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Loach: Town Move a Step in Right Direction
Tuesday, 21st Aug 2012 06:00

Ipswich new boy Scott Loach is at pains to emphasise that moving from Watford to Ipswich is definitely a step in the right direction.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper is back where he started — he was a member of the Portman Road academy as a youngster — and tonight returns to the club where he established his reputation as one of the best young goalkeepers in the country.

Loach said: “I’m excited about going back to Vicarage Road and seeing a few familiar faces but as soon as I get there all that will be irrelevant. All that will matter is concentrating on getting all three points for Ipswich.”

The new Town number one, who looks a bargain at just £150,000, suffered a dip in form with the Hornets last season and lost his place to Manchester United loanee Tomasz Kuszczak.

Ironically, it was after main transfer target Kuszczak signed for Brighton that Paul Jewell switched his attention to Loach, who was only too pleased to return to the club he has supported since his boyhood.

Loach added: “This is the perfect move for me. I have played a lot of games so far in my career and needed to carry on playing to continue my development as a goalkeeper.

“I see this as the next step on the ladder for me. That’s not knocking Watford, who obviously put me on the map, one bit. But people tend to forget I’m only 24 and I’ve played over 200 games.

“No disrespect to Ipswich but if I’d played over 200 games and not put a foot wrong I wouldn’t be here, I’d be playing for Manchester United — that’s how I look at it.”

Loach sees the move to Portman Road as the ideal opportunity to progress in the game, adding: “This is a big club. Look at the fanbase, the facilities, the stadium etc. If I can kick-start my career and play another 200 games I’ll be more than delighted.”


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PJ_Needs_Duncan added 07:42 - Aug 21
I like Scott but his comments don't exactly scream out Town fan like everyone initially thought
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sereneblue added 08:06 - Aug 21
PJ

What a pointless thing to say !!!!
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Kesgraveblue57 added 08:16 - Aug 21
Scott we are glad your here
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NorthstaNder added 08:23 - Aug 21
He's just trying to sound professional I guess.

Ideally I'd like him to say "I want to stay here for my whole playing career" but then, if he does well we shouldn't deny him his chance to play in the prem...assuming he doesn't get there with ITFC ;-)
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Michael11 added 09:00 - Aug 21
He's just speaking the truth doesn't mean he doesn't love the club! Really want to smash Watford up once and for all tonight! COYB
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irishtim added 11:16 - Aug 21
Claen sheet tonight scott. Show watford what they lost.
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tontony added 11:24 - Aug 21
I think bringing in Loach was a good move for us, especially considering how much we paid for him. Would love to see him keep a clean sheet tonight but i personally think Watford will be a tougher game than Rovers. Being at their place, after their win at the weekend and our recent record of playing them, I'd be happy with a point tonight. Watford are ones to watch this season. COYB!
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