GORDON TAYLOR
DOB...December 28, 1944
Birthplace...Ashton under Lyne
Marital status...Married
Children...Two boys, Simon and Jonathon
PLAYING CAREER
Clubs...Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham, Blackburn Rovers, Bury and Vancouver Whitecaps.
Domestic honours...Football League Division 2 Runners up, Birmingham City 1972.
Career highlight...Promotion with Birmingham
Biggest disappointment...Losing 2 FA Cup Semi Finals
Ambitions...To increase the importance of the PFA.
HERO FILE
Favourite boyhood team...Bolton Wanderers
Who is your personal greatest of all time...Pele
Why?...Best ever player
Which player do you admire domestically?...Alan Shearer
Which player do you admire internationally?...Zidane
Which was your most memorable game?...Liverpool v Birmingham City Match of the Day 1972-73 (4-3)
Was it a game you played in?...Yes
Who was the best coach you had?...Jim Smith
Do you enjoy other sports either to watch or participate in?...Yes, horse racing, cricket, tennis, rugby and golf
Who else do you respect as an athlete?...Mary Peters
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