Craig Gordon

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Voted Scottish Football Writers? Association Player of the Year in 05/06 season helping Hearts to Scottish Cup victory and league runners up, Gordon is the youngest player ever to be inducted into the Hearts Hall Of fame. A Scotland International regular since 2005 with 35 caps. Transferred to Sunderland in late 2007.

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Sunderland manager Roy Keane hopes to have Craig Gordon back in goal for Wednesday's Premier League clash against Stoke City. The former Hearts goalkeeper injured his ankle in training last week and missed the 2-1 derby victory against Newcastle United. Hungary international Marton Fulop deputised for Gordon in the Tyne-Wear clash but Keane told the Black Cats' official website: "I'd say... [more»]

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes Sunderland can end their season on a high by defeating Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. The Black Cats earned a blast from angry manager Roy Keane after they followed up securing their top-flight survival the previous weekend with a meek 2-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers last Saturday. But despite failing to pick up a point from their nine meetings with... [more»]

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes Saturday's derby against Middlesbrough is one of the biggest games in the club's recent history. The Black Cats were dragged closer to the relegation dogfight following the 2-0 Tyne-Wear derby defeat at Newcastle United. Gordon has admitted the mood in the dressing room at St James' Park was sombre but has talked up the need for three points when... [more»]

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes the team's excellent home record will help them to preserve their Premier League status. Saturday's goalless draw at rock-bottom Derby County was only the third point the Wearsiders had secured on their travels this term, but they have won seven of their 13 games at the Stadium of Light. Gordon said of the Pride Park stalemate: "It was always going... [more»]

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has urged his players to 'rise above' the recent controversial decisions that have gone against them in Premier League matches. The Black Cats boss was critical of the officials who ruled Stephen Hunt's last minute winner for Reading in a 2-1 success on Saturday a legitimate goal. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon appeared to prevent the ball from completely crossing the... [more»]