weeyin Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Saw this snippet in the Times Online match report today. Ruddy’s loan spell at Fir Park ends in January but the goalkeeper is keen to extend that because he feels that Gannon is building something at Motherwell. “The manager is very methodical and knows what he wants and we have the foundations at the club to take on the top two. I am certainly keen to stay at Motherwell beyond this season.” Hopefully we have the funds to make this a reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightdodgyman Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Crackin news. I doubt we could get him on a long term deal but anything beyond January is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymurdoch Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Great to see players WANTING to be at Fir Park and WANTING to wear the jersey fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Others are just sitting up and noticing the performance of Ruddy and 'Well now. Makes sense for both parties to keep him : he gets 'in the shop window' and we continue to thrive on the back of his undoubted quality. I hate this phrase, but, long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'WellGall Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 great piece of news im sure in the summer when we got him on loan that there was a fee agreed of around £250,000 so im sure there must be some plan to get him in full time in january as he is one of the best keepers we have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Although i'm doubtful we could raise the £250,000 needed to buy him, i'd say it would be money well spent. Hopefully if we are looking to do anything further, such as extend his loan or even buy him, we do it before he gets the chance to impress anyone too much and start attracting interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 im sure in the summer when we got him on loan that there was a fee agreed of around £250,000 Has that ever been confirmed or was it just paper talk? Flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ruddy signed a 4 year deal with Everton at the end of the 2004/2005 season. So, if my arithmetic skills are still up to snuff, that should mean he's available on a Bosman at some stage this season. Of course, that doesn't mean he comes cheap as there would typically be some sort of signing fee going to the player himself, but I imagine it opens up more realistic possibilities. Especially if he is keen to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ruddy signed a 4 year deal with Everton at the end of the 2004/2005 season. If he signed a 4 year deal would it not have run out by now? 05/06 - 1 06/07 - 2 07/08 - 3 08/09 - 4 While we're in 09/10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Apart from the Europa League games, I've not actually seen Ruddy play until Saturday there. Good shot stopper aye, but for a big guy he came and flapped at about 4 crosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Everton bought him for a quarter mil. No way they get all that back for him from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Apart from the Europa League games, I've not actually seen Ruddy play until Saturday there. Good shot stopper aye, but for a big guy he came and flapped at about 4 crosses. He solid with crosses. The amount of times i've seen him catch it comfortably where Buzz woulda flapped at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 As I say, Saturday was the first time I've properly seen the big man, and he appeared to misjudge a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunnyMFC Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 It would be fantastic if we could extend his loan deal or even better getting him permamently but I think championship teams will be after him if he keeps playing well as he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon_da_well Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 He does come for balls be has no chance of getting and has made one or 2 mistakes. However, he's twice the goalkeeper Smith was or ever will be. In fact, he's the best keeper I've seen in a 'Well shirt for a long time and would be delighted for any kind of extended deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well_Jaggy Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 If he signed a 4 year deal would it not have run out by now? 05/06 - 1 06/07 - 2 07/08 - 3 08/09 - 4 While we're in 09/10? looks like he did sign in 05. he must have signed an extension at some point along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 John Ruddy he's not small, he's far away see father ted if you don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 He might be keen to stay but I think Motherwell FC will be less keen to pay a transfer fee. If the £250,000 figure is true it would be one of the biggest transfer fee's we''ve ever paid and in this financial climate there is no chance of us spending that much. Frankly, in the post Bosman age, when a contract hardly protects a clubs investment it'd be daft for a club like us to pay that sort of money even if we did have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfinz Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 He might be keen to stay but I think Motherwell FC will be less keen to pay a transfer fee. If the £250,000 figure is true it would be one of the biggest transfer fee's we''ve ever paid and in this financial climate there is no chance of us spending that much. Frankly, in the post Bosman age, when a contract hardly protects a clubs investment it'd be daft for a club like us to pay that sort of money even if we did have it. Agreed. No way will we pay quarter of a mill on a player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bones Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 There's no way we'll pay £250,000 for Ruddy. I'd be delighted if he stayed until the end of the season,he's a good 'keeper. I can't help feel though that he's helped by the fact he actually looks like a GK. Tall and broad,shouts at the defence in a loud voice etc. Image plays a huge part in how players are perceived. As Gazzy B states he's not as error free as some would have you believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxi Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 You say we wont pay £250k for Ruddy. We paid £110k for Hammell albeit that was out of the £250k for Paterson. But maybe there is still some money in transfer kitty from the Clarkson,Quinn sales and the maybe thought Ruddy was too much of a risk to first gamble £250k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorator Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 He might be keen to stay but I think Motherwell FC will be less keen to pay a transfer fee. If the £250,000 figure is true it would be one of the biggest transfer fee's we''ve ever paid and in this financial climate there is no chance of us spending that much. Frankly, in the post Bosman age, when a contract hardly protects a clubs investment it'd be daft for a club like us to pay that sort of money even if we did have it. only gagg and mcskimming we paid more for and you are right no way will we pay that amount[spencers fee will never be found out ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 He does come for balls be has no chance of getting and has made one or 2 mistakes. However, he's twice the goalkeeper Smith was or ever will be. In fact, he's the best keeper I've seen in a 'Well shirt for a long time and would be delighted for any kind of extended deal. Very true that. over the years we've never been blessed with that many exceptional keepers. Big Sieb was probably the best on his day that I can remember - but he flew by the seat of his pants at times too and was a bit too erratic. Big Ruddy is a breath of fresh air and is still young in keepers terms as well. Would love for us to hang onto him. You watch any keeper in any game and they'll make errors. I really don't gie a fuck about that either - he's miles better than what we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I think big Ruddy is quality, but if we do have a £250k warchest lying about (which I doubt) then I'm not sure I'd want it blown on a goalie. Apart from anything else, they tend to command less of a transfer fee going forward so it's highly unlikely we'd sell him on for seven figures in the future. £100k plus 5% sell-on clause would be reasonable I think. Would love him to stay though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Kerse Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 He does come for balls be has no chance of getting and has made one or 2 mistakes. However, he's twice the goalkeeper Smith was or ever will be. In fact, he's the best keeper I've seen in a 'Well shirt for a long time and would be delighted for any kind of extended deal. Your sig is awesome. Actually just sat and pished myself for 5 minutes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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