Craig Gordon has broken his injury silence with a defiant message that will be music to the ears of Hearts and Scotland supporters.
Gordon turns 40 on Hogmanay and after suffering a horror double leg break during a Premiership clash with Dundee United on Christmas Eve, many thought the veteran stopper's illustrious career was over. He had been a stalwart in Robbie Neilson's side this season with his manager citing his absence as 'a massive blow.'
But Gordon took to Instagram on Friday to address widespread speculation that he was going to retire because he had 'walked this road before' and confirmed his surgery had been a success. He said: "I’ve played this game long enough to know that I can’t take anything for granted, and when I’ve been ‘written off’ with injuries before, every game is one more than at times, I thought I might get.
"I know what lies ahead as I’ve walked this road before. and ’ll do it again, albeit on crutches for now. Our medical team did a great job on the pitch.
"The staff and surgeons at Ninewells Hospital who performed my surgery on Christmas Day, and all those who looked after me were brilliant. The club, my teammates and everyone who has sent messages for my family and I, you have all helped in giving me the best start to my recovery.
"I’m truly grateful. 40 tomorrow, I’ve not done too bad considering! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’ll see you soon, CG."
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