Boss Paul Jewell has hinted that out of contract captain David Norris could leave the club over the summer. While centre-halves Gareth McAuley and Damien Delaney have been offered new terms, Norris’s situation remains less clear.

Jewell says that the 30-year-old, targeted by Crystal Palace and Portsmouth in January, will remain the club’s skipper whatever happens in the weeks to come: “I spoke to Dave and his agent, and that is not quite as clear as the other two.

“I have no problem with Chuck, he is the captain of the team and he will continue to be captain while he is playing.

“We will see where it goes. He’s comfortable with it, but obviously I understand that players want to get their futures sorted out, as well as we do.

“We would like him to stay, but he will have offers elsewhere, which I understand, that’s what happens in football.

“David has to do what is best by his family, as they all do, but I want to try and get my good players to stay.”

In February Norris, who joined the Blues for £2.2 million from Plymouth in January 2008, said he was keen to remain at Portman Road but wanted a three-year deal rather than the two-year contract which was offered to him by the Blues before Christmas.

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Ipswichtown4life added 23:17 - Mar 30 okay okay....Im a ipswich town fan from galway ireland, i have noticed norris potential and the reasons giving the fact that people are hating on him... norris is without a doubt one of the best midfielders in the league, with the bad form we have had over the year, he stills seems to pop up with the goals to save our ass... David Norris is a worthy midfielder and is worth every penny outta that £2.2m we spent... here here.... Magilton signs another holland in Norris..

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Ipswich24 added 23:21 - Mar 30 I think we should keep him but not break the bank you do need that type of player in your side never say die, fully commited but you also need flair and pace to compliment that
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_Mhs_ added 09:21 - Apr 1 I personally feel that Noris gives 100% every game, how many players can you say that about in our current side. He has scored vital goals this season that has meant we have won the game. It would be a shame to let him go at least on a free any way, when we could recoup some of the 2.2m spent on him. He is small, but thats what you need in midfield a terrior who wins the ball back, gives it to the more creative players. He is a worker who doesnt stop running for the entire 90+ mins and is difficult to play against. Hope PJ keeps him for next season, COYB !!!!!

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