Town have re-signed former academy schoolboy Arran Lee-Barrett on a short-term contract. The Ipswich-born keeper goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s live Sky game at West Brom (KO 5.20pm).

After leaving the Blues, the 25-year-old moved on to Norwich’s youth set-up, where he worked with Town keeper-coach James Hollman.

Lee-Barrett left Carrow Road in 2003 without making a league appearance, moving on to Cardiff City where he spent two years, playing one game as a substitute.

A spell in the Conference with Weymouth followed, prior to a loan spell at Coventry, which became a permanent move in January 2007.

The following May, the 6ft 2in tall stopper joined Hartlepool, where he made 65 appearances before being released in the summer. Prior to joining the Blues, the England C cap (non-league national side) had spent time on trial back at Norwich and at Yeovil.

He has recently been training with Town as he kept himself fit while he found himself a new club.

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bluewein added 00:22 - Aug 22 Wot makes me laugh is the fact that everyone moaned when there was talk of signing another keeper! Obviously Supple had been thinking bout his career 4 a while so Keane was thinkin bout another keeper just in case. Now Sup's gone and another keeper's come in, we moan even more!!!! Make your mind up people!!!!
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Ipswich24 added 00:25 - Aug 22 I used to play in same boys team as arron a he was brilliant shot stopper then and remember was pretty handy in penalty shoot outs good luck mate Matt Casburn whitton sports u10's rembember that mate
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wessextractorboy added 00:28 - Aug 22 Have watched him play at weymouth for a season. He is abysmal. He cannot catch a ball for starters. Was not good enough for the conference. I am concerned.
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Suffolk_n_Good added 08:06 - Aug 22 WOW! I can hardly contain my excitement! Ok, he might not have to play, but what concerns me is Keanes apparent lack of ability in attracting any new players currently playing at a higher level than what we are, (Lee Martin apart) I want to give Keane time to prove me wrong, so will wait to see what happens by the time the transfer window closes before making my considered judgement....

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Havit_Blue added 08:45 - Aug 22 I am sure if righty gets injured we will still get an another more seasoned keeper in on a temp emergency loan. This lad is a bum on the bench. Chill all......
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radiogaga added 15:37 - Aug 22 I agree with the supportive messages for this goalie. Good on him, he has obviously impressed some people at ITFC. As for the critical people, they really need to get real. Instead of knocking every new signing (whether they be signed to be first teamers or back up), maybe you should consider giving them a chance to prove themselves. Call yourselves 'supporters' ??? Good Luck Arran Lee Barrett

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