Celtic and Rangers fans say same thing about Craig Gordon as footage re-analysed

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16 Oct 2024, 7:30 am

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon was a real stand-out in their 0-0 UEFA Nations League draw with Portugal on Tuesday (October 15).

The 41-year-old pulled off a string of remarkable saves to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates what was expected to be an easy victory at Hampden Park.

Gordon got down low to save a close-range effort from Man United star Bruno Fernandes in the 86th minute to help secure Scotland's first UEFA Nations League point against the group leaders.

The game against Portugal marked Gordon's 71st cap for his country having made his international debut all the way back in 2003.

Craig Gordon is still the best 'keeper Scotland have

Gordon will now return to bottom-placed Hearts as they prepare for their next Scottish Premier League game against St Mirren on Saturday (October 19).

Scotland fans took to X, formally known as Twitter, to pay tribute to the legendary shot-stopper and believe he's still the best option they have between the sticks.

It should also be a no-brainer that Craig Gordon keeps his place next month.

He remains Scotland’s best goalkeeper.
— Ewan Murray (@mrewanmurray) October 15, 2024

So the plan is to keep playing Craig Gordon until one of his children is old enough to take over as Scotland number one. I don't see an alternative.
— Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) October 15, 2024

It's actually painful to me that David Marshall and Angus Gunn were both first choice at Euro campaigns when Craig Gordon never had the chance.

He's come back from TWO career ending injuries yet people still dismiss him. Without those injuries, he's Scotland's goalkeeping GOAT. https://t.co/YygNSgSnPC
— Albannach (@SaorAlbannach) October 15, 2024

A hill I’m willing to die on is that Craig Gordon would’ve been one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world and of his generation had it not been for horrific injuries.
— Bill Young (@boulderbill94) October 15, 2024

Outstanding performance from 41 year old Craig Gordon.

He’s not done yet 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/1BGvT21oVA
— ジェームズ ⚡️ (@MaedaMealOfThat) October 15, 2024

Craig Gordon will still be a better Keeper than Angus Gunn in about 20 years. 77 caps. An absolute legend. Clarke sticks to players not in First 11s when it suits him. Gordon been shafted in 2 Euros by Clarke. Far and away the best keeper we’ve had for both tournaments.
— Jamie Knox (@knoxy1982) October 15, 2024

Ronaldo recognising that he seen greatness when Craig Gordon made that massive save with minutes left tonight is magnificent.
— Ryan McShane (@ryannmcshanee1) October 15, 2024

Many, like myself, ruled Craig Gordon out as still being good enough for this level, but this save shows he's still got it.

The last angle shows the save at its best. A point winning save. #Scotland #SCOPOR pic.twitter.com/kZentzYCBr
— Colin Byiers (@byiers13) October 15, 2024

Absolutely mental that 41 year old Craig Gordon is still Scotlands best keeper and best keeper by a distance
— Christopher Black (@chicoblack1875) October 15, 2024

Anyone who claims Craig Gordon is past it at this level, needs to look at that save.
— Rob Perry (@docrobperry) October 15, 2024

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