Ingimarsson And Two New Boys Set to Face Colchester Tuesday, 26th Jul 2011 13:30
New Icelandic defender Ãvar Ingimarsson is set to be one of three players making their first appearances in a Town shirt when the Blues travel to Colchester United this evening (KO 7.45pm). The 34-year-old, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury for much of pre-season, is due to be joined by new loan keeper David Stockdale and striker or midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas for the visit to the Weston Homes Community Stadium, with their signings expected to be announced later this afternoon.
Strikers Michael Chopra and Tamás Priskin will also make the short trip along the A12, the former Cardiff man having been subbed at Southend on Friday with a minor ankle knock, while the Hungarian missed the 1-1 draw with the Shrimpers due to a back problem.
The match also sees former Blues defender Tom Eastman face his old club after joining the U’s on a free transfer in the summer having turned down a new deal at Portman Road.
Eastman, 19, says he’s looking forward to the game: “I’m excited about seeing my old mates but obviously this time I’ve got to go out and try and do well against them, rather than for them.
“I was at Ipswich for 11 years and enjoyed my time at Portman Road. I was a big fan of Roy Keane, who offered me my first professional contract and gave me my league debut last year against Sheffield United.
“He treated me well and I really like Paul Jewell too. Coming here was the right move for me in terms of playing football, though. I feel I’ve got a better chance of being around the first team.”
Town are set to take more than 1,500 fans to Essex with tickets available on the night from the Colchester Ticket Office, not on the turnstiles. The Blues have been allocated a stand which holds 1,900 with additional capacity if required.
Parking at the stadium is very limited and fans are advised to buy a permit in advance via the Colchester United Ticket Office on 0845 437 9089. There is also a shuttle bus service, which runs from Colchester Station, costing £1.50.
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bobble added 13:38 - Jul 26
bjbu | | |
robdaful added 13:42 - Jul 26
Can't wait for this evening | | |
TrueBlueFerret added 13:44 - Jul 26
lets get the show on the road@BROKEBACK (western homs) COYB................. | | |
comeonthegoodtimes added 13:44 - Jul 26
So this obviously means that a press confrence is soon to be held to show off our new players then? Would be handy as some of us are a little excited to heare the good news..... | | |
norfolk_mighty_horse added 13:49 - Jul 26
we really need to stick one over the Ipswich Old Boys tonight. bring forth the JET | | |
rogie_dog added 13:49 - Jul 26
Added bonus that Ingirmarsson is fit enough to play | | |
MarkITFC added 13:50 - Jul 26
Stockdale edwards Ingy Del Cresswell Carson Leadbitter Bowyer Martin Chops JET team for tonight ! | | |
arc added 13:51 - Jul 26
Nice juxtaposition of Ingie's injury woes and Eastman saying he went to Colchester to get football. If he'd stayed, he might well have started every (pre-season) match so far with the prospect of much more. | | |
collis_itfc added 13:55 - Jul 26
stockdale edwards, ingy, delaney, kennedy carson. leadbitter, bowyer, jet chopra and priskin i would start this for tonight, wolves and bristol....best starting 11 we have | | |
collis_itfc added 13:57 - Jul 26
stockdale edwards, ingy, delaney, kennedy carson. leadbitter, bowyer, jet chopra and priskin i would start this for tonight, wolves and bristol....best starting 11 we have | | |
saffronblue added 13:57 - Jul 26
Markeyboy would play Drury not Leadbetter and Ainsley instead of Edwards, possibly Scotland up front and JET wide in lieu of Carson | | |
collis_itfc added 13:59 - Jul 26
cant play ainsley quite yet, in time we will be a solid right back. same as cresswell, at early stage of season i would pick experience over potential. | | |
saffronblue added 14:04 - Jul 26
For me Edwards is a liability as he has no positional sense so I would give Ainsley a few games, if we don't give them a go then we will never see if they can cut the mustard (not Colemans of course). | | |
Back_The_Boss added 14:24 - Jul 26
Good news, lets stuff the U's tonight! | | |
pazelle added 18:27 - Jul 26
Stockdale Edwards, Ingimarsson, Smith, Cresswell Martin, Bowyer, Leadbitter, JET Priskin, Chopra | | |
broomfield123 added 20:34 - Jul 26
shame i cannot go due to my wife expecting our 2nd child but wouldve loved to have gone.sorry lads | | |
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