Julian Eyestone (On loan at Rotherham)

[WarDamnBees]

Julian Eyestone joins Rotherham United on loan | Brentford FC

Brentford goalkeeper Julian Eyestone has joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old will spend the duration of the 2026/27 campaign with the

www.brentfordfc.com

Thrilled about this as an American. So excited to see him get quality minutes in.

 

[BFC1997]

Hadn't realised that Rotherham have ended up in League Two.
Big club at that level. I noticed their other GK is also 6foot7. Alex Bruce has a preference for his GKs!

Hopefully he earns a starting spot.

 

[JANORAK]

Thrilled about this as an American. So excited to see him get quality minutes in.

We’ve already signed his replacement from the US! (Ha.ha!)

Seriously, best of luck, Julian! (Somehow I missed Rovrum dropping down. Always enjoyed their yo-yoing.)

 

[taxi driver]

Thrilled about this as an American. So excited to see him get quality minutes in.

It's awesome that they have added to the signing class to boost their roster

 

[UNCCTF]

Julian Eyestone joins Rotherham United on loan | Brentford FC

Brentford goalkeeper Julian Eyestone has joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old will spend the duration of the 2026/27 campaign with the

www.brentfordfc.com

He then joined Duke, a prestigious sporting school, before signing for Brentford B in the summer of 2024.

As an American, this is the weirdest, clunkiest sentence ever. lol

 

[BFC1997]

He then joined Duke, a prestigious sporting school, before signing for Brentford B in the summer of 2024.

As an American, this is the weirdest, clunkiest sentence ever. lol

Why?

 

[UNCCTF]

Why?

For starters, I don't think Duke University - one of the best and wealthiest in the country - would love being referred to as a "sporting school." I don't think Americans would use that wording to describe any school, actually. haha.... In the U.S. this would read something like "Eyestone played one year at Duke University before leaving the Blue Devils to sign with Brentford's B team in 2024."

It's not important at all. It's just funny to see English sports journalists, who have a very particular way of saying things, then try to shoehorn that into the U.S. academy/collegiate sports space.

 

[Hullbee]

So will be playing at the New York stadium as an American will be an amazing experience…

 

[WarDamnBees]

He then joined Duke, a prestigious sporting school, before signing for Brentford B in the summer of 2024.

As an American, this is the weirdest, clunkiest sentence ever. lol

"prestigious sporting school"

Do NOT look up what their record was when they won the ACC in football, Brentford. They are good at men's basketball. Football and baseball are slightly above average at best.

 

[UNCCTF]

"prestigious sporting school"

Do NOT look up what their record was when they won the ACC in football, Brentford. They are good at men's basketball. Football and baseball are slightly above average at best.

My wife went to Carolina... the noise she made when I read her the "prestigious sporting school" line was something between a laugh and a snort.

Back on topic: Good luck to Julian. I hope our resident American gets some good reps at Rotherham and will be in the mix for Brentford in the future.

 

[Banana]

For starters, I don't think Duke University - one of the best and wealthiest in the country - would love being referred to as a "sporting school."

Oxford University have won the FA Cup. Just saying.

 

[Hullbee]

"prestigious sporting school"

Do NOT look up what their record was when they won the ACC in football, Brentford. They are good at men's basketball. Football and baseball are slightly above average at best.

The Irish twin golfers Lisa and Leona Maguire went there

 

[WarDamnBees]

The Irish twin golfers Lisa and Leona Maguire went there

Maybe so, but that’s not getting them any prestige. People only care about the “profit sports” (sports that the school operates at a profit and not a loss) which would be american football, basketball, baseball, and then depending on the school maybe women’s basketball. College golf mostly is not televised, so it doesn’t exactly earn “prestige”

 

[UNCCTF]

Maybe so, but that’s not getting them any prestige. People only care about the “profit sports” (sports that the school operates at a profit and not a loss) which would be american football, basketball, baseball, and then depending on the school maybe women’s basketball. College golf mostly is not televised, so it doesn’t exactly earn “prestige”

Yeah, I'll watch college soccer if it's on - especially the College Cup games - but it doesn't usually move the needle. I'm a bigger soccer fan than most, but Julian was playing for Duke, like 10-15 miles from my house, and I'd never heard of him before Brentford signed him.

