Pardew reveals Eastwood ‘hurt’

ALAN PARDEW admits it “hurts” to see former West Ham trainee Freddy Eastwood banging in the goals for Southend.

The 23-year-old was released by the east London club just before Pardew took charge at Upton Park.

Having then plied his trade at non-league Grays Athletic before a move to Roots Hall, Eastwood is now one of the hottest young prospects in the Coca-Cola Championship – having blasted in a stunning free-kick to knock holders Manchester United out of the Carling Cup earlier this week.