Gordon Strachan
Scottish football coach and former player · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1957 · age 69
Gordon David Strachan is a Scottish former football coach and player who is currently Technical Director of Dundee. He played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City, as well as the Scotland national team.
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A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026
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Something wrong?A life in dates
2010“Reporter: Bang, there goes your unbeaten run. Can you take it? Strachan: No, I’m going to crumble like a wreck. I’ll go home, become an alcoholic and maybe jump off a bridge.”In their words5 October 2010Evening Gazette“Gordon Strachan is as he is. He can be a prickly character to interview. I just think that, just occasionally, we all need to take a step back.”In their words5 October 2010Alastair Brownlee, Evening Gazette2009“Reporter: Welcome to Southampton Football Club. Do you think you are the right man to turn things around? Strachan: No.”In their words22 October 2009Metro Article 22nd October, 2009“I've got more important things to think about. I've got a yogurt to finish by today, the expiry date is today. That can be my priority rather than Agustin Delgado.”In their words22 October 2009Metro Article 22nd October, 2009“Reporter: This might sound like a daft question, but you'll be happy to get your first win under your belt, won't you? Strachan: You're right. It is a daft question.”In their words22 October 2009Metro Article 22nd October, 2009“Reporter: Gordon, Do you think James Beattie deserves to be in the England squad? Strachan: I don't care, I'm Scottish.”In their words22 October 2009Metro Article 22nd October, 20091957Born9 February 1957
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Bryan Robson Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Gary Speed Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1995
Alex McLeish Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1978-1984
Gary McAllister Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1990-1995
Norman Whiteside Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Paul McGrath Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Jim Leighton Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1977-1984
Brian McClair Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1987-1989- Steve Archibald Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1977-1980
Clayton Blackmore Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Mark McGhee Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1979-1984- Willie Miller Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1977-1984
- John Lukic Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1990-1995
Bobby Clark Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1977-1982- Stuart Kennedy Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1977-1983
- Mike Duxbury Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
- Mel Sterland Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1994
- Neale Cooper Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1979-1984
Chris Fairclough Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1995- Noel Whelan Teammate at Coventry City F.C., 1995-1997
Remi Moses Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1989
Bryan Gunn Teammate at Aberdeen F.C., 1980-1984
Arthur Albiston Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1988- Alan Brazil Teammate at Manchester United F.C., 1984-1986
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Correct this familyCareer 7
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Coventry City F.C.1995-1997260
Leeds United F.C.1989-199519737
Manchester United F.C.1984-198916033
Scotland1980-1992505
Scotland U21197910
Aberdeen F.C.1977-198418355
Dundee F.C.1974-19776913
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Gordon Strachan's 1983 European Cup Winner's Cup final shirt on display at Spartan FC's HQ at Pilton Edinburgh
A commemorative plaque to Gordon Strachan at Spartan FC clubhouse in Edinburgh, and marking his gift of medals and football shirts to the club.
Strachan ahead of Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Spartak Moscow, August 2007In their own words 1
, Gordon Strachan
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Reporter: So, Gordon, in what areas do you think Middlesbrough were better than you today? Strachan: What areas? Mainly that big green one out there...
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About this person
He has since managed Coventry City, Southampton, Celtic, Middlesbrough and Scotland.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69
