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Gordon Hopkinson

Gordon Hopkinson

English former footballer

Gordon Hopkinson (born 19 June 1933) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

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Career

Hopkinson played with Beighton Miners Welfare F.C. and in 1957 he played in the Football League Second Division with Doncaster Rovers.[1][2] He made his debut for Doncaster against Fulham F.C.[3] The following season he played with Bristol City F.C.and played a total of 73 matches for two seasons.[1] In 1961, he played with Cheltenham Town F.C. in the Southern Football League.[1] In the summer of 1962, he played abroad in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League with Toronto Italia.[1]

After the conclusion of the ECPSL season, he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Ulster United.[4] In the winter of 1962, he played in the German-American Soccer League with New York Ukrainians.[4] He returned to Toronto Italia for the 1963 ECPSL season and assisted in securing the ECPSL Championship after defeating Montreal Cantalia.[5] Hopkinson re-signed with Italia for the 1964 season.[6] In the winter of 1964, he played in the Pacific Coast Soccer League with Vancouver Columbus.[7]

After a stint in Western Canada, he returned to Toronto Italia in 1965 for his fourth season.[8] Throughout the season he assisted Toronto in securing their second championship title against Hamilton Primos.[9] After a four stint abroad he returned to England in late 1965 to play in the Southern League with Margate F.C.[1] In his debut season with Margate, he appeared in 37 matches and was released after the season.[1] He returned to his former club Toronto Italia (renamed Toronto Italia-Falcons) for the 1966 season.[10] In his final season with Toronto, he assisted in clinching the regular-season title.[11]

References

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    "Gordon Hopkinson". www.margatefootballclubhistory.com. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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    "Gordon Hopkinson". 11v11.com. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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    Coyle, John (19 June 2020). "Rover of the Day: Gordon Hopkinson". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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    "Only 700 Fans Watch Ukes Win Opener". Toronto Daily Star. 9 October 1962. p. 13.
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    Campbell, Doug (19 September 1963). "Toronto Captures Soccer Loop Title". Montreal Star. p. 64.
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    Kernaghan, Jim (10 August 1964). "Peterson and Piotti long and short of it in pro soccer league". Toronto Daily Star. p. 16.
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    Cross, Jeff (26 March 1965). "Hopkinson discovers a Toronto attraction". The Province. p. 18.
  8. [8]
    Kernaghan, Jim (28 May 1965). "Sneak thief has put Italia in bad mood". Toronto Daily Star. p. 11.
  9. [9]
    Waring, Ed (23 September 1965). "Italia Wins Soccer Crown But Finds Season Costly". The Globe and Mail. p. 28.
  10. [10]
    "Falcons, Roma open on road". The Globe and Mail. 7 May 1966. p. 38.
  11. [11]
    Waring, Ed (5 September 1966). "Players invade stands, fight soccer fans: Falcons' ace leads post-game attack after 1-0 defeat". The Globe and Mail. p. 25.
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