Craig Gordon and son share adorable moment as partner Summer Harl backs Hearts No1 to return from horror leg break
CRAIG GORDON'S horror double-leg break was not the Christmas the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper was hoping for.
But defiant partner Summer Harl says the greatest gift she and the couple's kids received was having Dad home after his hospital stay.
Gordon required surgery after the gruesome collision with Dundee United striker Steven Fletcher in Hearts' 2-2 draw at Dundee United, two days before Christmas.
And the Jambos confirmed on Boxing Day that the goalkeeper's season was over after his op.
The 40-year-old has two daughters and became a father again just three months ago when Harl gave birth to baby Axel with Gordon almost missing Scotland duty to be by her side.
But their family Christmas was rocked by the horror injury which has ended his season.
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However Gordon has insisted he won't let the blow end his career having overcome severe knee problems in the past and Harl has his back all the way.
Sharing an intimate father and son pic beside the Christmas tree at home, Summer insisted Gordon would be back on the pitch again with all his family's support.
She thanked fans and well-wishers with the heart-warming social media post that showed the former Celtic star resting up in a knee-length protective black cast.
The doting dad is seen gazing at son Ace - wearing a replica Hearts jersey with Daddy 1 printed on the back.
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Former Celtic TV presenter Harl wrote: "It's not what's under the tree that matters, it's who's gathered around it. Our best gift was getting you home.
"We've been overwhelmed with love and support for Craig and our family.
"CG if anyone can come back from this it's you. With you every hobble/step/stride/kick of the way. X"
The message received a flood of responses and likes on Instagram from Gordon's team-mates, fans and fellow WAGs.
Kayley Souttar wrote: "Sending love to you all" while Caitlyn Melville replied with two white heart emojis.
Hearts fan Robbie Rutherford added: "Wishing Craig a speedy recovery - our skipper."
Gordon himself was also among the thousands who liked the post, as was Hearts team-mate Stephen Kingsley.
And the goalkeeper insists he won't be beaten by the injury and addressed reports he'd retire.
He said: "When I've been 'written off' with injuries before, every game is one more than at times, I thought I might get.
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"I know what lies ahead as I've walked this road before and I'll do it again, albeit on crutches for now."
Hearts have appointed striker Lawrence Shankland as Gordon's replacement as captain.
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