Gordon Sykes Explained

Gordon Sykes
Birth Name:	Gordon Sykes
Birth Place:	Scotland
Ru Position:	Tighthead Prop
Years1:	2001-04
Amatteam1:	Ayr

Gordon Sykes (born Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors and Ayr, who played at the Tighthead Prop position.^[1]

Amateur level

Sykes played for Ayr RFC.^[2]

He played for Ayr RFC in the British and Irish Cup.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Professional level

In 2001-02 season, Sykes was called up for a combined Glasgow - Edinburgh team to face Newcastle Falcons 'A' side.^{[6] [7]} He also played in the Glasgow side that faced Northampton Saints.^[8] He was named in Glasgow's squad to face the Scotland U21 side.^[9]

In season 2002-03, Sykes remained in Glasgow Warriors squad. He played for the Warriors in their match against Scottish Exiles.^[10] He was in Glasgow's side that faced Harlequins.^[11]

Sykes was a backup player for Glasgow Warriors for season 2003-04.^{[12] [13]}

External links

• Ayr tighten their grip - Glasgow Warriors.com
• Week Six - Glasgow Warriors.com
• Rugby: Division two matches - The Scotsman
• Statbunker Profile
• Currie v Ayr preview - Ayr RFC
• BT Premiership One round-up - BBC
• Ayr Rugby Club struggle to beat Hawick at Millbrae - Daily Record

Notes and References

1. Web site: Glasgow Warriors - Crunch match for Ayr.
2. Web site: Glasgow Warriors - Bonus point wins for Ayr and Hawks.
3. Web site: Three Warriors in Ayr squad.
4. Web site: Ayr look to kick-start campaign.
5. Web site: Johnnie Beattie in Ayr squad.
6. Web site: Seven-Try Win For Combined Team - Scottish Rugby Union.
7. Web site: Comeback Match For Alan Bulloch - Scottish Rugby Union.
8. Web site: New locks installed at Glasgow.
9. Web site: SRU asks Parker for explanation.
10. Web site: Barry Irving Returns After Nine Months" Absence - Glasgow Warriors.
11. Web site: Glasgow are no match for the glamour boys' cutting edge Worrying signs for the Scottish game as both Glasgow and new Borders team struggle before season starts in earnest.
12. Web site: Glasgow'S Back-Up Players - Glasgow Warriors.
13. Web site: Glasgow'S Back-Up Players - Scottish Rugby Union.