John Ruddy

Goalkeeper - Middlesbrough
22 Aug 2026
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 1 Transfers Relations Events 5 Awards Matches History

Events

5

  1. Worried by competition from a new signing Lucas França

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Left out as Sol Brynn was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sol Brynn was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Clashed with Joe Wildsmith over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  4. Worried by competition from a new signing Jasper Schendelaar

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  5. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Middlesbrough