Before the start of the 2012–13 season, Gordon stated his determination to become a first-team regular.[3] In November 2012, Gordon stated that he believed the club's position in the league table was not merited by their recent performances,[4] while in January 2013 he stated that recent results were not a reflection of recent performances.[5] In February 2013 he stated that the club's upcoming "hectic" game schedule was not concerning.[6] On 5 March 2013, in a league game against Morton, Gordon scored his first goal for the club.[7] Gordon was awarded the 'Man of the Match' award for his performance in that game.[8] Gordon later commented that he hoped his goal, and the victory, would spur the team onto a good run of form in the league.[9] Gordon was named Hamilton's Player of the Year for the 2012–13 season.[10]
Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Gordon talked about the importance of home advantage in the forthcoming campaign.[11] He signed a new two-year contract extension in February 2014.[12] In April 2014 he was selected to the 2013–14 Championship PFA Scotland Team of the Year, alongside Hamilton teammates Anthony Andreu and Ali Crawford.[13]
In January 2015 the club rejected a transfer bid for Gordon from Polish club Jagiellonia Białystok.[14] In May 2016 it was announced that Gordon would leave the club at the end of the season.[15]
Gordon returned to Hamilton Academical in June 2018, signing a one-year contract.[20] He left the club following the expiry of his contract.[21]
In May 2019 it was announced he would sign for Romanian club Dinamo București.[22][23] However, in June 2019 the deal was cancelled.[24]
Australia
Gordon joined A-League club Central Coast Mariners in June 2019.[25] In November 2020, Gordon signed a one-year contract extension with the club.[26] Despite this, a month later he departed the club.[27]
He made his international debut for Scotland U19 in May 2011.[31]
Personal life
Gordon is of Polish descent. His mother Barbara's family hail from Kraków, meaning he is also eligible to represent Poland at international level.[32]
In May 2017 he criticised coaching standards in Scottish football, stating that Polish coaches were far superior.[33] His claims were dismissed by Scottish coaches Ian McCall and Tam McManus.[34]
He was a national champion in chess as a child, choosing to concentrate on football after youth matches clashed with tournaments in the board game at weekends.[35][36]