Ashley Gordon is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s as a er and for the

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and

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in the

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. Gordon was recognised in 1990 as the best wing of the year winning the Dally M Winger of the Year. Gordon is the second cousin of

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winger

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Background

Gordon was born in

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. Gordon played junior rugby league at Cardiff, before moving to Souths Newcastle.

Playing career

Gordon played for the

for most of his career doing them proud. Gordon then played for the

for a year and came back to the Knights for a farewell year.

References

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