Town have suspended midfielder Jimmy Bullard for two weeks after an alleged drinking session earlier this week which saw the 33-year-old and striker Michael Chopra turn up to Thursday training more than an hour late. The one-time England call-up, who joined the Blues after his Hull contract was terminated after an alleged indiscretion on a pre-season trip to Slovenia, and Town’s top scorer spent Tuesday and Wednesday nights out in Chopra’s home city of Newcastle.

Manager Paul Jewell, who made the duo train with the youth squad on their return, is understood to have told Bullard to stay away from Town while the club decide what further action to take. The Blues boss has launched an investigation and will comment after Saturday’s game against Bristol City. Chopra, who has not been suspended, could also face action.

Several senior members of the Town squad were in London on Tuesday for a bonding session, enjoying drinks and a meal in the West End when the pair relocated their evening to Newcastle, where Chopra spends most of his time off with his young son.

The duo were spotted by a large number of Tweeters in various Newcastle night spots on both nights, including bars named Bijoux and Perdu, with a claim that at one stage the Blues midfield man was seen with his trousers down. Bullard was also said to be at a casino on Wednesday with his former Hull team-mate Nolberto Solano and Stoke’s Cameron Jerome.

In addition to Bullard, veteran Peruvian international Solano is also set for trouble as he missed a reserve game with his current club Hartlepool, manager Neale Cooper commenting: “Nobby didn't turn up, I cannot really comment at the moment. He was meant to be there, but never appeared. We will see what happens after that.''

New signing Ryan Stevenson, veteran Lee Bowyer or Northern Ireland international Josh Carson could take Bullard’s place on the Town bench for the Bristol City match.

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raydean added 13:03 - Mar 3 They where only a hour late!!!! no big deal!
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WillTheBlue added 13:07 - Mar 3 bullard is a hero
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Dissboyitfc added 13:11 - Mar 3 Garv..., i was over the moon when he signed( i was gullible enough to believe all that he said) . hull supporters warned us and we didnt listen, we didnt want to. how can you say he has done nothing b4? what happened surrounding his mystery illness? the guy continues to mess up from club to club, and players histories must be taken into account when signing them, should be of paramount importance,from now on imo...coyb

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fourth added 13:12 - Mar 3 Not much character
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Blue041273 added 13:15 - Mar 3 Understand the JET comment on Cardinal Park on a Wednesday night now. I feel that there might be a split in the camp now. Oh happy days! We need a win today to clear the gloom.
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oldtimer3 added 13:27 - Mar 3 whats going on here! The gates are getting smaller why? punters not wanting to watching overpaid footballers bring the good name of Ipswich Town down. We paid good money to watch less than half a game the other week now this!
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Taricco_Fan added 14:36 - Mar 3 Considering Bullard got his break in football late in his career and the fact that he's been blighted by injury, you'd think he'd take what remains of his playing days seriously. He's obviously a talented player but his attitude and approach to the game stinks. Having a bit of banter isn't enough. Get rid at the next opportunity and free up some wages for the next generation of young town players. As for Chopra; he should be suspended too. I don't care how important he is to the team, it's a matter of principle and Jewell should be consistent. I really don't get what's the matter with these players. It's a short career so make the most of it.

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Walk_the_Wark added 14:44 - Mar 3 Said it before and I'll say it again- told ya so. (Town fan in Hull) Sorry people, but some of you on here really are deluded.....
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camposlocks added 15:07 - Mar 3 Good luck to the boys. If I was on their money i would be more than late. How many days have you missed with a hangover????
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leroy2488 added 15:09 - Mar 3 I can just about deal with the fact that Jimmy prances around the pitch never making a tackle, if he performs to the level he did last season. It is understandable when you have had the serious knee injurys that he has suffered to shy away from the tough stuff. However well Hyam and Drury have played, with Jimmys top level ability they should not be able to keep him out of the team if he could be bothered. We all like a bit of banter and a bit of fun, but Jimmy needs to grow up, stop taking the mick or sod off. He could very easily be seen as an unwanted distraction, quite frankly he should be ashamed of himself and so should Chopra.

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chepstowblue added 17:51 - Mar 3 Its about time the prat grew up.... but then all famous people are w*nkers!
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WillTheBlue added 20:03 - Mar 3 leave the bloke alone, bullard is a hero. He obvs like's going out on the piss and having a good time. just like me and im sure many of you like to do. if it wasnt for jimmy bullard last season we wud be playin in league 1 (FACT) Work it out if you want
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Blue041273 added 20:25 - Mar 3 Willtheblue What planet are you on. JB is a disgrace. He is paid good wages, a) to make a difference on the pitch, and b) to represent the club in the best way he can. This season he has done neither. As a role model to thousands of young kids aspiring to the heights of professional football he is a massive let down. To us fans who pay to watch and therefore subsidise his wages he is an absolute prat. If ever a breach of contract suit was on the table,this would appear to be it. Let's get real and get rid.

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MVBlue added 23:50 - Mar 3 A Hull taxi driver eluded to the fact. Bullard could often be found in a certain Hull bar having powdered his nose every week
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airliner added 10:14 - Mar 4 Read his twitter page to see what this player is really like. He has no conscience about what he did this week and needs to have his antics somewhere else.
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