Cropper rhymes with Shot Stopper.
That's a good start.

Great, that will provide some backup in goal, as I had been a bit worried with only four goalkeepers at our disposal! ;-) Seriously though this is good news but I hope the wage bill of our main four keepers is not too high. It really does seem strange to me that we have as many goalkeepers (Fulop, Murphy, Lee-Barrett, McLoughlan) as we do strikers (Scotland, Wickham, Priskin, Murray).

is he related to MG (of Booker T & The) Steve "The Colonel" Cropper?

He could have a good nickname/rhyme to his name.

Sounds a bit like Chris Crocker...

http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2010/08/30/cody-cropper-officially-signs-with-ipsw

If his Dad is English, why doesn't the lad have UK citizenship?

lets be honest, which ipswich fan is really interested that a youth team goalkeeper has recieved international clearence? This is a ridiculous story.

"lets be honest, which ipswich fan is really interested that a youth team goalkeeper has recieved international clearence? This is a ridiculous story."

Anyone who is actually a fan and therefore interested in their club and it's future?

I was interested too... but I am deeply sad it has to be said.

Jese I can't believe how many so called fans post irrelevant comments on a story!!! Did anyone watch tonights Eastenders BTW Peggy would still get one don't we think..............................

Seriously tho if these types of players are our future then let it be and bring in more, as long as they are good enough to kick Manc's arses in a couple of years or even sooner............... the future is bright the future is blue and I ain't talking about the movie blue either!

Nice to see Town continuing its tradition of a strong youth policy.

Competition for places right the way down to the youth squad will ensure we foster a competative spirit right through the club.

Welcome aboard Cody !! COYB !!

arc added 21:29 - Aug 31
If his Dad is English, why doesn't the lad have UK citizenship?

Because his Mother is American and he has lived in the USA all his life, although he could qualify for England if he wished.

not related to Roy Cropper then..........

Lets hope he doesn't come a cropper...

Good goalkeepers are too often overlooked by football mangers and a good one can save you ten goals a season at least; not to mention the points they help to accrue. Keane is one of the few managers who sees sense in having competition for places in this domain and I for one applaud him for doing it.

Just a bit of information on The 17 year 6 month old Goalkeeper Cody Cropper who has at last got his international clearance.Cody Cropper Has duel Nationality and also has a British Passport, and has lived in the UK for a number of years.A number of Top Clubs have been keen to sign Young Cropper, Portsmouth,Wolves, Leicester Just to name a few.But being under 18 years of age and wanting to play pro football in this country he still required International Clearance.He is in the top 3 Goalkeepers in the USA and plays in the USA under 20 side and he has Just Flown out to Peru to Represent the USA under 20 side in a friendly pre World Cup competition. Cody Cropper is a Brilliant young goalkeeper and loves the Ipswich Setup up, and has fallen in love with Ipswich Town. Keep your eye on this young man, Big things are in store for him in the not to distant future..... you Lucky People. Watch this space?

tellitasiseeit, you wouldn't happen to be this guy's agent?

Tractorboy24 Read your comment and the answer is No I am not his Agent ,Not related, or anything like that,all the pity.I have been following Cody Cropper for a long time now in the states and over here he has great talent as you will find out for yourself.I try and get to watch him play when I can, and I am amazed how good he is for a 17 year old and no doubt lots more to come? Try and get to see him play if you can.Nice to talk to you Tractorboy24