York Canary 28 Posted January 18, 2013 Norwich keeper John Ruddy has revealed the extent of the injury that has kept him out of action since November. The England international said that his thigh muscle had "ripped off the bone" during the 1-1 draw against Everton eight weeks ago. The 26-year-old added that his recuperation is going well and that he hopes to be back in action by April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussexyellow 55 Posted January 18, 2013 Hmm that''s not good. By the time he is match sharp the season will be all but over. Don''t think we will see much of him, if at all, before next season. Such a shame as his form had been excellent, and was really deveoping into an absolutely top class keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 245 Posted January 18, 2013 Gutted when I read that - thought he was going to be back in March :(heres the url from bbc http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21078118?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,224 Posted January 18, 2013 Definitely sounds like he''s out for the rest of the season. Pretty much explains those rumours that we were looking at another keeper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted January 18, 2013 TBH he did say that he aims to be back for the start of April and he''ll be in full training by end of March at the International Break so it''s very possible he''ll have 6 games or so.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,917 Posted January 18, 2013 That is grim. Shows just how much stress he puts on his body launching those long balls forward.Hope we can keep Ruddy when the inevitable bids for him come in during the summer transfer window. Top bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,202 Posted January 18, 2013 Hughton''s ultra caution that he is often criticised for has been invaluable in this case. Lambert would not have signed another keeper (he relied on young Rudd last season as back-up) and we could be looking to trouble by now. This is no criticism of Rudd, a very fine prospect, but Bunn''s experience has been invaluable at times. I am not oer-convinced by Bunn, but he''ll have to do for now. He is a confident ''keeper it seems and this is good for any defence. He is also an excellent shot stopper. Well done Hughton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 0 Posted January 18, 2013 As it appears to be April, with Ruddy now seemingly written off for the season, I think we need a new keeper to compete with Bunn. Off the top of my head, Craig Gordon possibly? On a deal until the end of the season, with an oppertunity to revitalise a once promising career. As badly awry as his career gone, last chance saloon could elicit the elements that once made him subject to Britain''s highest goalkeeping transfer fee.Hindsight ever the bane of ones life, to think i, along with so many others, questioned Hughton when he brought in Bunn; as much as i think Jed Steer could compete at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,606 Posted January 18, 2013 Perhaps a year too early for Jed but I think he''s going to be a top keeper and the prem could well be his future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted January 18, 2013 He will do we''ll so long as he puts his feet back on the ground and keeps them there, apart from when he''s in goals of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
