'Honoured' Gordon awarded testimonial match against Sunderland
Craig Gordon's testimonial match will see Hearts face newly-promoted Premier League side Sunderland at Tynecastle next month.The Scottish Premiership club say 42-year-old goalkeeper Gordon has "earned legendary status" after racking up 330 appearances across two spells.The Scotland international, and the nation's fourth-most capped player, left Hearts in 2007 for Sunderland, who will visit Tynecastle on Saturday, 26 July."It's a great honour to be granted a testimonial year with the club that I grew up supporting," Gordon said. "The club I have given my all for, the club that I love."Throughout my career I've won trophies, played at the highest level and represented my country, but what fills me with pride the most is pulling on that Hearts jersey and walking out in front of our fans. "To be able to share a testimonial year with our supporters is very special to me. It's also particularly pleasing to look forward to welcoming Sunderland to Tynecastle. "I enjoyed some great times at the Stadium of Light and they hold a special place in my heart."
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