John Duncan Sinclair Gordon (11 September 1931 – 26 May 2001) was an English professional

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who played for Portsmouth and Birmingham City in the First Division as an inside forward. He made a total of 489 appearances for home-town club Portsmouth, placing him fourth in their all-time appearances list. During his three seasons at Birmingham City he was the club's top scorer in 1959–60, became their all-time top goalscorer in European competition, and played in the

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against Barcelona. On his return to Portsmouth he helped them win the

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championship in 1961–62.

Honours

* Portsmouth ** Club's top League scorer 1957 **

champions 1962 * Birmingham City **

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runners-up 1960 ** Club's top scorer 1960 ** Club's all-time European top scorer

References

1931 births 2001 deaths Footballers from Portsmouth English men's footballers Men's association football inside forwards Portsmouth F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players English Football League players Chelmsford City F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1930s-stub