‘Back in the spotlight’ – Charlton boss Holden on Wollacott’s switch to join Hibs

Charlton boss Dean Holden believes that Joe Wollacott’s permanent move to Scottish side Hibernian will put the keeper “back in the spotlight”.

The 26-year-old has left the Addicks after losing his starting spot in the side to 23-year-old Ashley Maynard-Brewer.

Wollacott joined the South Londoners under Ben Garner on a free transfer at the start of the 2022-23 campaign.

He was set to be included in Ghana’s 26-man squad for the 2022 Qatar World Cup before suffering a broken finger in the warm-up before the 1-0 win at Burton in November.

Hibs, managed by former Bristol City boss Lee Johnson, will be competing in the Europa Conference League next season.

Our paper understands that Charlton are looking to bring in another goalkeeper.

“I have known Jojo for a long time – I worked with him at Bristol City,” Holden told the South London Press.

“It was terrible timing with the injury before the World Cup – he’s got huge ambitions to get back into that Ghana team.

“I have got a good relationship with him, so we spoke open and honestly.

“I came in and Ash became my number one choice. Craig MacGillivray left in January and Jojo became number two, effectively. 

“Jojo knows where he stands. I think it’s the right move for us and for Jojo as well. It’s a good division – I have played there myself. Hibs are a big club in a fantastic city.

“It will put him back in the spotlight. It allows us to freshen up the goalkeeper options and bring someone in who can challenge Ash.”