Gordon William Cattrell (born 18 December 1954) is an English former professional footballer who made 102 appearances in the Football League playing as a midfielder for Darlington. He began his professional career as an apprentice with Leeds United, but never played for the first team, and after leaving Darlington he played non-league football for Bishop Auckland.[2]

Gordon Cattrell
Personal information
Full name Gordon William Cattrell[1]
Date of birth (1954-12-18) 18 December 1954 (age 69)[2]
Place of birth Sunderland,[2] England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1970–1972 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1973 Leeds United 0 (0)
1973–1976 Darlington 102 (5)
1976–19?? Bishop Auckland
International career
1970 England Schoolboys 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

As a youngster, Cattrell represented Durham schools at under-15 level, and made five appearances for the England Schools under-15 team, including against West German Schoolboys at Roker Park, Sunderland, in May 1970.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Gordon Cattrell". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Gordon Cattrell". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Match results schoolboys (under 15) 1970–1979". England Football Online. Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Past Players (C)". Durham County Schools' Football Association. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Sports snaps". Daily Express. London. 20 May 1970. p. 16. Leeds manager Don Revie watched his latest recruit, 15-year-old Gordon Cattrell, put up a great performance against West German Schoolboys at Roker Park. But neither Cattrell nor Revie could inspire England schoolboys to a repeat of their 3–0 Wembley triumph.