Gordon Easson
Gordon Easson (2 July 1928 – 2009) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for East Fife and Worcester City.
Easson made his first team debut for East Fife in the 1950 Scottish Cup Final.[1] This happened because their first two choice goalkeepers, John Niven and John McGarrity,[2] were both injured.[1] Easson conceded a goal within 30 seconds and East Fife went on to lose 3–0.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "HEY JIM; Can you settle an argument". Daily Record. Trinity Mirror. 23 September 1996. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
DID East Fife play their third choice keeper against Rangers in the 1950 Scottish Cup Final? Please name teams and scorers. - JS, Kelvindale. Yes, 20-year-old Gordon Easson made his first team debut in the final at Hampden on April 22, 1950, because first choice Johnny Niven and reserve, McGarrity, were injured. He lost a goal to Willie Findlay after just 30 seconds and Willie Thornton added two more as Rangers won the match 3-0. East Fife - Easson, Laird, Stewart, Philp, Finlay, Aitken, Black, Fleming, Morris, Brown, Duncan. Rangers - Brown, Young, Shaw, McColl, Woodburn, Cox, Rutherford, Findlay, Thornton, Duncanson, Rae.
- ^ http://qosfc.com/new_legendsview.aspx?playerid=1033 "Queens Legends - Bobby Black"
- Sources
- Gordon Easson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
Categories:
- 1928 births
- 2009 deaths
- Footballers from Fife
- Association football goalkeepers
- Scottish footballers
- East Fife F.C. players
- Worcester City F.C. players
- Scottish Football League players