Former Blue Darren Ambrose is not ruling out a possible return to the Blues when his contract with Charlton is up at the end of the season. Ambrose has been linked with Town on a number of occasions and boss Jim Magilton is reported to have admitted his admiration for the 24-year-old.

Ambrose said: "It is flattering that a man like Jim would say that about me. I have played with him so he knows what kind of player I am.

"Anything can happen in the future but for the moment I'm focused on Charlton and hoping we can do well and we will see.”

Ambrose, who is yet to be offered new terms by the Addicks, is entitled to speak to other clubs from January.

The midfielder left the Blues for Newcastle for £1 million in 2003 during Town's time in administration. The former England U21 international moved on to the Valley two years later for £1.5 million.

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