Craig Gordon announces retirement after remarkable recovery from injury

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Craig Gordon announces retirement after remarkable recovery from injury

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Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from professional football, concluding his career after making the Scotland World Cup roster this summer. Gordon's journey back to the sport was marked by an "incredible" recovery from a double leg break he suffered four years ago at age 39. Rory Loy, an ex-striker who experienced a similar injury, praised Gordon’s determination and the psychological challenges he overcame to return to elite goalkeeping. Loy reflected on the difficulties of such an injury, particularly at an older age. Gordon played for notable clubs including Celtic, Hearts, and Sunderland.

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•Gordon retires after a career spanning top clubs and international appearances.
•He made the Scotland World Cup squad this summer.
•Rory Loy commended Gordon’s resilience in overcoming his injury.
•Gordon's injury occurred four years prior to his retirement.
•He played for Celtic, Hearts, and Sunderland during his career.

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11:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'Incredible' how Gordon came back from double leg break

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It was "incredible" how Craig Gordon came back from a double leg break four years ago to make this summer's finals and end his career with Scotland at the World Cup, Rory Loy has stated on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. Ex-striker Loy suffered the same injury as the former Celtic, Hearts and Sunderland goalkeeper, who announced he is retiring from playing on Thursday. "I did the same thing, but I did it when I was 20, 23," he said of Gordon, who suffered the injury at the age of 39.
— Yahoo Sports

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