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Dundee United prospect explains Peterhead switch after Aberdeen baptism of fire

Newman
Newman was pitched straight into action against Aberdeen

Dundee United prospect Jack Newman reckons Peterhead is the ‘perfect’ platform for him to gain first-team experience.

The Scotland under-19 international goalkeeper joined the League One side on loan on Saturday and was immediately pitched into the starting line-up to face Aberdeen.

Although the Dons claimed a 2-0 victory in the Premier Sports Cup showdown, Newman turned in a solid display.

Indeed, he was voted Peterhead’s man of the match.

And now he is determined to make his mark under the watchful eye of ex-United hero Jim McInally.

Jack Newman
Newman, pictured, joined United from Sunderland in 2020.

“I said that as soon as the season started I needed football,” said Newman.

“As soon as this came up I thought ‘let’s do it’. There was probably no better game to come into.

“Going into a new club you need to know if you’re going to play. Especially for me as I need minutes. It’s the perfect place to come.”

Reflecting on his baptism of fire against the Reds, he added: “I got the shout on Friday afternoon about coming up here to play and I was straight into it from the start. It was pretty full-on!”

United connection

And Newman revealed that fellow United youngsters Flynn Duffy and Kieran Freeman helped to sell him on a switch to the Blue Toon.

Flynn Duffy
Seal of approval: Flynn Duffy.

Duffy, 18, notched three assists in 29 appearances during a formative campaign at Balmoor last term, while Freeman enjoyed 26 outings in 2019/20 on his way to becoming a Tangerines regular.

“Flynn Duffy was here last year and Kieran Freeman the year before and they had nothing but good things to say,” added Newman. “As soon as I heard it from them I made up my mind to do it.”

This switch represents a major step up for Newman after spending last season in the Lowland League with Spartans.

And he added: “It maybe wasn’t the standard of football I benefitted from, but the physicality of being around men’s first-team football. As a goalie it’s physical, you are getting roughed up and get stuck in.”

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