Woodgate to go on loan?

[Chelmsford_yid]

Harry Redknapp could send Jonathan Woodgate out on loan in order to aid the 30-year-old defender's recovery from a long-term groin injury."I would be willing to do that just to give him some games," Redknapp said.

Redknapp had feared Woodgate would be out for the season after a series of operations but revealed the centre-back could return to action in two weeks.
"Anyone who loans Jonathan is getting one of the best centre-halves in the Premier League," the Tottenham manager commented.
   "I said to Jonathan that if he comes through the next couple of weeks then it might be a good idea for him to go out on loan to play some matches and I think he fancies that.
"He has been out a long time and is a fantastic centre-half."
Woodgate's career has been blighted by back and knee injuries and his groin problem restricted him to only three appearances last season.
And Redknapp admitted that had Woodgate been out for the rest of the season, he would have feared the former Leeds and Real Madrid star's career was over.
"I don't know whether he'd come back from that," added Redknapp, who already has William Gallas, Sebastien Bassong, Younes Kaboul, Michael Dawson and Ledley King who can play in central defence.
"He has been out a long time but at least he's back training, feels good and looks in good shape. This period is make or break time for him really.
"He needs to get out, play some games and show he's ready to get his career going again."

[RiffHard]

Could be a great move for him but I get the feeling that Harry hints that the loan move could also turn to be permanent as he has too many cantre halves. We'll see.

[taimedowne]

Could be a great move for him but I get the feeling that Harry hints that the loan move could also turn to be permanent as he has too many cantre halves. We'll see.

I think you could be right. It will depend on the length of the loan period. If it's only for a couple of months in The Championship he may well have a future with us. If it's for the rest of the season to someone like West Ham or Wigan then it may well be goodbye.

[aspursfan]

If Woodgate can get back to match fitness without any further injury setbacks then I am thrilled. He would always be in my starting XI when fit.

[Biggs]

I like Woody.

We won some big games with him and King at the back.

Hopefully he can get back to full fitness, he would definitely be in the first 11 i think if he can get back to his best

[dedleysting]

I like Woody.

We won some big games with him and King at the back.

Hopefully he can get back to full fitness, he would definitely be in the first 11 i think if he can get back to his best

I would agree there, but the big question is "IF"

[Gareth Keown]

the sooner the better.... always, lovely hairdo tho..

[RiffHard]

the sooner the better.... always, lovely hairdo tho..

Of course, Gareth, of course.

[SomersetYiddo]

Woody is quality and when fit he would be one of the first names on my team sheet, such a good player but has been so unlucky with injuries. If he goes out on loan to a Championship club why not Bristol City? Rose & Caulker are already there and Harry can look at the 3 of them at one place and i hear they have some injuries in that area. But i have a feeling he will go out on loan to another EPL club because he is way above Championship level. I hope he gets fit fast and stays with us. I will never forget a cold night in Hull when he scored a late winner for us on a Monday night for it to be 2-1! Also Carling Cup Final he got our winner! COYS

[dedleysting]

I think he should go on loan to a prem club, he has too much quality for the championship if you ask me

[Metalanimal]

I think wherever he goes on loan it will be a view to a permanent move, as top class as Woody is he is equally injury prone and the years are ticking by him, we need to be moving forwand building our prefered a central defensive partnership (Daws & Kaboul or Daws & Bassong) for years to come and neither Woody or King can feature in that plan but still useful  to have around IF fit.

I wish him all the best whatever the outcome!

[Gilzeans Haircut]

Be good to see him back in a Spurs shirt as soon as..Harry will only loan him to a Championship side..

[SomersetYiddo]

Middlesborough looks the most likely to get him at the moment. YID ARMY

[pieboy]

Glad to see Woodgate is on the mend, great footballer But...I doubt he will every be the player he once was. Has missed far to much football and probably will be prone to injuries.

Dawson and Kabaul are the future of Spurs(Bassong is a v.good player too)
Gallas has been excellent.

The problem with King and Woodgate is that they are always injured. Dont think we have room for both, unfortunalty i think King and woodgate are fighting for the 1 spot espcially with the 25 man rule. 

[RiffHard]

As much as I'd like to see King and Woodgate get over their injuries I really cannot see that happening... They will be fine for a game or two but then something will happen again. Sad but probably true.