Crewe Alex FC have completed the signing of a former Premier League and Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper, joining on a short-team deal.

Keiren Westwood has joined Crewe ahead of The Railwaymen's home match against Crawley Town on Saturday 10 February.

The 39-year-old has represented the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry City and Carlisle United across a career spanning 519 games.

Kieren Westwood has been involved at Crewe Alex for three years, regularly taking part in training sessions at Reaseheath (Crewe Alex).

Westwood, who earned 21 caps for Republic of Ireland, made 19 Premier League appearances for Sunderland between 2011 and 2014.

The veteran keeper most recently played for QPR in the 2021-22 season, making six championship appearances.

Westwood has been involved at Crewe for three years, regularly taking part in training sessions at Reaseheath.

Manager, Lee Bell, told Crewe Alex's website: "Keiren is going to sign for an initial month and then we will take it from there.

"He is a brilliant professional and has been around the club for three years.

Kieren Westwood, who earned 21 caps for Republic of Ireland, made 19 Premier League appearances for Sunderland between 2011 and 2014 (Wiki Commons).

"He came with us as part of the coaching team when Fred (Barber) was ill earlier in the season.

"He has got great experience and he is a great influence.

"I've told him his job is to push Harvey (Davies), so he knows there is pressure on him and he has to perform. 

"He has had plenty of offers in this league, higher above, and abroad.

The signing of Kieren Westwood comes after Tom Booth suffered a collapsed lung in Crewe's most recent fixture at Tranmere Rovers (Crewe Alex).

"He has never retired but he only wants to do things that are right for him and his family. We are delighted to have him." 

The signing of Westwood comes after Tom Booth suffered a collapsed lung in Crewe's most recent fixture at Tranmere Rovers.

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