ever selected for Scotland but IIRC the whole Tornadoes front 5 were named in a Scottish League squad. Through injury only 2 or 3 played but it was some honour for the players and Hibs.

[A Hi-Bee]

A couple of AG stories that may be new for most folk.
1. Leith Rotary IIRC used to organise a 5 a side indoor tourney, usually at Meadowbank though I have a vague memory of 1 being somewhere in Leith. That was 1st time I appreciated the pure skill of AG. He was top scorer and man of the tourney by a mile and of course no heading was involved. We beat Hearts 7 0 in an early round and Jim O and Tosh (AG) passed the ball around rather than score an 8th!
2. I dont think Alan was ever selected for Scotland but IIRC the whole Tornadoes front 5 were named in a Scottish League squad. Through injury only 2 or 3 played but it was some honour for the players and Hibs.

Great stories, while he was never selected for Scotland full side he was selected to play in a World XI alongside the likes of Eusebio, Charlton, Best, Denis Law and many of the other truly great players of the time, I would be sure he would rather have that than fight for a Scotland cap that may never even have been posted out to him.
:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin :greengrin:greengrin

[aiden15088]

My Dad played with Alan Gordon and Willie Henderson as the both played for Edinburgh Athletic 1959-1960 and he said that both players were amazing at that point off their career.

Photo is in http://www.edinphoto.org.uk and search Edinburgh Athletic.

[expresso]

And what did ET do ?

He signed Roddy Mackenzie 😃
Think he played at bog head when we lost 4-1 to Dumbarton fs

[pollution]

I had the pleasure of speaking to him on two occasions. The first time he reminisced about great players in the team ( never mentioned himself once )

and I then asked him why he played for Durban; he admitted it was a mistake and he regretted it. What honesty to admit it.

Next time he came up to me with a list of all the games he scored in, for all sides he played in. He then sat next to Eddie T and for all the world

it was like a schoolboy sitting next to his ( grumpy ) headmaster. Lovely to see !