Thomas Gordon jailed for stabbing Daniel Collingwood 27 June 2013 Last updated at 15:11 A man who stabbed his niece's partner after a row over what football team the victim's son should support has been jailed for seven years and two months. Thomas Gordon, 36, carried out the attack on Daniel Collingwood at a flat in Ibrox, Glasgow, on New Year's day. It is believed Gordon family members support Celtic while the two year-old child is being raised a Rangers fan. Gordon was originally charged with attempted murder but pleaded guilty to assault to the danger of life. A previous hearing at the High Court in Glasgow was told how Gordon's on-off partner Catherine Johnson held a party at her home in Rhynie Drive, Ibrox, on Hogmanay last year. Upbringing argument Gordon, from Govan, attended along with his 44 year-old brother, Edward. Given the proximity to the jugular vein, it is fortunate your victim did not die End Quote Lord Turnbull Judge Murder acquittal Jailing him, judge Lord Turnbull told Gordon: "Given the proximity to the jugular vein, it is fortunate your victim did not die." Gordon stood trial at the same court in 2004 charged with murdering 46-year-old Stephen Kerr at Benburb Social Club in Govan. The attack happened at a football team night out but it was claimed Mr Kerr was killed by a hitman who fled to Spain. A jury returned a not proven verdict on Gordon following a five day trial. Gordon was jailed for six years in 1995 at the high court for assault.