QPR complete signing of keeper Westwood

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QPR have completed the signing of veteran goalkeeper Kieren Westwood on a contract until the end of the season.

West London Sport revealed on Thursday that Rangers were looking to sign Westwood, 37, ahead of this weekend’s match against Peterborough.

David Marshall’s injury left the club facing a keeper crisis as they look to secure a play-off place.

Marshall, playing in the absence of the sidelined Seny Dieng, tore his hamstring in Wednesday’s defeat at Nottingham Forest and is likely to be out for at least six weeks.


Dieng faces a month out with a thigh problem, while youngster Joe Walsh is unavailable because of a hand injury.

Westwood was a free agent, having been without a club since leaving Sheffield Wednesday last summer.

The Manchester-born Westwood, a Republic of Ireland international, spent seven years at Wednesday and his career has also included spells at Sunderland and Coventry.

He had been training with Crewe in order to maintain his fitness.

Westwood told QPR’s website: “I’m delighted to be here – really excited.

“It’s the business end of the season and it’s really exciting to be involved in it.”