| Gordon Daniels RIP ... 15:23 - Aug 15 with 949 views | theloneranger |
"Swansea City is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the club’s former general manager Gordon Daniels at the age of 94.
Gordon spent 25 years with the club and worked with a number of managers, including Trevor Morris, Roy Bentley, Harry Griffiths and John Toshack, enjoying a particularly warm and close relationship with Griffiths.
He was with the Swans during the remarkable rise from the fourth tier to the top-flight under Toshack, and during the period in the 1980s where the club nearly went out of business.
His passion and affinity for Swansea City were unquestionable and, as a club, we send our sincerest condolences to Gordon’s friends and family at this sad time."
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swansea-city-saddened-hear-passing-gordon-danie |  |
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:30 - Aug 15 with 910 views | raynor94 |
Sad to to hear that the signature on my first season ticket 1965
RIP Gordon |  |
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:32 - Aug 15 with 903 views | theloneranger |
A tribute from his son Adam ...
"It is with both sadness and a great deal of gratitude for a life long lived that I inform you of the passing of my Dad, Gordon Daniels. Dad died earlier in the week at 94 years of age. For 25 of those years he was the Company Secretary/ General Manager at the Vetch Field working with many managers including Trevor Morris, Roy Bentley, Harry Gregg, Harry Griffiths and Tosh. He saw the ups and the downs of football life having to apply for re election to the football league in 1975 and of course successive promotions eventually to the First Division with the legendary day at Preston.
Dad was known as Gord to the players - or God - as he kept tight control of their expenses. The last time Dad, my brother Ian and I watched Swansea play Wyndham, Alan and Speedy all individually came up to him and asked where their expenses were! He also worked very closely with the local constabulary and that relationship saved several players a trip the station on a Monday morning after some ‘over’ celebrating at the weekend.
He loved the Club almost to a fault and when the business went into administration KPMG called him out as a great asset to the club. That was a low but Harry’s sudden death was the nadir for Dad. They were great pals and Dad missed Harry a great deal.
Dad loved working with the players, staff and Boards during his time. I benefitted from travelling to many amazing away games with Dad. It really was a window on another world for me and I have been grateful all my life for that.
So the expenses are all now paid and there is no need to ask Dad for any complementary tickets for the Liverpool game! The great turnstile has turned for the last time and the attendance figures have gone up by one up above!
Thanks for the memories Dad!
The funeral is most likely in early September. I will share details in case any of you knew Dad and would like to attend."
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:42 - Aug 15 with 885 views | Boundy |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:32 - Aug 15 by theloneranger |
A tribute from his son Adam ...
"It is with both sadness and a great deal of gratitude for a life long lived that I inform you of the passing of my Dad, Gordon Daniels. Dad died earlier in the week at 94 years of age. For 25 of those years he was the Company Secretary/ General Manager at the Vetch Field working with many managers including Trevor Morris, Roy Bentley, Harry Gregg, Harry Griffiths and Tosh. He saw the ups and the downs of football life having to apply for re election to the football league in 1975 and of course successive promotions eventually to the First Division with the legendary day at Preston.
Dad was known as Gord to the players - or God - as he kept tight control of their expenses. The last time Dad, my brother Ian and I watched Swansea play Wyndham, Alan and Speedy all individually came up to him and asked where their expenses were! He also worked very closely with the local constabulary and that relationship saved several players a trip the station on a Monday morning after some ‘over’ celebrating at the weekend.
He loved the Club almost to a fault and when the business went into administration KPMG called him out as a great asset to the club. That was a low but Harry’s sudden death was the nadir for Dad. They were great pals and Dad missed Harry a great deal.
Dad loved working with the players, staff and Boards during his time. I benefitted from travelling to many amazing away games with Dad. It really was a window on another world for me and I have been grateful all my life for that.
So the expenses are all now paid and there is no need to ask Dad for any complementary tickets for the Liverpool game! The great turnstile has turned for the last time and the attendance figures have gone up by one up above!
Thanks for the memories Dad!
The funeral is most likely in early September. I will share details in case any of you knew Dad and would like to attend."
Xx |
Lovely tribute . RIP Gordon always a jack. |  |
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 16:47 - Aug 15 with 801 views | swan65split |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:42 - Aug 15 by Boundy |
Lovely tribute . RIP Gordon always a jack. |
RIP.
i thinkyou could say he was Mr swansea , during the late 60s and early 70s, i can see him now doing the rounds of the ground during match days. |  | | |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 17:02 - Aug 15 with 769 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:32 - Aug 15 by theloneranger |
A tribute from his son Adam ...
