Sunderland have completed the surprise signing of Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Nick Colgan, who was a free agent after leaving Ipswich.The 34-year-old has penned a one-year deal at the Stadium of Light having been released by the Tractor Boys at the end of last season.
Colgan recently had a trial at Bradford, but failed to win a deal at Valley Parade.
However, Black Cats boss Roy Keane has decided to offer the former Chelsea, Hibernian and Barnsley man the chance to play in the Premier League and he will provide cover for number one Craig Gordon.
"It's a huge challenge which I'm really looking forward to," Colgan told the club's official website.
"I got the call from the gaffer and he gave me 24 hours to think about it, but I think it took me about 24 seconds to decide!
"He told me he wants to carry a good squad of goalkeepers and it's my job to bring my experience to the other keepers and to add some pressure on them and keep them on their toes, and I'm looking forward to getting started."
Colgan, born in Drogheda, has won nine caps for the Republic of Ireland.
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av seen colgan play for barnsley loads of times hes a decent keeper....reali good shot stopper but not good at all at controlling his box or in the air...hes a championship/league 1 keeper at best...not good enough for premiership at all seen as barnsley released him 6month ago...but hes irish int he so he will always have the chance to join roy keanes irish sunderland team
I guess that means Fulop is definately going. What about Darren Ward? Had a stinker last night I know, but do we really need a 4th keeper?
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