Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce throws gauntlet to goalkeepers
Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce has thrown down the gauntlet to senior goalkeepers Julian Eyestone and Ted Cann ahead of the League Two opener at Cheltenham Town. The Millers chief faces a key decision ahead of his first league game at the helm.
What happened?
Rotherham United has signed Julian Eyestone on loan from Brentford, and the Texan-born USA youth international will compete with Ted Cann for the number-one spot in goal. Eyestone, 20, has joined the club for the full 2026-27 campaign and has been away with the American national team at the World Cup.
Why it matters for Rotherham
The battle to be number one in goal will be a key aspect of Rotherham United's season, with Eyestone and Cann competing for the spot. Bruce is confident that both goalkeepers will push each other to improve the team's goalkeeping area.
What comes next?
The League Two opener at Cheltenham Town will be a crucial test for Rotherham United's goalkeepers, with Eyestone and Cann looking to make a strong impression. The Millers chief has stated that whoever starts with the number-one spot will have to play well to keep it, with someone waiting in the wings to come in if they don't perform.
Rotherham United's current form
Rotherham United finished the 2025 season in 23rd place in League One, with 41 points from 46 games. The team has scored 41 goals and conceded 71, resulting in a -30 goal difference. They are 62 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. In their last result, Wycombe beat Rotherham 3-2 on May 2, 2026. The team's recent form has been 0W-2D-3L (LLDDL), with the last two losses coming in the last two games.
