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A special day for Craig Gordon who is honoured with a testimonial match against former club Sunderland at Tynecastle | SNS Group

Craig Gordon testimonial - 11 brilliant photos as Hearts hammer Sunderland and honour legendary stopper

Martyn Simpson
By Martyn Simpson

Sports writer

Published 26th Jul 2025, 21:00 GMT

It was a special afternoon for Craig Gordon as Hearts and former club Sunderland honoured his incredible career at Tynecastle.

Hearts and Sunderland honoured Craig Gordon with a testimonial match at Tynecastle in which the Edinburgh club ran out 3-0 winners over their English Premier League opponents.

Unfortunately for the man of the moment, ongoing injury issues prevented him from playing more than just 10 seconds of the game. However, he was able to take in the full day and soak up the atmosphere as just short of 18,000 supporters showed the appreciation.

Here are 11 of the best photos from the match as Hearts saw off Premier League Sunderland and honoured their legendary goalkeeper in the best possible way:

Lawrence Shankland added a second after the break

9. Craig Gordon testimonial

Lawrence Shankland added a second after the break | SNS Group

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Alexandros Kyziridis scored to make it 3-0 and complete the hammering

10. Craig Gordon testimonial

Alexandros Kyziridis scored to make it 3-0 and complete the hammering | SNS Group

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Gordon returned to the pitch after the match to thank the supporters

11. Craig Gordon testimonial

Gordon returned to the pitch after the match to thank the supporters | SNS Group

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