Freddie Woodman

Here we go again


Newcastle United shot-stopper Freddie Woodman is believed to be on Celtic’s transfer shortlist this summer.

Woodman has been on loan at Swansea City in the Sky Bet Championship this term and Steve Bruce has already hinted that the Magpies will allow him to leave on a temporary basis again next season.


Woodman still has another year left on his contract on Tyneside after signing an extension last summer.

But his short-term future with United looks ominous given Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow are battling for the No 1 spot and Bruce signed a No 3 in Mark Gillespie from Motherwell on a free transfer last week.

The 28-year-old has been drafted in to increase competition after the departure of long-serving Republic of Ireland international Rob Elliot.

Woodman is more than capable of stepping up to the Scottish Premiership after loan spells with Kilmarnock and Aberdeen earlier in his career.


Celtic have held a long-term interest in Woodman, but whether they can guarantee first-team action remains to be seen.



The Hoops lost Fraser Forster last week after the ex-Toon reserve shot-stopper vowed to fight for his place with Southampton.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon said: “Well we are looking at other options.

"There was a deal agreed between both the clubs and it's gone quiet from the player's side of things.

"Like everything else, we would dearly love him back here. But if that's not the case then we'll look elsewhere.

"We're looking at a number of options in the goalkeeping front, it's such an important position.




Fraser did wonderful things for us last season and he's got big gloves to fill."

When asked about Woodman’s future last week Bruce said: "Freddie is in that situation where he wants to play.




So we will review the whole situation. I understand that Freddie wants to play.

“We are very fortunate that we have two excellent goalkeepers in Dubravka and Karl Darlow who are terrific.”

 

He's woeful. Genuinely..

 

Wow Freddie woodman on loan going for 10. Sounds drastic

 

If we go for him I hope it’s to replace Gordon, not to be number 1. Seen someone mention Darren Randolph as a suggestion, always thought he was a good keeper.

 

Woodntman

 

He's pish

 

Can't believe some of the pish we are being linked with..Joe Hart, Freddie Woodman...whit a * step doon fae FF. Surely there must be a better plan B than whit the rags are saying.

 

Better off with Freddie Mercury ffs, file under pish

 

All I remember is when he was at Aberdeen he didn’t look the best, although that was a few years back. I think we need to be looking at better.

 

Jeez...

I hear Rab Douglas is looking for a move....

 

Think we might be best just starting a general goalie thread as this could get boring.