Family of Gordon McQueen to auction off iconic memorabilia

The family of Gordon McQueen are auctioning off his football shirts, international swap shirts and medals at the "On the Road to Manchester and The Kits of Legends Auction" on October 1.

Gordon McQueen (Image: PA) Gordon, who passed away aged 70 in June 2023, joined Saints in 1970 and played 77 times for The Buddies before moving down south to sign for Leeds United.

A distinguished spell in England with Leeds and Manchester United saw the 30-times capped Scotland defender become a fan favourite at both sides.

Hayley McQueen, left, and, right, Gordon's 1983 FA Cup winners medal (Image: PA/Graham Budd Auctions) Gordon’s daughter, TV presenter and producer Hayley McQueen said: “My dad was never much of a hoarder or a collector, it’s all about the memories for us as a family.

“We have some incredible memories of my dad, so we wanted to pass something on to people who can enjoy them and give collectors and fans a little bit of my dad’s experience.”

Gordon's continental 1975 European Cup runners up medal (Image: Graham Budd Auctions) After retiring, Gordon, who played as a centre-back, embarked on a coaching career that saw him manage Airdrieonians.

He later returned to Love Street for a spell as a coach before joining friend and former Manchester United teammate Bryan Robson at Middlesbrough.

It was announced in 2021 that Gordon, who was born in Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire, had been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Gordon McQueen (Image: PA) Gordon's collection of memorabilia on offer by Graham Budd Auctions includes 33 lots, with an estimated total value of between £40,000 to £60,000.

Among the items are his 1974 Leeds United Division 1 League Championship plaque, 1975 European Cup runners-up medal (Leeds United), 1973 European Cup Winners Cup Final runners up medal (Leeds United), 1983 FA Cup winners medal (Manchester United) and 1979 FA Cup runners-up medal.

Goyo Benito white No.5 Real Madrid match worn long-sleeved shirt gained by Gordon through a swap (Image: Graham Budd Auctions) Bidding is already taking place online and some of the key lots from Gordon’s collection are already exceeding their estimates pre-auction and expected to go for huge sums on the day.

These are the 9ct gold 1979 FA Cup runners up medal, a silver and enamel 1983 Milk Cup runners up medal, and a 1983 silver-mounted and bakelite Manchester United v. Liverpool Charity Shield plaque.

Silver-mounted and bakelite Manchester United v. Liverpool Charity Shield plaque (Image: Graham Budd Auctions) Day one of the auction, which is taking place in the press lounge at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, will also feature a collection of items being sold by Viv Anderson, including his iconic debut 1978 England shirt, walk-on tracksuit and England cap.

Viv broke barriers and transformed English football forever by becoming the first black player to represent the England national team in an international match.

Viv Anderson's 1978 England debut shirt (Image: Graham Budd Auctions) A collection of items will also be sold belonging to Northern Irish Manchester United and Newcastle United hero David McCreery.

Pair of match issued/worn Puma Diego Maradona boots, 1996-97 (Image: Graham Budd Auctions) Day two on October 2, meanwhile, will showcase a superb collection of rare, iconic shirts, boots and ephemera from some of the biggest players in the game.

This includes items belonging to Maradona, Terry Butcher, David Beckham and the jersey worn by Birmingham City’s Ernie Curtis in the 1931 FA Cup Final.