Gordon McQueen

Date of birth26 June 1952
Place of birthKilbirnie
NationalityScottish
Weight85 kg
Height1.92 m
PositionDefender
Died15 June 2023

A top class centre-half, tall, quick, good in the air, powerful, good in the tackle, Gordon McQueen was one of Manchester United's greatest defenders (1977-85). Manager Dave Sexton had twice raided Leeds United in 1977-78, first to land Joe Jordan then McQueen, both commanding good fees. The Red Devils certainly felt the benefit of the two experienced Scots. Won FA Cup medal in 1983.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
St Mirren 01 Jul 1970 30 Sep 1972
Leeds United 30 Sep 1972 14 Feb 1978
Manchester United 14 Feb 1978 30 Jun 1985

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1977-78 Manchester United League Division One 14
1
1978-79 Manchester United FA Cup 9
1
1978-79 Manchester United League Cup 2
1978-79 Manchester United League Division One 36
6
1979-80 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1979-80 Manchester United League Cup 2
1979-80 Manchester United League Division One 33
9
1980-81 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1980-81 Manchester United League Division One 11
2
1981-82 Manchester United League Division One 21
1982-83 Manchester United FA Cup 7
1982-83 Manchester United League Cup 8
3
1982-83 Manchester United League Division One 37
1982-83 Manchester United UEFA Cup 1
1983-84 Manchester United FA Charity Shield 1
1983-84 Manchester United League Cup 4
1
1983-84 Manchester United League Division One 20
1
1983-84 Manchester United UEFA European Cup Winners Cup 4
1984-85 Manchester United FA Cup 1
1
1984-85 Manchester United League Division One 12
1
1984-85 Manchester United UEFA Cup 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
13 May 1973 AC Milan v Leeds United L 1-0 UEFA European Cup Winners Cup Final


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1973-74 Scotland International Friendly 1
1974-75 Scotland British Home Championship 3
1974-75 Scotland International Friendly 1
1974-75 Scotland UEFA European Championship 3
1
1975-76 Scotland UEFA European Championship 1
1976-77 Scotland British Home Championship 3
2
1976-77 Scotland FIFA World Cup 2
1
1977-78 Scotland British Home Championship 2
1977-78 Scotland FIFA World Cup 2
1977-78 Scotland International Friendly 2
1978-79 Scotland British Home Championship 2
1978-79 Scotland UEFA European Championship 4
2
1979-80 Scotland International Friendly 1
1979-80 Scotland UEFA European Championship 2
1980-81 Scotland British Home Championship 1


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

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
01 Jun 1974 Belgium v Scotland L 2-1 International Friendly
20 Nov 1974 Scotland v Spain L 1-2 UEFA European Championship Group 4
05 Feb 1975 Spain v Scotland D 1-1 UEFA European Championship Group 4
13 May 1975 Scotland v Portugal W 1-0 International Friendly
17 May 1975 Wales v Scotland D 2-2 British Home Championship
20 May 1975 Scotland v Northern Ireland W 3-0 British Home Championship
24 May 1975 England v Scotland L 5-1 British Home Championship
01 Jun 1975 Romania v Scotland D 1-1 UEFA European Championship Group 4
03 Sep 1975 Denmark v Scotland W 0-1 UEFA European Championship Group 4
13 Oct 1976 Czechoslovakia v Scotland L 2-0 FIFA World Cup Group 7
17 Nov 1976 Scotland v Wales W 1-0 FIFA World Cup Group 7
28 May 1977 Wales v Scotland D 0-0 British Home Championship
01 Jun 1977 Scotland v Northern Ireland W 3-0 British Home Championship
04 Jun 1977 England v Scotland W 1-2 British Home Championship
07 Sep 1977 East Germany v Scotland L 1-0 International Friendly
21 Sep 1977 Scotland v Czechoslovakia W 3-1 FIFA World Cup Group 7
12 Oct 1977 Wales v Scotland W 0-2 FIFA World Cup Group 7
22 Feb 1978 Scotland v Bulgaria W 2-1 International Friendly
13 May 1978 Scotland v Northern Ireland D 1-1 British Home Championship
17 May 1978 Scotland v Wales D 1-1 British Home Championship
20 Sep 1978 Austria v Scotland L 3-2 UEFA European Championship Group 2
25 Oct 1978 Scotland v Norway W 3-2 UEFA European Championship Group 2
29 Nov 1978 Portugal v Scotland L 1-0 UEFA European Championship Group 2
22 May 1979 Scotland v Northern Ireland W 1-0 British Home Championship
26 May 1979 England v Scotland L 3-1 British Home Championship
07 Jun 1979 Norway v Scotland W 0-4 UEFA European Championship Group 2
12 Sep 1979 Scotland v Peru D 1-1 International Friendly
17 Oct 1979 Scotland v Austria D 1-1 UEFA European Championship Group 2
19 Dec 1979 Scotland v Belgium L 1-3 UEFA European Championship Group 2
16 May 1981 Wales v Scotland L 2-0 British Home Championship


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