John Ruddy will spend a fourth season at Wolverhampton Wanderers after the Midlands outfit announced they’d triggered a contract extension and supporters are delighted with the news.
The 33-year-old looked on his way out this summer as a new deal was reportedly on the table for some time without being signed, but Wolves clearly had no intention of letting Ruddy leave.
Brilliant news
— Twinee (@TwineeSi) May 18, 2020
Great news! Well deserved!
— NAG (@Kingwolf84) May 18, 2020
Brilliant news. Ruddy looks to be a strong and much needed experienced character in the squad
— Lee M Haynes (@Leehaynesuk) May 18, 2020
Brilliant news, John's a thorough professional 👏.
— 𝓐𝓵𝓪𝓷 𝓛𝓮𝓮𝓼𝓮. (@_AlanLeese) May 18, 2020
Great news 🧡🖤🐺
— SuziWW🌈👥 🧡🖤/\_/\ 🇬🇧 (@Suzi_WW_Toner) May 18, 2020
Super move by the club. Underestimated just how important big JR is at the club.
— Nigel Greer (@NigelGreer7) May 18, 2020
Wonderful news. John is a class act both as a footballer and a human being
— BillyBarritt (@BillyBarritt) May 18, 2020
The England international has made 60 appearances in all competitions since joining Wolves from Norwich City in 2017, conceding 49 goals and keeping 31 clean sheets. Ruddy lost his starting place between the sticks when Rui Patricio was signed in 2018, but he’s been an able No.2 ever since.
The 33-year-old has only made 15 appearances in the last two seasons, 30% of what he made in 2017/18 alone, but he seems content with his role. Supporters recognise his professional attitude to being a No.2 and have been impressed with his performances.
Ruddy is described as one of the best backup goalkeepers in the Premier League, so Wolves would have a tough time replacing the 33-year-old if his contract was allowed to expire. Regardless, the right decision was eventually made and fans are pleased Ruddy will be kept for one more season.
