Midfielder Matt Richards says he will speak to Town boss Jim Magilton before deciding whether to return to Brighton on loan in January. The 23-year-old's current three-month spell with the Seagulls ends on Friday.

Richards says another temporary move to the Withdean Stadium is very much in his thoughts: "I will definitely consider that. I haven't really decided what I am doing yet. It's a great place and they have made it clear that they want me, which is very nice to know.

"It is high up on my list, coming back here, but I have to speak to Ipswich and see what is happening first.

"I need to speak to the manager and see what his plans are for me, then make a decision from there."

Richards's Town contract is up at the end of June 2009.

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