It was a snub to Newcastle United and manager Glenn Roeder when 33-year old out of contract Swedish goalkeeper Magnus Hedman snubbed offers of a return to action as understudy to Steve Harper when Shay Given was injured.
Even more so now that he has jumped at the chance of a contract until the end of the season at Chelsea. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we are a bigger attraction than Jose Mourinho's boys in blue, but the fact there was no other offer on the table when Roeder pounced, does concern some Toon fans. How do we intend bringing in the big names in January when the likes of Hedman are not interested?
Hedman will act as goalkeeper cover to Carlo Cudicini and Hilario and will remain in that role when Petr Cech returns from injury.
Hedman was previously with Coventry City and Celtic.