Gordon Bolland

Date of birth12 August 1943
Place of birthBoston
PositionInside forward

Joining the junior team in February 1959 Gordon had a serious knee operation whilst only 15, and signed professional forms in August 1960. He could not break into the first team but went on to have a distinguished career at Leyton Orient, Norwich City, Charlton Athletic and Millwall before injury forced his retirement in April 1975.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Chelsea 01 Aug 1960 01 Mar 1962
Leyton Orient 01 Mar 1962 01 Mar 1964
Norwich City 01 Mar 1964 01 Nov 1967
Charlton Athletic 01 Nov 1967 01 Oct 1968

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1961-62 Chelsea League Division One 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
09 Dec 1961 Chelsea v Burnley L 1-2 League Division One
10 Feb 1962 Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea L 3-0 League Division One


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.