Richard Gordon (broadcaster) explained

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]

External links

• Web site: Interview: Richard Gordon. Pattullo. Alan. 27 December 2008. The Scotsman. https://web.archive.org/web/20081228122914/http://sport.scotsman.com/sport/Interview-Richard-Gordon-.4824840.jp. 28 December 2008.

Notes and References

1. News: Aberdeen great Willie Miller pays tribute to outgoing Sportsound presenter. Jamie. Saunderson. 13 June 2022. Aberdeen Live.
2. Web site: Richard Gordon. The North Literary Agency.
3. News: Richard Gordon: Radio Scotland Sportsound anchorman leaves show after 30 years. Wilkie. Stephen. 27 April 2022. The Scotsman.
4. News: Presenter Gordon hangs up Saturday Sportsound mic. 27 April 2022. BBC Sport.
5. Web site: Opinion: Sportscene has deteriorated over the years, just show the game, analyse and repeat. Mullen. Scott. 5 November 2015. Glasgow Times.
6. Web site: MacAulay and Co, Richard Gordon sits in. 3 September 2013. BBC Radio Scotland. BBC.
7. Web site: MacAulay and Co, Richard Gordon sits in. 29 December 2014. BBC Radio Scotland. BBC.
8. News: BBC confirm new Saturday Sportsound host as Richard Gordon departs role after 30 years. Elder. Matthew. 6 July 2022. The Scotsman.
9. Web site: Walter Smith was a hard man with a heart of gold. Richard. Gordon. 21 October 2021. The Press and Journal.
10. News: Richard Gordon joins Cove Rangers media team after Sportsound exit. Ruaraidh. Britton. 29 April 2022. Aberdeen Live.