Wolves opt to keep Eastwood
29 Mar 2008 - 09:57:15
Wales international Freddy Eastwood will remain with Wolves after boss Mick McCarthy opted not to let the former Southend United striker join Coventry City on loan.
Eastwood has struggled since moving to Moilneux last summer, finding the net only four times so far this season.
McCarthy admitted a move almost took place, telling the club's official website: "There's been interest from a number of clubs and I considered Coventry because Freddy hasn't been playing here.
"It nearly happened but I changed my mind. I'm entitled to do that. It was my decision not to let him go.
"Suddenly, it might be me scratching around for a striker if, say, we picked up a couple of injuries at Charlton. It's all about us and what's good for the club.
"He or Stephen Ward or Stephen Elliott may poach the goal that gets us in the play-offs.
"Freddy just wants to play. There's not a problem between him and me, but I just decided the best course of action was to keep him."