Gordon Bolland
Posted on: Thu 06 Nov 2008
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Midfield/Striker
Born: Boston 12 August 1943
Debut: Vs Norwich City, 2nd November 1968
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Gordon c ame through the youth teams at Chelsea and made two first team
appearances for The Blues before moving across
London to Leyton Orient in March 1962. He played 63
matches and scored 19 times in his two years at
Brisbane Road and then joined Norwich City in March
1964 for £31,500. Bolland returned to London and
signed for Charlton Athletic in 1967. He played 105
League games and scored 29 goals for Norwich and
made 11 appearances for The Addicks before joining
Millwall in October 1968 for £10,000. |
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At 6ft tall and very skilful, he was an ideal forward and also operated in
midfield f or The Lions as well as a striker. He took over from Harry Cripps
as The Lions' penalty taker in 1971-72 and his
spectacular goal against Bristol City at The Den, on
16th October 1971, won the 'Match of The Day - Goal
of the Month' award. He was Millwall's top scorer with
19 League goals in 1972-73, the same season when he
netted nine goals in seven games consecutive Second
Division matches. Gordon finished his career in his
home town as player-manager of Boston Utd. |
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| Millwall Career -1968-75 |
Appearances |
Goals |
| Football League |
239(5) |
62 |
| FA Cup |
14(1) |
3 |
| League Cup |
14 |
1 |
| Total |
267(6) |
66 |
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