'An outstanding goalkeeper across every stage of his career'

[BBC] We asked for your thoughts after goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement from football on Thursday. Here's what some of you said: Arthur : Celtic shouldn't have let him go, I thought he was outstanding. Bill : Great keeper for all his clubs and country. As a Celtic fan I thought we let him go far too soon, as his form at Hearts proved. Hopefully he won't be lost to the game and maybe become a great goalkeeping coach. Chris C : He's had such a great career. He's been such a great goalkeeper for so long. To come back from serious injury and still produce the level and standard he has is amazing. Some of his saves on European nights at Celtic. But honestly my abiding memory of him will always be in the Scottish cup final of the treble season, on his knees in pure emotion. An amazing servant with Celtic, and a retirement well deserved. Thanks for everything Craig. Chris : Gordon was an outstanding goalkeeper across every stage of his career - for Hearts, Sunderland, Celtic, and Scotland. What he achieved after two years out of the game when he came to Celtic was remarkable. To walk into Celtic, be the number one goalkeeper, and immediately deliver performances of real authority said everything about his quality and mentality. And to carry that standard deep into his forties now is nothing short of extraordinary. A brilliant career, a model professional and a goalkeeper whose shot stopping skills were sensational. Paul : Best modern era goalkeeper Scotland have had. Utterly fantastic period at Celtic too. I wish him well. Conor : Pretty sad that he is retiring at such a young age, can't believe he has just given up, but seriously he has been around for what feels like my whole life and has always been one of, and usually the best Scottish keeper. I would have had him in ahead of Gunn at the world cup. He could still get a game for most clubs in the country. He should be proud of all he has achieved. I wish him a long and happy retirement. Legend. Thom : Gordon, you're a legend. The best ever Scottish goalkeeper, without a doubt. Articulate and well spoken. I've had the pleasure to watch your career blossom through the years. Enjoy your retirement big fella, you deserve it.