General Simon Eastwood wanted

[MJB]

Do you know something that's not being reported on the official site, where it says "at least the next couple of weeks"?

I’d suggest the poster’s record would suggest they have a good idea of the facts, rather than the information on the public domain.

 

[Berliner]

If Stevens doesn't grab the bull by the horns and make the jersey his own (or an emergency loan comes in), then he will never make it at this football club. Big few weeks for him.

 

[Jon-ioualways]

I’d suggest the poster’s record would suggest they have a good idea of the facts, rather than the information on the public domain.

Yes, quite agree. That's why I asked whether s/he knew something that wasn't being reported.

 

[CaptainOx]

Are we allowed to sign a loanee if we technically have a senior keeper available?

 

[greatunclekip]

Are we allowed to sign a loanee if we technically have a senior keeper available?

No. It will need to be a free agent.

 

[gingerox]

Jordan Archer (26) is surprisingly a free agent, Millwall's first choice keeper for last 4 seasons but was released in summer.

 

[Jason N]

Anything longer than a couple of weeks and we'll be screwed. I was really hoping that we could keep the momentum going over the busy Festive period. Unlike last season.

I believe that KR doesn't rate Stevens, so I think we will definitely bring someone in if Eastwood is out for longer.

 

[bazzer9461]

If it is 6-8 weeks that could be out season over, I still remember Mitchel

 

[BigLad]

Anything longer than a couple of weeks and we'll be screwed. I was really hoping that we could keep the momentum going over the busy Festive period. Unlike last season.

I believe that KR doesn't rate Stevens, so I think we will definitely bring someone in if Eastwood is out for longer.

Really dont think it is about KR not rating Stevens, infact from what I've heard its the opposite and he is well regarded by both the squad's senior pros and the management team themselves.

The dilema is would any manager go into the potential next eight weeks without Eastie and have a 22 year old with 4 first team starts and a 20 year old with no starts on the bench ! in a team threatening to be in the mix for promotion and fighting on all cup fronts still.

My guess will be that an emergancy loan (free agent) will be found but would not be surprised if Stevens keeps the gloves during Easties absence and the loanee acts as backup, especially if Stevens does well tomorrow night.

 

[Junior_1]

Eastwood is likely to be out with his knee for anything between 6-8 weeks.

Could be an emergency loan keeper incoming

Correct. Would say that’s the min as well.

 

[windmill]

Step up to the plate, Mr. Mike Salmon. Or the lad from Middlesbrough. Seriously, stick with Stevens.

 

[Shosho]

Sub optimal

 

[Discoland]

Jordan Archer (26) is surprisingly a free agent, Millwall's first choice keeper for last 4 seasons but was released in summer.

Had just seen this while having a quick google myself, good keeper although a little bit suspect at their place the last time we played them.

Would be happy with this although I imagine if we get a player like Archer in I wonder how much longer Stevens would be content with playing 2nd string keeper before he thinks he deserves an extended run in the team.

 

[yellowbow]

Im a little bit confused about the rules of ‘Emergency Loans’. Who would we be loaning a players whos ‘Out Of Contract’ from? Surely if it only involves OOC players then that isnt a loan, its merely signing an OOC player?

 

[Marked Ox]

Im a little bit confused about the rules of ‘Emergency Loans’. Who would we be loaning a players whos ‘Out Of Contract’ from? Surely if it only involves OOC players then that isnt a loan, its merely signing an OOC player?

You are correct, we would be signing them not loaning them.

 

[gingerox]

Had just seen this while having a quick google myself, good keeper although a little bit suspect at their place the last time we played them.

Would be happy with this although I imagine if we get a player like Archer in I wonder how much longer Stevens would be content with playing 2nd string keeper before he thinks he deserves an extended run in the team.

Also would raise the issue of what to do when Eastwood returns. I'd imagine Archer would want to remain first choice

 

[Jason N]

Eastwood is unlikely to be with us next season so if he's out for for a decent amount of time it would be good to find a long term replacement.

 

[Mellowyellow]

Really dont think it is about KR not rating Stevens, infact from what I've heard its the opposite and he is well regarded by both the squad's senior pros and the management team themselves.

The dilema is would any manager go into the potential next eight weeks without Eastie and have a 22 year old with 4 first team starts and a 20 year old with no starts on the bench ! in a team threatening to be in the mix for promotion and fighting on all cup fronts still.

My guess will be that an emergancy loan (free agent) will be found but would not be surprised if Stevens keeps the gloves during Easties absence and the loanee acts as backup, especially if Stevens does well tomorrow night.

We desperately need a free agent to step up to keep goal. JS is too prone to making errors, and even one error is what we can ill afford in our league games especially, to throw away what we've achieved this season.
On reasonably good authority I heard some time ago that KR doesn't have a great deal of faith in JS, which is why Mitchell came in so quickly last time Eastwood was injured.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Eastwood is unlikely to be with us next season so if he's out for for a decent amount of time it would be good to find a long term replacement.

We already have one...he is called Jack Stevens.

 

[Jason N]

We already have one...he is called Jack Stevens.

I'm willing to bet that if Eastwood is out for more than 2 weeks, OUFC will sign another Keeper to cover.

 

[Discoland]

We desperately need a free agent to step up to keep goal. JS is too prone to making errors, and even one error is what we can ill afford in our league games especially, to throw away what we've achieved this season.

You really dont like Stevens do you? Which matches have you seen him play that make you think hes more error prone than Eastwood?

I think hes more than suitable as cover for a couple of months pending Eastwood's injury but as you say I dont think KR has the faith in him he deserves.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

I'm willing to bet that if Eastwood is out for more than 2 weeks, OUFC will sign another Keeper to cover.

Yes the club will sign another keeper as cover. That is obvious but my reply was more pointing out that we already have a long term replacement to Eastwood in Stevens.

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

We desperately need a free agent to step up to keep goal. JS is too prone to making errors, and even one error is what we can ill afford in our league games especially, to throw away what we've achieved this season.
On reasonably good authority I heard some time ago that KR doesn't have a great deal of faith in JS, which is why Mitchell came in so quickly last time Eastwood was injured.

Mitchell didn’t really work out too well though did he... I’d rather Stevens had played tbh given how poor he was

 

[RyanioBirdio]

On reasonably good authority I heard some time ago that KR doesn't have a great deal of faith in JS, which is why Mitchell came in so quickly last time Eastwood was injured.

Let’s hope that if a keeper does come in that this time, our manager can resist claiming “he’s not my goalkeeper” the second he makes a mistake.

?

 

[akilham]

This just shows the foolhardiness of allowing Eastwood to dictate that he should play as many games as he is available for (because he spent so much of his career on the bench at his various clubs). I assume he’ll be moving back ‘up norf’ in the summer so maybe a good replacement should be purchased in January.

 

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

I think Stevens is given his chance while we assess the options for Jan

 

[greatunclekip]

How we handle this has the potential to be season defining. We are having an absolute horror show with injuries it has to be said.

 

[Jason N]

Yes the club will sign another keeper as cover. That is obvious but my reply was more pointing out that we already have a long term replacement to Eastwood in Stevens.

OK I am willing to bet that Stevens will not be the long term replacement for Eastwood.

 

[uptheus]

So pissed off with the tackle made on Eastwood causing this injury as it was clear that their player was never going to get to the ball, but still clattered into Eastwood meaning he would land awkwardly.

 

[Sarge]

So pissed off with the tackle made on Eastwood causing this injury as it was clear that their player was never going to get to the ball, but still clattered into Eastwood meaning he would land awkwardly.

no action taken by the inexperienced referee either, was there?