Source: Daily_Mail
Sidelined Sunderland keeper Gordon points the finger at Spurs star Defoe
Craig Gordon has blamed Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe for the challenge which left him with a broken arm. [LNB]The 26-year-old Sunderland keeper is facing several weeks on the sidelines after suffering the fracture in a collision with the frontman during last weekend's 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat at White Hart Lane. [LNB] Writing in his blog on the club's official website, Scotland international Gordon said: 'I thought at the time it was a poor challenge. After looking at it again, I haven't changed my mind. [LNB] Sitting out: Gordon faces a spell on the sidelines with his injury[LNB]'It's always dangerous diving down at strikers' feet, but I feel Jermain might have done more to avoid the collision.'[LNB] The injury is the latest in a series to have blighted the former Hearts keeper's time on Wearside following his then club record £9million move south. [LNB]He has produced some of his best form for the club in recent weeks after re-establishing himself in the side following a lengthy absence last season. [LNB]Gordon returned in place of Marton Fulop for the 4-1 Carling Cup second round victory at Norwich on August 24, and has started every game since. [LNB] Firing line: Gordon was not happy with Defoe (right) at White Hart Lane[LNB]He said: 'It's a real blow personally as I feel I was really starting to discover my best form for Sunderland after what's been a really difficult time with injuries over the past couple of years. [LNB]'I have been completely injury free since coming back for the Norwich game, but now after this broken arm, I will be out again for a number of weeks.'[LNB] Sunderland keeper Gordon ruled out of Scotland's match with WalesTottenham 2 Sunderland 0: Black Cats robbed by Spurs after Gomes heroicsNIALL QUINN EXCLUSIVE: We're not all mercenaries and Drogba proves thatBall hopes to land Wigan deal as Sunderland step up Figueroa chaseSUNDERLAND FC
