Ex-Prem participant walked out of EFL membership in January – and re-signed simply days later

League One membership Peterborough United signed the identical participant twice within the January switch window.

Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer rejoined the membership simply three days after he left to develop into a free agent, the Mirror report. Steer first signed a short-term take care of The Posh after leaving the Premier League aspect. He left when his contract ended, however shortly returned earlier than the switch window closed.

The 31-year-old initially joined as backup for first-choice goalie Nicholas Bilokapic. After making 4 appearances and seeing the staff stay unbeaten, Steer left when Bilokapic returned from harm.

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However, he was again simply three days later, signing a brand new deal till the top of the season. “I am happy to be back, and I am here to help the club in an exciting part of the season with the team in a good position in the league and also in the semi-finals of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy,” Steer informed membership media.

“It was a strange feeling watching the scores come through on Tuesday evening, so when I heard that there was something to be done, it was obviously an opportunity that I wanted to take. I was gutted to leave in the first place, but I am here now, and I can’t wait to get back out there at training.

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“It was a strange feeling watching the scores come through on Tuesday evening, so when I heard that there was something to be done, it was obviously an opportunity that I wanted to take.

“I used to be gutted to go away within the first place, however I’m right here now, and I can not wait to get again on the market at coaching.” He added, “There is lots to play for, it’s a nice dressing room and I actually liked working with the gamers and coaches.

“Competition for locations is so wholesome, it pushes everyone, you’ll be able to’t relaxation in your laurels, that’s soccer, I’m actually wanting ahead to it and having a great battle.



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“The supporters have been great with me. The game at Charlton, the away fans got really behind me and made me feel welcome. To have their backing is great and I just want to repay their faith in me as best as I can.”

Ferguson, himself in a fourth stint as Peterborough boss, had beforehand defined he accepted Steer’s causes for leaving. In addition to Steer and Australia under-23 keeper Bilokapic, Peterborough’s goalkeeper choices embrace Fynn Talley and the presently injured Will Blackmore.



He was contracted to Aston Villa for 10 years
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“He doesn’t want to risk not being guaranteed playing every week,” mentioned Ferguson about Steer’s alternative to go away. “Now for me as a manager, I can’t guarantee anyone playing, that is not something I have done in the past or ever would do in the future. In football, things change all the time.”

“It was explained clearly that Nick would play Tuesday and I would have a decision to make for the Wigan game on Saturday. The boy has made the decision, but we have three good goalkeepers in Nick, Fynn and Will with Will obviously a few months away from fitness. We thank Jed but we move on.”

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