LONDON, CMC – English League 2 club, Walsall announced yesterday that Guyana defender Liam Gordon signed a contract extension that will keep him at the Bescot Stadium until 2025.
The 24-year-old has made 64 appearances and scored twice for the Saddlers – as Walsall are known – since joining from Bolton Wanderers in the summer two years ago.
He has become an integral member of the backline and has impressed with his enterprising performances.
“I’m delighted to finally get it done,” Gordon said in an interview appearing on the club’s website. “It’s been a conversation that the head coach and I have had for quite a while.
“I’ve created such a good relationship with the staff, the boys from this season, and the boys from last season, the chairmen, the whole board, and the fans most importantly.”
He added: “It feels like a home to me, and I’ve settled down here, so it’s like a home away from home.
“I’m happy it’s finally done, and I can focus on the plans we have for this season and next season.”
The new deal for Gordon follows those agreed with Oisin McEntee and Jack Earing over the past few months, and head coach Mat Sadler was delighted to tie down another member of his squad.
“It’s a continuation of the hard work we’ve been putting in behind the scenes to keep building and progressing all aspects of the squad,” he said.
“Liam is someone we’ve worked really hard to secure, and this is a really positive step on the back of Oisin and Jack signing new deals recently, and hopefully a couple of other ones as it all moves forward.”
He said: “His (Gordon’s) performances have been outstanding, but more so on top of his performances, the character that he is – he’s a wonderful person. He wants to improve; he wants to get better and push his career forward.
“We want to build together, have continuity throughout the group and that’s what we’re building towards. I’m delighted Liam has chosen to continue this part of his career and journey with us.”
Gordon was born in the London borough of Croydon and played for the youth teams of English Premier League club, Fulham and League 2 outfit, Wimbledon when he was a youngster.
He was diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome, which nearly resulted in his leg being amputated two years ago after his move from Bolton Wanderers, but he was able to overcome the life-threatening condition and continue his career.
Gordon made his international debut for Guyana five years ago in a friendly against Bermuda, and he has made 14 appearances for the Golden Arrows since then and helped them win their CONCACAF Nations League group last year, resulting in promotion to League A.
