Robbie Neilson reckons Craig Gordon is the greatest player Hearts have ever produced, and has backed him to return fitter and stronger from his double leg break.
The Jambos skipper was badly hurt after a sickening clash with Steven Fletcher during a 2-2 with Dundee United at Tannadice on Christmas Eve. Gordon was stretchered off and taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery before Hearts confirmed he would be out for the remainder of the season. Understudy Zander Clark will now take the gloves after surprisingly signing on a free transfer in the summer.
His first start will come against former club St Johnstone on Wednesday night. Gordon’s are big gloves to fill, and Neilson bestowed on him quite the honour as he looked forward to his ex-teammate eventually being back fit again despite turning 40 on Hogmanay. “He’s probably the best player that Hearts have ever produced,” Neilson said.
