So wee Craigy Gordon, who I've watched mature from a gangly, spotty youngster into a gangly, spotty 9 million pound transfer, is off to the sunny climes of Sunderland as the most expensive British goalkeeper ever, and (I think) the fourth most expensive keeper in the world.

I know you English sorts don't follow the EssPeeEll that much but does anyone have any opinions on this transfer?

Personally, I'm sad to see the lad leave Hearts because, without a doubt, he was the best keeper in the league, especially considering his young age. He did a fantastic job for Hearts and kept us in a lot of games.

However, getting 7 million up front, plus another 2 after appearances, pretty much destroys all transfer records for clubs outwith the Old Firm - and for a goalkeeper, no less. So, considering he was going to leave at some point eventually, getting such a ridiculous amount of money aint so bad in my mind. Whether anything will be reinvested is another question.

Any of you have any thoughts? I'd be interested to know if English Premiership fans had even noticed him before now.