Wolverhampton Wanderers new signing, John Ruddy, has vowed that the club will gain promotion to the Premier League for ailing Carl Ikeme.
Ruddy, who was signed a few days after Ikeme was diagonised of acute leukemia said; “I thought I’d be rivalling Carl here for the jersey. “I have spoken to him since I’ve been here, just to pass on my best wishes. I thought that was the right thing to do.
“For a number of years, I have competed against him,
“I’ve got a lot of respect for him as a goalkeeper and as a guy. I said that in one of the first interviews I did when I came here, I wanted to say something.
“It’s heart-wrenching. It puts into perspective what life actually means.”
Speaking further Ruddy said: “Myself and the lads are really hoping that Carl can make his way back down here at some point and give us the boost we need during the season.
“I think that’s what it would be, a massive boost for everyone. Probably Carl as well. I think he’s in good spirits, the treatment is going well.”
The ageless goalkeeper assured that the club will seek for promotion to honour the Nigerian.