Three Irish keepers on the move

CHAMPIONSHIP side Leeds United yesterday confirmed they have signed Republic of Ireland youth international goalkeeper Eric Grimes from Cork club Ringmahon Rangers.

And Grimes is one of three Irish keepers on the move, with senior internationals Keiren Westwood and Joe Murphy also set for pastures new. Westwood completed a move to Sunderland last night.

Leeds said yesterday that Grimes, 16, will take his place on the Yorkshire club’s scholarship scheme later this summer. Grimes has represented Ireland at U16 level and United manager Simon Grayson said: “Eric is a good player with good potential and he is definitely one for the future.