![]() ![]() "He will be remembered as an Argyle legend. He will be missed dearly."Īrgyle described him as a "commentary icon", adding that there "will never be another like him", while fans sung his name external-link during their victory at MK Dons on Saturday. Gordon was a broadcasting legend - honest and brave through the toughest times. Our hearts go out to Gordon's friends, family and faithful listeners. Stephanie Marshall, head of BBC South and South West said: "It is a very sad day for BBC Radio Devon. In August, Plymouth Argyle named the press box in the newly refurbished Mayflower Stand in his honour. Sparks' first game behind the microphone was Argyle's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Watford in 1984, with his final match on BBC Radio Devon being the club's 2016 League Two play-off final defeat at Wembley.Īfter leaving his role as a commentator he continued to present the breakfast show on BBC Radio Devon until he became ill. He is survived by his wife Heather, daughters Kirsty and Holly and his granddaughter. He had been suffering from cancer and passed away in Plymouth on Sunday.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |