GORDON TAYLOR

DOB...December 28, 1944

Birthplace...Ashton under Lyne

Marital status...Married

Children...Two boys, Simon and Jonathon

PLAYING CAREER

Clubs...Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham, Blackburn Rovers, Bury and Vancouver Whitecaps.

Domestic honours...Football League Division 2 Runners up, Birmingham City 1972.

Career highlight...Promotion with Birmingham

Biggest disappointment...Losing 2 FA Cup Semi Finals

Ambitions...To increase the importance of the PFA.

HERO FILE

Favourite boyhood team...Bolton Wanderers

Who is your personal greatest of all time...Pele

Why?...Best ever player

Which player do you admire domestically?...Alan Shearer

Which player do you admire internationally?...Zidane

Which was your most memorable game?...Liverpool v Birmingham City Match of the Day 1972-73 (4-3)

Was it a game you played in?...Yes

Who was the best coach you had?...Jim Smith

Do you enjoy other sports either to watch or participate in?...Yes, horse racing, cricket, tennis, rugby and golf

Who else do you respect as an athlete?...Mary Peters