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My Life In Football - An Evening with Gordon Strachan

On what promises to be an entertaining night at the Howden Park Centre, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!

My Life In Football - An Evening with Gordon Strachan

About My Life In Football - An Evening with Gordon Strachan

Gordon Strachan has built up an immense reputation in the world of football. In his playing career, he played at the highest level with a range of clubs; Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United, winning League titles on both sides of the border as well as European success.

He graced the international stage for Scotland on 50 occasions and when retiring from the playing side went into management, most notably by taking Southampton to the FA Cup Final, winning trophies over a 4‐year period at Celtic and taking charge of the Scottish international side.

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon will be discussing his colourful career and life with Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!

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