Richard Gordon (born 1960)[1] is a Scottish radio and television presenter.

Gordon was born in Aberdeen and educated at Skene Square Primary, Aberdeen Grammar School[1] and Aberdeen College of Commerce. He originally worked as a banker before beginning his first job in radio at Northsound Radio in 1987.[2]

He was the host of BBC Radio Scotland's football programme Sportsound from 1992 until 2022,[3][4] and hosted the Scottish Premier League highlights on Sportscene from 2008 to 2010.[5] Gordon also occasionally presented MacAulay and Co on Radio Scotland when usual presenter Fred MacAulay was unavailable.[6][7]

He is a supporter of Aberdeen F.C.[8] and has regularly contributed to their matchday programme. He also writes for The Press and Journal.[9]

In June 2022, Gordon was announced as the new head of communications for Cove Rangers.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 Saunderson, Jamie (13 June 2022). "Aberdeen great Willie Miller pays tribute to outgoing Sportsound presenter". Aberdeen Live.
  2. ↑ "Richard Gordon". The North Literary Agency.
  3. ↑ Wilkie, Stephen (27 April 2022). "Richard Gordon: Radio Scotland Sportsound anchorman leaves show after 30 years". The Scotsman.
  4. ↑ "Presenter Gordon hangs up Saturday Sportsound mic". BBC Sport. 27 April 2022.
  5. ↑ Mullen, Scott (5 November 2015). "Opinion: Sportscene has deteriorated over the years, just show the game, analyse and repeat". Glasgow Times.
  6. ↑ "MacAulay and Co, Richard Gordon sits in". BBC Radio Scotland. BBC. 3 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "MacAulay and Co, Richard Gordon sits in". BBC Radio Scotland. BBC. 29 December 2014.
  8. ↑ Elder, Matthew (6 July 2022). "BBC confirm new Saturday Sportsound host as Richard Gordon departs role after 30 years". The Scotsman.
  9. ↑ Gordon, Richard (21 October 2021). "Walter Smith was a hard man with a heart of gold". The Press and Journal.
  10. ↑ Britton, Ruaraidh (29 April 2022). "Richard Gordon joins Cove Rangers media team after Sportsound exit". Aberdeen Live.


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