Gordon Jago
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Gordon Harold Jago MBE
(born 22 October 1932) is a former English
association football player and manager.
Born in Poplar, London
, Jago began his career in the Football League
with , whom he joined in the 1954–55
season from non-league
team . He made a total of 147 appearances, scoring one goal, at The Valley. His final season with the Addicks was 1961–62
before he moved back to non-league football, managing .
In 1967 he was appointed coach of North American Soccer League
side Baltimore Bays
. After two years Jago was named coach of the United States national team
but ended this role after suffering two defeats in his only games in charge. In 1970 Jago joined as a coach and became manager in January 1971. It was under his guidance that the basis of the QPR team which in 1975–76
would come within a point of the League title was assembled. He signed pivotal players such as Stan Bowles
, Don Givens
, Dave Thomas
and Frank McLintock
and led the club to promotion to the First Division in 1972/3. Jago left the club in October 1974 and was later appointed manager of where he remained until 1977. In 1976 Jago took Millwall from the Third to the Second Division in.Currently he works for The Dallas Cup.
He returned to North America to coach NASL side Tampa Bay Rowdies between 1978 and 1982. He later had two separate stints as coach of indoor soccer
side Dallas Sidekicks
between 1984 and 1997, when he returned from coaching. He became President of the World Indoor Soccer League
from 1998 until the merger with the MISL
for the 2002 season. He is currently the Executive Director of the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup
http://www.dallascup.com/. In recognition of his achievements, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire
by Queen Elizabeth II
in 2006. In December 2010, ESPN WIde World of Sports Disney Showcase, Gordon Jago was presented the "Lifelong Achievement Award" at Disney World in Orlando.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 22 October 1932) is a former English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
association football player and manager.
Born in Poplar, London
Poplar, London
Poplar is a historic, mainly residential area of the East End of London in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is about east of Charing Cross. Historically a hamlet in the parish of Stepney, Middlesex, in 1817 Poplar became a civil parish. In 1855 the Poplar District of the Metropolis was...
, Jago began his career in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
with , whom he joined in the 1954–55
1954-55 in English football
The 1954–1955 season was the 75th season of competitive football in England, from August 1954 to May 1955:-Overview:* Chelsea win the League Championship for the first time.* Newcastle United win the FA Cup....
season from non-league
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
team . He made a total of 147 appearances, scoring one goal, at The Valley. His final season with the Addicks was 1961–62
1961-62 in English football
The 1961–62 season was the 82nd season of competitive Football in England.-Overview:The season was notable for the remarkable achievement of Ipswich Town winning the League Championship. Under the managership of Alf Ramsey, the club progressed from the old Third Division South to the First Division...
before he moved back to non-league football, managing .
In 1967 he was appointed coach of North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
side Baltimore Bays
Baltimore Bays
The first Baltimore Bays were a professional soccer team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. It was one of ten charter members of the National Professional Soccer League in 1967. The team would become a part of the North American Soccer League , which was the result of a merger between the NPSL and...
. After two years Jago was named coach of the United States national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
but ended this role after suffering two defeats in his only games in charge. In 1970 Jago joined as a coach and became manager in January 1971. It was under his guidance that the basis of the QPR team which in 1975–76
1975-76 in English football
The 1975–76 season was the 96th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won their first major trophy under Bob Paisley by narrowly winning the league title after heated competition from Queens Park Rangers. They also lifted the UEFA Cup for the second time in their...
would come within a point of the League title was assembled. He signed pivotal players such as Stan Bowles
Stan Bowles
Stanley Bowles was a leading English footballer who gained a reputation as one of the game's greatest mavericks. He was a cousin of Paul Bowles.-Career:...
, Don Givens
Don Givens
Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens is a football player and coach, and former Republic of Ireland U21 team manager...
, Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas (footballer born 1950)
Dave Thomas, born October 5, 1950 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, England is a former professional footballer and England international who played as a midfielder...
and Frank McLintock
Frank McLintock
Francis "Frank" McLintock MBE is a Scottish former football defender who played for Leicester City, Arsenal and QPR.-Leicester City:...
and led the club to promotion to the First Division in 1972/3. Jago left the club in October 1974 and was later appointed manager of where he remained until 1977. In 1976 Jago took Millwall from the Third to the Second Division in.Currently he works for The Dallas Cup.
He returned to North America to coach NASL side Tampa Bay Rowdies between 1978 and 1982. He later had two separate stints as coach of indoor soccer
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
side Dallas Sidekicks
Dallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
between 1984 and 1997, when he returned from coaching. He became President of the World Indoor Soccer League
World Indoor Soccer League
The World Indoor Soccer League was a United States based indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams.-History:...
from 1998 until the merger with the MISL
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
for the 2002 season. He is currently the Executive Director of the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup
Dallas Cup
The Dallas Cup is an international football tournament for invited youth teams, held annually in Dallas, Texas. It was first held in 1980. The current champion is Cruzeiro...
http://www.dallascup.com/. In recognition of his achievements, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
by Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
in 2006. In December 2010, ESPN WIde World of Sports Disney Showcase, Gordon Jago was presented the "Lifelong Achievement Award" at Disney World in Orlando.