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Cumming was born on 23 January 1948 in [[Johnstone]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hugmansfootballers.com/player/4478|title=Gordon Cumming|website=Hugmans Footballers.com}}</ref> His primary position was as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]]. At the club, he was the chief taker of penalties until the arrival of [[Robin Friday]] and Alan Taylor in the side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/seasons/1970.html|title=Season 1970-71|website=Royals Record.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/seasons/1974.html|title=Season 1974-75|website=Royals Record.co.uk}}</ref> He was Reading's player of the year in 1971–72.<ref name=Reading /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfcformerplayers.co.uk/players/52/Gordon_Cumming|title=Gordon Cumming|website=Reading FC Former Players.co.uk}}</ref> |
Cumming was born on 23 January 1948 in [[Johnstone]], [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hugmansfootballers.com/player/4478|title=Gordon Cumming|website=Hugmans Footballers.com}}</ref> His primary position was as in the midfield within the role of a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]]. He started his playing career at [[Glasgow United]]. Cumming then moved to [[London]] so as to join up with [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] where he won the [[FA Youth Cup]] of 1966. He then spent the next three years at [[Arsenal Stadium|Highbury]] before linking up with [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] in 1969. At the club, he was the chief taker of penalties until the arrival of [[Robin Friday]] and Alan Taylor in the side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/seasons/1970.html|title=Season 1970-71|website=Royals Record.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/seasons/1974.html|title=Season 1974-75|website=Royals Record.co.uk}}</ref> He was Reading's player of the year in 1971–72.<ref name=Reading /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfcformerplayers.co.uk/players/52/Gordon_Cumming|title=Gordon Cumming|website=Reading FC Former Players.co.uk}}</ref> Cumming also played in the team that won Reading their first promotion for 50 years in 1976 going on to the Third Division.<ref name=Third>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalsrecord.co.uk/seasons/1975.html|title=Season 1975-76|website=Royals Record.co.uk}}</ref> |
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In all, he scored 61 goals in 331 games for the royals.<ref>https://archive.is/20120630225115/http://www.btinternet.com/~rfc1871/watn/c.htm</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 18:26, 23 June 2017
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Gordon Robert Riddell Cumming | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Johnstone, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, Midfield | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Retired | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1969 | Arsenal | ||
| 1969–1977 | Reading | 331 | (61) |
| International career | |||
| Scotland | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gordon Cumming was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger. Cumming also featured for English clubs Arsenal and Reading within his footballing career.[1]
Career
Cumming was born on 23 January 1948 in Johnstone, Scotland.[2] His primary position was as in the midfield within the role of a winger. He started his playing career at Glasgow United. Cumming then moved to London so as to join up with Arsenal where he won the FA Youth Cup of 1966. He then spent the next three years at Highbury before linking up with Reading in 1969. At the club, he was the chief taker of penalties until the arrival of Robin Friday and Alan Taylor in the side.[3][4] He was Reading's player of the year in 1971–72.[5][6] Cumming also played in the team that won Reading their first promotion for 50 years in 1976 going on to the Third Division.[7] In all, he scored 61 goals in 331 games for the royals.[8]
Personal life
Cumming retired from football in 1978 going on to open up a restaurant. Cumming is married to wife Christina and has two daughters, Susan and Amanda.[9]
Honours
Club
- Reading
- Fourth Division Playoffs: 1976.[7]
Individual
- Reading FC Player of the Year.[5]
References
- ^ "Gordon Cumming". Hugmans Footballers.com.
- ^ "Gordon Cumming". Hugmans Footballers.com.
- ^ "Season 1970-71". Royals Record.co.uk.
- ^ "Season 1974-75". Royals Record.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Happy 66th Birthday to Gordon Cumming". Reading FC.
- ^ "Gordon Cumming". Reading FC Former Players.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Season 1975-76". Royals Record.co.uk.
- ^ https://archive.is/20120630225115/http://www.btinternet.com/~rfc1871/watn/c.htm
- ^ "Cumming, Gordon". Where Are They Now.co.uk.
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