The Wenger Stat

[Gonzo79 13,589]

Celtc FC can beat the lot.  They've employed at least one convicted paedophile in every decade since the 1950s (at least).  

[JohnMc 2,468]

13 hours ago, gaspard said:

Gordon's testimonial match v an International ix was end of season 19/20 wilton was gaffer. 

I don't know if he played under struth in 20/21 though,  but in that era many players did play on after benefit games.

My understanding is his only game under Struth was a benefit match for Bert Manderson. My very amateur checking suggested that match was in August and Struth took over in May. However, I could easily be wrong, I'm no expert.

[gaspard 562]

8 hours ago, JohnMc said:

My understanding is his only game under Struth was a benefit match for Bert Manderson. My very amateur checking suggested that match was in August and Struth took over in May. However, I could easily be wrong, I'm no expert.

I've checked too and would say you're spot on.

30th Aug 1920, 2-1 win v bheasts.

 

Gordon listed as no 8.

 

No other appearance recorded that season.

 

Well done.

[JohnMc 2,468]

We had a brief chat about this on Friday's podcast and someone got in touch to point out that Peter McCloy joined Rangers in 1970 and played at the end of the 85/86 season when Walter Smith was caretaker following Wallace's departure and before Souness had joined. So a nice goal-keeping symmetry, Peter McCloy to Allan McGregor linking Walter Smith from 1970 to at least last Wednesday evening.

[Scott7 5,153]

Thanks again, John. I remember the night McLoy was signed. I was feasting at a corporate dinner when the hosts’ General Manager for Scotland gleefully made the announcement. Good ‘keeper despite what young folk think from watching a single video. Made the best save I ever saw.