A huge U-turn as Jed Steer re-signs for Peterborough United until the end of the season

Just three days after deciding to leave London Road, goalkeeper Jed Steer has signed a contract at Posh until the end of the season.

Steer made a favourable impression during four first-team appearances for Posh after signing a short-term contract last month, but, according to Posh, the 31 year-old opted to leave after no guarantees were received he would remain as first-choice goalkeeper now that Nicholas Bilokapic has returned to full fitness.

But there has been an apparent change of heart.

Steer quits Posh

Steer said: “I am happy to be back, and I am here to help the club in an exciting part of the season with the team in a good position in the league and also in the semi-finals of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy.

“It was a strange feeling watching the scores come through on Tuesday evening, so when I heard that there was something to be done, it was obviously an opportunity that I wanted to take. I was gutted to leave in the first place, but I am here now, and I can’t wait to get back out there at training.

“There is plenty to play for. It is a great dressing room and I really loved working with the players and coaches. Competition for places is so healthy, it pushes everybody, you can’t rest on your laurels, that is football, I am really looking forward to it and having a good battle.

“The supporters have been great with me. To have their backing is great and I just want to repay their faith in me as best as I can.”

Steer will be available for selection for Saturday’s game with Wigan Athletic at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Bilokapic played in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy win over AFC Wimbledon.

Tickets are on sale for that game at www.theposhtickets.com.