Gordon Armstrong

Who is Gordon Armstrong?

Gordon Ian Armstrong, born 15 July 1967 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He now works as a football agent, and has amongst the players he manages a number of current and former players from Burnley Football Club.

During his career he played for Sunderland, Bristol City, Northampton Town, Bury, Burnley, Accrington Stanley, Radcliffe Borough and Stalybridge Celtic. Whilst at Sunderland, he played in the 1992 FA Cup Final where they lost to Liverpool.

He is the brother of former Reading and Sheffield United left back Chris Armstrong.

His son, James, played for the Sunderland F.C. Academy, as well for Hull City A.F.C..