Craig Gordon

The veteran goalkeeper was involved in a nasty collision with Dundee United forward Steven Fletcher.

There was an immediate reaction from both benches to give the players treatment while the [Hearts](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/heart-of-midlothian-fc) stopper was stretchered off with a protective cast on his leg. We are devastated for him, but he's a warrior and he'll get through it. We'll see where we are in the next few days." [Hearts' capture of Robert Snodgrass will be one of the transfers of the season says Ryan Stevenson](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/sport/football/hearts-capture-robert-snodgrass-one-25814383) READ NEXT: [Craig Gordon](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/all-about/craig-gordon), who seemed to suffer a nasty leg injury after a collision with goalscorer Fletcher.

Craig Gordon has sustained a serious leg injury following today's game against Dundee United. The Hearts captain went up for a 50-50 challenge with United's ...

To get this bespoke piece sent directly to your email inbox for free every day at 5pm, simply take 5 seconds to type in your email [here](https://www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/). But he's backed the keeper to come back from it. [world](/news/world-news/) of sport. However, VAR advised the on-field official changed his mind. However, on-form Shankland stepped up from the spot just moments from the end of the game to ensure a share of the spoils. The extent of Gordon's injury is unclear at the time, however, early reports seem to suggest a leg break.

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a horror leg injury as his side came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Dundee United in an action-packed Christmas ...

United were awarded a penalty in the 69th minute when Gordon clattered into Fletcher as he burst on to a Levitt pass. However, referee Colin Steven was advised by VAR to review the incident and reversed his decision on the basis that it had struck the United midfielder's supporting arm. The 39-year-old was carried off with his leg in a brace after treatment on the pitch Josh Ginnelly almost found a response for Hearts in the 31st minute when he ran on to a lovely pass from Barrie McKay and burst into the United box but he curled his effort agonisingly over the bar. The 39-year-old was carried off with his leg in a brace midway through the second half after a collision with United attacker Steven Fletcher, and subsequent pictures of the incident suggest the Scotland No 1 had done serious damage. - Goalkeeper was carried off with his leg in a brace after treatment on the pitch

Former Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon appears to have suffered a severe leg injury this afternoon after an incident in the match between Dundee United and ...

The big man’s a warrior and we’ll just help him through it and we’ll see where we are in the next couple of days.” Now 39, it’ll be a momentous comeback if the veteran does manage to play again. Although the relationship between some Celtic fans and Gordon has cooled in recent years owing to his Hearts status, undoubtedly he left a strong legacy at the club and will be regarded as a huge former player in the years to come.

Match report as Hearts come from behind twice to draw away at Dundee United but match overshadowed by serious-looking injury to Hearts goalkeeper Craig ...

United were awarded a penalty in the 69th minute when Gordon clattered into Fletcher as he burst onto a Levitt pass. However, referee Colin Steven was advised by VAR to review the incident and reversed his decision on the basis that it had struck the United midfielder's supporting arm. Entries by 3pm Saturday, good luck! Josh Ginnelly almost found a response for Hearts in the 31st minute when he ran on to a lovely pass from Barrie McKay and burst into the United box but he curled his effort agonisingly over the bar. Hearts were awarded a penalty in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage-time when the ball struck Djoum's hand as he slid in to challenge Devlin. United made the breakthrough in the 20th minute when Fletcher's half-volley from 20 yards out deflected off Rowles and beat Gordon at his right-hand post after the former Scotland striker had latched on to a ball over the top from Aziz Behich.

Hearts star Craig Gordon suffered a gruesome leg injury during his side's draw with Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, with the keeper ...

But Fletcher didn’t even get a touch and Craig knocked it 90 degrees to the right and for some reason, he gives a penalty. “Even if Fletcher got a touch, Craig made the save and the ball went 90 degrees to the right. “And then the one he gave against Craig (Gordon, which was subsequently overturned) was astounding. The keeper had collided with Dundee striker [Steven Fletcher](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/steven-fletcher), with images emerging afterwards suggesting he had done serious damage to his leg. “If I say what I really mean I’ll end up with a 10-match ban,” he said when asked about the officiating. Referee Colin Steven had awarded a penalty when Gordon collided with Fletcher, despite the keeper having appeared to get the ball.

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Former Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will likely have to spend Christmas Day in hospital after suffering a horrific leg ...

However, the away side managed to secure a late draw thanks to a 94th minute penalty from Lawrence Shankland. Gordon was carried off in immense distress after the challenge. Gordon’s right leg looked to be pointing backwards after the horrific collision with the former Sunderland ace.

We look at three talking points from Hearts' 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Tannadice ...

It is likely he will be the main man for the rest of the season. The 39-year-old goalkeeper left the pitch on a stretcher and taking in oxygen after a sickening clash with Dundee United forward Steven Fletcher. Stay strong mate & here’s to a speedy recovery.

Josh Ginnelly has revealed Craig Gordon's first words to his Hearts teammates after his sickening collision with Steven Fletcher.

First thing he says after that is “Go and win this f****** game” legend." But Ginnelly has revealed that Gordon's first thoughts as he was being treated and taking off were only of all three points for his boyhood team. Pictures of the clash made for grim viewing, and [Gordon](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/craig-gordon) was stretchered from the Tannadice pitch receiving gas and air, seemingly in some amount of distress as his teammates watched on ashen faced. But the extent of the damage won't be known until Gordon can be properly assessed. Understudy Zander Clark replaced Gordon for his Hearts debut and will likely be a fixture between the sticks for the remainder of the campaign. Thoughts are with you skip what a man.