Richard Gordon (broadcaster)

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. 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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