 

[taxi driver]

"prestigious sporting school"

Do NOT look up what their record was when they won the ACC in football, Brentford. They are good at men's basketball. Football and baseball are slightly above average at best.

Duke are w***ers

Ghosted my daughter

 

[WarDamnBees]

Duke are w***ers

Ghosted my daughter

Ugh. Sorry to hear that. Although there’s plenty of personal bias, I highly highly recommend Auburn if she is still looking for schools in the US!

 

[taxi driver]

Ugh. Sorry to hear that. Although there’s plenty of personal bias, I highly highly recommend Auburn if she is still looking for schools in the US!

She isn't fast enough to swim there

 

[WarDamnBees]

She isn't fast enough to swim there

Darn… just don’t go to Alabama!

 

[LongLostBee]

She isn't fast enough to swim there

Don’t be a cheapskate. Buy her a plane ticket

 

[taxi driver]

Don’t be a cheapskate. Buy her a plane ticket

She is in the air to New Orleans as we type

 

[FarnhamBee]

Julian Eyestone joins Rotherham United on loan | Brentford FC

Brentford goalkeeper Julian Eyestone has joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old will spend the duration of the 2026/27 campaign with the

www.brentfordfc.com

He'll get the opportunity to learn a new language too, so that's bonus for him

 

[swr22]

He then joined Duke, a prestigious sporting school, before signing for Brentford B in the summer of 2024.

As an American, this is the weirdest, clunkiest sentence ever. lol

If they said 'the Blue Devils' then people would have complained about a typo!

 

[swr22]

Oxford University have won the FA Cup. Just saying.

And we must never, never allow it to happen again

 

[Banana]

And we must never, never allow it to happen again

because?

 

[Frothybaby]

because?

I guess he is of Cambridge Uni persuasion.

 

[swr22]

I guess he is of Cambridge Uni persuasion.

Correct. And thank you.

 

[WarDamnBees]

Has yet to appear for Roterham. Why would Roterham have brought him in if they weren’t going to play him? I guess he will do cup games but I mean this is quite unfortunate that he’s just sitting on the bench there instead of here. Does no parties involved any good, right??

 

[Gazza Bee]

Has yet to appear for Roterham. Why would Roterham have brought him in if they weren’t going to play him? I guess he will do cup games but I mean this is quite unfortunate that he’s just sitting on the bench there instead of here. Does no parties involved any good, right??

They aren't doing well so I reckon he'll get a chance soon. They'll be expecting to be top 3 this season.

 

[North London Bee]

Has yet to appear for Roterham. Why would Roterham have brought him in if they weren’t going to play him? I guess he will do cup games but I mean this is quite unfortunate that he’s just sitting on the bench there instead of here. Does no parties involved any good, right??

He has to earn his place and work hard.

 

[TadB]

Has yet to appear for Roterham. Why would Roterham have brought him in if they weren’t going to play him? I guess he will do cup games but I mean this is quite unfortunate that he’s just sitting on the bench there instead of here. Does no parties involved any good, right??

I will be surprised if he does not feature at some point. This loan, particularly for an American, will be a massive experience for him. He will understand what it is to be part of a squad that is fighting for three points every match. He will be part of a group, of whom many are playing to pay a mortgage, and to put food on their families table. The manager is probably concerned to keep his job. He needs to understand the pressure of playing in front of a crowd, many of whom are not slow to criticise. So even if he does not play he will return a better, and more knowledgeable player.

 

[Janemalc]

For starters, I don't think Duke University - one of the best and wealthiest in the country - would love being referred to as a "sporting school." I don't think Americans would use that wording to describe any school, actually. haha.... In the U.S. this would read something like "Eyestone played one year at Duke University before leaving the Blue Devils to sign with Brentford's B team in 2024."

It's not important at all. It's just funny to see English sports journalists, who have a very particular way of saying things, then try to shoehorn that into the U.S. academy/collegiate sports space.

