“Would certainly be a good addition” – Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit reacts as 36-year-old closes in on transfer arrival

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Sheffield Wednesday are in advanced talks to bring experienced goalkeeper David Stockdale to Hillsborough, according to YorkshireLive.

The Owls are on the lookout for a replacement for Bailey Peacock-Farrell, with the Northern Ireland international headed back to parent club Burnley following the end of his loan spell in South Yorkshire.

Whilst he may not end up being the first-choice stopper for Darren Moore in the upcoming 2022-23 League One season, the 36-year-old will bring some experience to the goalkeeping department, having played at Premier League and Championship level for Fulham, Ipswich Town, Hull City, Birmingham City and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Stockdale played in every single League One match for Wycombe Wanderers last season as they made the third tier play-offs, keeping 19 clean sheets in the process.

FLW’s Wednesday fan pundit James Mappin has expressed his satisfaction with the club’s move for Stockdale, even though there are obvious reservations in regards to his age.

“I must admit this has caught me a bit off-guard – I wasn’t really expecting us to be linked with someone like Stockdale,” James said.

“Not because of his talent – obviously he’s a good goalkeeper – just because of his age, really.

“36 years old, how many years has he got left? Is it just going to be a one-year deal? It will be interesting to find out what’s being tabled – if ever we do find that out.

“I thought we’d be looking for someone a bit younger, we’ve been speaking about that quite a bit, we’ve got quite an old