Gordon was one of the most highly respected players of his generation, winning countless honours on both sides of the border with Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds as well as representing Scotland 50 times including both the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.

After ending his playing career at Coventry City, he took up a coaching position under Ron Atkinson and eventually succeeded Atkinson as boss in 1995. The Highfield Road club battled for years to remain in the Premiership under Strachan’s leadership before they were relegated after losing their best players Robbie Keane and Gary McAllister.

Gordon was then appointed manager of Southampton when he led the club to the FA Cup Final in 2003. He now has the unenviable task of trying to lead the Scottish national team to their first major finals since 1998!

Known for his deadpan sense of humour, he was asked how his men felt after narrowly losing to England: “I don’t know, I didn’t ask. I talked for five minutes and walked out.”

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