Rather like Americans referring to football as soccer, when the rest of the world know it as football!

 

[Andrelux]

Rather like Americans referring to football as soccer, when the rest of the world know it as football!

Except in italy

 

[WarDamnBees]

Except in italy

And Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, etc…

 

[stevendamico]

Rather like Americans referring to football as soccer, when the rest of the world know it as football!

You know it was you brits who coined the term Soccer right? All the attacks about calling it soccer are absurd once you know the etymology.

Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer | Britannica

One of the best-known differences between British and American English is the fact that the sport known as football in Great Britain is usually called soccer in the United States.

www.britannica.com

 

[hairman]

You know it was you brits who coined the term Soccer right? All the attacks about calling it soccer are absurd once you know the etymology.

Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer | Britannica

One of the best-known differences between British and American English is the fact that the sport known as football in Great Britain is usually called soccer in the United States.

www.britannica.com

True dat.

 

[hairman]

You know it was you brits who coined the term Soccer right? All the attacks about calling it soccer are absurd once you know the etymology.

Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer | Britannica

One of the best-known differences between British and American English is the fact that the sport known as football in Great Britain is usually called soccer in the United States.

www.britannica.com

Just read this. Written in 1955.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Anyway, back to Julian Eyestone.....

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Gets his start today, about time.
View: https://x.com/rotherhamunited/status/2098754987685765557?s=46&t=ukjgrzYFeJbPTMwvOO1efQ

 

[A Real Mysteron]

Great stuff.
I really rate him.

 

[Untouchable]

Gets his start today, about time.
View: https://x.com/rotherhamunited/status/2098754987685765557?s=46&t=ukjgrzYFeJbPTMwvOO1efQ

Finished 3-3.

 

[damsgard.szn]

Finished 3-3.

only 3 goals away from a debut clean sheet….

 

[Mr Tree]

Couldn't have done much about the goals, though! Any Rotherham reviews on his performance?

 

[agoyal]

All I can find are the social media comments. All that I can see are positive. Saying he was confident, commanded his area well, and just will need some time between the sticks. They're quite tired of the previous starter though, so I imagine he needs results to keep the goodwill.

 

[WarDamnBees]

View: https://x.com/usmnt/status/2100600873122451935?s=46


No call up for the USMNT during the international break. Probably not notable, but the other guy that was a training keeper at the WC camp, Kochen (on loan at Lyngby from Barcelona) did. So I would assume that means he is behind Kochen for now after they were pretty even pre-WC. Unfortunate.

 

[Mr Tree]

View: https://x.com/usmnt/status/2100600873122451935?s=46


No call up for the USMNT during the international break. Probably not notable, but the other guy that was a training keeper at the WC camp, Kochen (on loan at Lyngby from Barcelona) did. So I would assume that means he is behind Kochen for now after they were pretty even pre-WC. Unfortunate.

Very early days, literally just played his first pro game right. Encouraging that he's 5th(?) in line. If he gets a run in Rotherham's team, every chance he gets the nod next time around.

 

[WarDamnBees]

Very early days, literally just played his first pro game right. Encouraging that he's 5th(?) in line. If he gets a run in Rotherham's team, every chance he gets the nod next time around.

5th, maybe 6th for Matt Turner? But I have to imagine that as they age, Kochen and Eyestone in 4 years will be the clear 1 and 2, surpassing these middle aged MLS keepers with a low ceiling.

 

[Mr Tree]

5th, maybe 6th for Matt Turner? But I have to imagine that as they age, Kochen and Eyestone in 4 years will be the clear 1 and 2, surpassing these middle aged MLS keepers with a low ceiling.

Good good. Low ceilings probably an issue for big Jules!

 

[stevendamico]

I wouldn't read too much into this... For all we know Julian was left out since he just has his first start and all parties want him to spend the time working with his club teammates and it might be agreed that's best for his development. Or they might be planning to switch him in at the next break, giving them each 1 turn.

 

[ITK]

Captain today

 

[stevendamico]

Captain today

Is it weird theyd make a loan player who just joined them captain? Is this notable?