Drury Delighted to Have Joined Town
Monday, 31st Jan 2011 16:09
New signing Andy Drury says he’s delighted to have made his move from Luton to the Blues. The midfielder, who signed a two-and-a-half-year deal earlier today after the clubs agreed a £150,000 fee, might not be able to make his debut at Derby tomorrow with Town still to confirm his availability.
Drury told the club site: "I'm obviously delighted to be here. It's a great opportunity for me to come here and show what I can do at a top football club.
"There were a couple of clubs interested but as soon as I knew Ipswich wanted me, my mind was made up instantly.
"Ipswich has a great history and looking around the place, it's a fantastic football club. I know the fans and the players won't know much about me but it's up to me to show that I can make an impact here. That's the target for me, to get into the team and help Ipswich progress."
Drury has travelled to Derby for tomorrow’s match as part of a 19-man squad, but may not be available to play as his deal was completed after midday. Town are seeking clarification from the authorities.
Meanwhile, Luton boss Richard Money says he’ll miss watching Drury in action for his team: "I think the most disappointing thing for me is that I really enjoyed watching him play.
"Everyone connected with the club, especially the football management team and players, deserve a huge amount of credit.
"We'd got a player who had never played higher than non-league in his career and wasn’t even first choice for his former club, and put him on a stage and he's been absolutely outstanding.
"He's been terrific for us and he's an excellent footballer, so it didn't surprise us that someone would come in for him and of course didn't want to stand in his way from progressing his career.
"To be fair to Andy he said if it wasn't a Championship club he would have stayed. We tried hard to give him an improved contract but sometimes that's life and we move on."
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KangarooBlue added 16:13 - Jan 31
Love it how there's another Town shirt in the top right of the picture |  | |
naa added 16:13 - Jan 31
He really does seem a lot like the new Darren Currie. I've heard he's got great feet and deadball skills, and is a bit slow...
Personally, I think we missed Currie a lot when he left (I think we've scored less goals from set-pieces since he left than we did in one season when he was taking them. That more than makes up for being a bit slow in my opinion).
So I'm looking forward to seeing him. I'm also really chuffed that Jewell has instantly gone out to get a bit of skill and flair into our midfield, the exact opposite of his predecessor's approach to midfield. |  | |
pitseablue added 16:15 - Jan 31
There have been a fair few players come out of non league and made it. Hoping Andy will be the next! Welcome to Portman Road. |  | |
Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:19 - Jan 31
Welcome to PR! I was one of the ones who complained that our administrative staff couldn't tie up this deal, and I am pleased to admit I was wrong (although I did have a suspicion we would be back in for him when the Austin thing fell through). Well worth a try, and I wish A.D. the very best of luck. |  | |
bedsitfc added 16:20 - Jan 31
I know nothing about you apart from reports i have seen, but welcome to the best football team in the ip1 area. Lol. We may have found a gem. | | |
itfc94 added 16:21 - Jan 31
Welcome to PR!
COYB!!!! |  | |
suffolknewby added 16:30 - Jan 31
r.e Kangarooblue - That shirt in the stands is Jason Scotland's! |  | |
Jacktor_boy added 16:32 - Jan 31
Welcome aboard! Lets hope PJ has found another Antonio Valencia! |  | |
djgooder added 16:35 - Jan 31
Apparently we have turned down a combined bid of £800k for delaney ad norris.
Absolutlely crazy! of course we turned it down! |  | |
exeterblu added 16:43 - Jan 31
Excellent news !!
"There were a couple of clubs interested but as soon as I knew Ipswich wanted me, my mind was made up instantly."
Alittle bit different from a certain Mr Austin who basically said (by his actions) "im more intereste d in money than anything else"
I certainly know who I would rather have pulling on the Blue and White !!
COYB:) |  | |
TractorTrog added 16:47 - Jan 31
Great signing fantasic news for us....I also wanted to Mention Notts County...it proves that hungry players are out thier with fantasic attiudes and ability just needing a chance to shine WELL DONE NOTTS COUNTY you really prove that football is alive and kicking outside of the premier...PJ sign up some of these players would love to see that style of football at PR. Great Signing Paul!!! |  | |
poringlandblue added 16:59 - Jan 31
thats 2 creative midfielders sorted, now just get dn and gm to sign up the football league we go. thought huddersfield were unlucky at the emirates really took the game to the arsenal pity we didnt but then i think pj knows that |  | |
TractorRoyNo1 added 17:01 - Jan 31
good luck to the lad, got to be worth a punt at 150k and 5k a week |  | |
BlooooCD added 17:03 - Jan 31
Welcome on board Chap! Seize this opportunity and play your best football yet on the best stage yet!
Blue Army! |  | |
Worcester added 17:05 - Jan 31
Welcome and best wishes for the future |  | |
Upbeat~ added 17:11 - Jan 31
Great to have him onboard. COYB |  | |
mickeyjb added 17:17 - Jan 31
Welcome to ITFC
His joining speech does look like it's been cut and pasted from every other player that's joined us though. X |  | |
hucks216 added 17:51 - Jan 31
And what is ths rumour Eurosport have just put out that Wickham is on his way up to Newcastle for talks after they accepted Liverpool's bid for Carroll?
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BlooooCD added 17:51 - Jan 31
Anyone else hearing the jungle drums..... Carroll to Liverpool, Wickham to Newcastle for Ameobli & £8million??????
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ClassyIpswichLass added 17:53 - Jan 31
Bullard and drury will be queuing up to take set pieces. I'm not sure I will be able to bear the excitement. |  | |
Worcester added 17:55 - Jan 31
well 8 million is a good price for a 17 year old. shame if it true though I thought his contract was our best signing in the window | | |
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