Tag: Goalkeeper

25 July 2024 Off

Lawrence Vigouroux: Swansea City sign Burnley goalkeeper

By Total Football News

“For such a young goalkeeper to be prepared to start the build-up was incredible. Now he is an experienced keeper and he has always been a great shot stopper, and he has continued to improve throughout his career, so I am excited to work with him again.

“This is the opportunity he has been craving, he has a chance to establish himself as a Championship number one and this is

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23 July 2024 Off

Matija Sarkic: Millwall to retire the shirt number in honour of goalkeeper

By Total Football News

Millwall will retire their number 20 shirt in memory of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic who died in June, aged 26.

Sarkic joined the Lions from Wolves in August 2023 and made 33 appearances last season.

The club plan to honour the Montenegro international prior to their Championship season opener against Watford on 10 August.

A mural painting of Sarkic is also being planned at the Den while a “Matija Sarkic Award”

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22 July 2024 Off

Vaclav Hladky: Burnley sign former Ipswich Town goalkeeper

By Total Football News

Burnley have signed Czech goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky on a two-year deal after he left newly promoted Ipswich Town earlier this summer.

The 33-year-old had been offered a new contract with the Tractor Boys, having helped them win promotion to the Premier League last season.

Whilst with Ipswich, Hladky won successive promotions and made a total of 71 appearances in all competitions between 2021 and 2024.

“I’ve heard a lot of

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22 July 2024 Off

Michael Cooper: Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper expected to stay at Home Park

By Total Football News

Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney says he expects goalkeeper Michael Cooper to stay at the club despite speculation over his future.

Cooper has missed a large chunk of the last two seasons with injuries but has been first choice when fit.

The highly-rated 24-year-old has a year left to run on his contract and has been linked with a move away from Home Park this season so Argyle do not

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18 July 2024 Off

Everton goalkeeper Jack Barrett joins Blackburn Rovers

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers have signed former Everton goalkeeper Jack Barrett on a free transfer.

The 22-year-old, released by the Toffees, has been on trial at Ewood Park, and has done enough to land a one-year contract.

He was included in the squad which faced Accrington Stanley in a pre-season friendly at the weekend.

Barrett made his professional debut in May, appearing for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League while on

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10 July 2024 Off

Alex Cairns: Leeds United re-sign goalkeeper from Salford City

By Total Football News

Experienced goalkeeper Alex Cairns has re-signed for Leeds United on a two-year contract.

The 31-year-old came through the Whites’ academy and made his professional debut with the club before leaving for Chesterfield in 2015.

He spent last term with Salford City, keeping eight clean sheets in his 46 League Two appearances, having featured on loan with the Ammies the season before.

Cairns was also instrumental in the Ammies’ Carabao Cup

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3 July 2024 Off

Jonathan Bond: Goalkeeper rejoins Watford following spell in US

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Watford have re-signed goalkeeper Jonathan Bond on a one-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.

The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving US Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy in February.

Bond began his career Vicarage Road, coming through the academy and making 33 first-team appearances before joining Reading in 2015.

“It is very nostalgic to come back here and see some familiar faces; making

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3 July 2024 Off

Leo Wahlstedt: Goalkeeper departs Blackburn Rovers for Danish side AGF

By Total Football News

Goalkeeper Leo Wahlstedt has departed Blackburn Rovers to join Danish Superliga club AGF for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old signed for Rovers from Norwegian side Odds Ballklubb in August 2023 on a three-year deal to replace former goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski.

Sweden international Wahlstedt kept four clean sheets in his 25 appearances for the club across all competitions.

Blackburn ended last season in 19th place in the Championship while AGF finished

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28 June 2024 Off

Josh Griffiths: West Brom goalkeeper signs new deal until 2027

By Total Football News

“I really believe the club is going in one direction and that’s forwards. There’s an exciting few years ahead now with the new owner.

“However, I’ve got to say Alex Palmer was outstanding last season. Probably the best goalkeeper in the league.”

After season-long loans at Cheltenham Town (2020-21) and Lincoln City (2021-22), Griffiths was recalled from a season’s loan at Portsmouth in January 2023 to make 10 first team

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27 June 2024 Off

Portsmouth sign goalkeeper Jordan Archer on two-year contract

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Portsmouth have signed goalkeeper Jordan Archer on a two-year deal.

The 31-year-old left QPR at the end of last season after making just one appearance for the club.

Archer, capped once by Scotland, started his career at Tottenham Hotspur and has included spells at Millwall, Oxford United, Fulham and Middlesbrough.

“Jordan brings a wealth of experience and knows what it takes to compete at this level of the game,” said

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