"It is with both sadness and a great deal of gratitude for a life long lived that I inform you of the passing of my Dad, Gordon Daniels. Dad died earlier in the week at 94 years of age. For 25 of those years he was the Company Secretary/ General Manager at the Vetch Field working with many managers including Trevor Morris, Roy Bentley, Harry Gregg, Harry Griffiths and Tosh. He saw the ups and the downs of football life having to apply for re election to the football league in 1975 and of course successive promotions eventually to the First Division with the legendary day at Preston.
Dad was known as Gord to the players - or God - as he kept tight control of their expenses. The last time Dad, my brother Ian and I watched Swansea play Wyndham, Alan and Speedy all individually came up to him and asked where their expenses were! He also worked very closely with the local constabulary and that relationship saved several players a trip the station on a Monday morning after some ‘over’ celebrating at the weekend.
He loved the Club almost to a fault and when the business went into administration KPMG called him out as a great asset to the club. That was a low but Harry’s sudden death was the nadir for Dad. They were great pals and Dad missed Harry a great deal.
Dad loved working with the players, staff and Boards during his time. I benefitted from travelling to many amazing away games with Dad. It really was a window on another world for me and I have been grateful all my life for that.
So the expenses are all now paid and there is no need to ask Dad for any complementary tickets for the Liverpool game! The great turnstile has turned for the last time and the attendance figures have gone up by one up above!
Thanks for the memories Dad!
The funeral is most likely in early September. I will share details in case any of you knew Dad and would like to attend."
Xx |
Nicely done.
RIP. |  |
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 17:05 - Aug 15 with 761 views | nicky |
What an absolutely wonderful heartfelt tribute.
I think most of us following our beloved club through the thick and (mostly) thin 1970s had no idea what went on behind the scenes. We just saw the glitz and glamour (ha !!) of match days while the unseen work that went on to deliver those moments went on unnoticed.
RIP Mr Daniels. I hope the team can deliver a performance on Saturday to make you smile. |  | | |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 22:51 - Aug 15 with 596 views | sons_of_omri |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 15:32 - Aug 15 by theloneranger |
A tribute from his son Adam ...
"It is with both sadness and a great deal of gratitude for a life long lived that I inform you of the passing of my Dad, Gordon Daniels. Dad died earlier in the week at 94 years of age. For 25 of those years he was the Company Secretary/ General Manager at the Vetch Field working with many managers including Trevor Morris, Roy Bentley, Harry Gregg, Harry Griffiths and Tosh. He saw the ups and the downs of football life having to apply for re election to the football league in 1975 and of course successive promotions eventually to the First Division with the legendary day at Preston.
Dad was known as Gord to the players - or God - as he kept tight control of their expenses. The last time Dad, my brother Ian and I watched Swansea play Wyndham, Alan and Speedy all individually came up to him and asked where their expenses were! He also worked very closely with the local constabulary and that relationship saved several players a trip the station on a Monday morning after some ‘over’ celebrating at the weekend.
He loved the Club almost to a fault and when the business went into administration KPMG called him out as a great asset to the club. That was a low but Harry’s sudden death was the nadir for Dad. They were great pals and Dad missed Harry a great deal.
Dad loved working with the players, staff and Boards during his time. I benefitted from travelling to many amazing away games with Dad. It really was a window on another world for me and I have been grateful all my life for that.
So the expenses are all now paid and there is no need to ask Dad for any complementary tickets for the Liverpool game! The great turnstile has turned for the last time and the attendance figures have gone up by one up above!
Thanks for the memories Dad!
The funeral is most likely in early September. I will share details in case any of you knew Dad and would like to attend."
Xx |
A giant in the club spanning a couple of generations. He saw the both ends of the scale from FA Cup semi finals to applying for re-election, topping the first division and the club almost going out of business. A sad moment but what a good age. Nos da Gordon sleep well | | | |
| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 00:10 - Aug 16 with 541 views | max936 |
My Dad new Gordon and his Brother Eric, Eric moreso iirc, his parents were living in the same street as we were when I was growing up. |  |
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| Gordon Daniels RIP ... on 07:35 - Aug 16 with 459 views | TheNobbingHockster |
RIP Gordon or Mr Daniels as he was to me. Collecting autographs in my first season 78/79 I wanted everyone who walked through the little white gates. I remember him being really bemused but signed nonetheless. Saw loads of him from 79-84 whilst a ballboy and he was a genuinely nice bloke. | | | |
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