Daryl Murphy has rejoined the Blues for his third loan spell at Portman Road. The Celtic man will be with Town until the end of the season, when his contract at Parkhead is up.

Murphy said: “I’m delighted to be back at Ipswich. All over the summer I was hoping something would get sorted for me to come back here and thankfully that has happened now.

“I’ve had a long summer break, around eight or nine weeks, but I’ve kept myself ticking over fitness wise and I’m feeling good.

“I'll train with the boys tomorrow, get to know a few of the new faces in the camp and if the manager selects me for the weekend then I’ll be more than ready to get started straight away.”

Capped nine times by Ireland without scoring, Murphy made 32 starts and two sub appearances for Town last season, almost all at left midfield and netted four goals.

He was previously with the Blues during the second half of the 2009/10 season when he scored six goals in 18 appearances. While with hometown club Waterford United, Murphy spent several spells on trial at Portman Road during the 2004/05 campaign but eventually opted to join Premier League Sunderland.

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Infineteregress added 19:34 - Aug 30 Good to have him back, but its still imperative that we get some permanent signings in, preferably in the back four.
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Talbs77 added 19:37 - Aug 30 Good enough player but yet another loan!!
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azza01 added 19:38 - Aug 30 Welcum bk bud!!!!
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tractorboy12341234 added 19:55 - Aug 30 Just need St Ledger for Delaney, Harris or Elokobi incase Cressy leaves last minute, and Paul Gallagher to provide competition on the wing. Wolves have just released Nenad Mijilas he could be a good signing
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azza01 added 20:11 - Aug 30 All over twitter Taylor contract sorted and signin but not Boyd!!!!!
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dunkz84 added 20:14 - Aug 30 http://www.greenun24.co.uk/ipswich-town/latest-news/transfer_latest_paul_taylor_ Could things be looking up a little bit !!!
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bennyitfc added 20:14 - Aug 30 WE'VE GOT STEVIE TAYLOR, WE'VE GOT STEVIE TAYLOR, NA NAA NAA NA
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runningout added 20:14 - Aug 30 Sorry, this cannot hide last weekends result that still makes my stomach ache..
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smellmycheese added 20:16 - Aug 30 Out on my own I can see from the comments so far but for me Murphy signing is diabolical. Never seen him have a great game for Town. Always looks to me as though he is going through the motions and that this is a big step down for him. Cue torrent of abuse for me for disagreeing with you all.
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bennyitfc added 20:20 - Aug 30 *Pauly Taylor..........haha
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wrightyblue added 20:23 - Aug 30 Great! Not what we need! Last season all over again.
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Dissboyitfc added 20:27 - Aug 30 A very underrated player, well pleased, ok so not a flair player that excites the crowd, we have jet for that(sometimes) good honest hardworking and contributes so much off the ball. for those who dont rate him, watch his work rate off the ball. loves it here too...coyb
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EatonBlue added 20:31 - Aug 30 good news - great attitude
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TimmyH added 20:49 - Aug 30 I'm going to disagree with my pal in the perishable inner lining on the shorts (avatar). Murphy is a good pro, strong, holds the ball up well and basically causes unease in defenses so I say welcome back mate, you did ok at the back end of last season so more again please.
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daniel9624 added 20:59 - Aug 30 We could sign 5 players in 48 hours at this rate!
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trumpy added 21:07 - Aug 30 Welcome back Daryl,why don't you stay in Ipswich
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trumpy added 21:13 - Aug 30 Oi smellmycheese shut the f*** up get your self a girlfriend go to Carrow Rd,sort your personal hygiene s*** out,he wants to play for us!!!!
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Strikes added 21:29 - Aug 30 I like Murph, and much more importantly he has that all too rare quality in a footballer - he wants to play for Ipswich Town.
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Suffolk_n_Good added 21:37 - Aug 30 Welcome back Murphy, a great addition, knows the club, knows most of the players, & as others have said, WANTS TO BE HERE!!!
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rogie_dog added 21:54 - Aug 30 Underrated, holds the ball up well and protected Cresswell very well last year. Very pleased with this.
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alfromcol added 22:10 - Aug 30 rogie_dog Spot on with protecting Cresswell, precisely why Cresswell hasn't looked so good this season. If Edwards had the same protection in front of him he would look a better fullback.
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BuckieBlue added 22:30 - Aug 30 Good to have him back; and he obviously wants to play for us ( 3rd loan spell- an ITFC record?).
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smellmycheese added 01:27 - Aug 31 Trump: Good post. Thanks for the kind words. You do make me laugh. All angry and that. Ooooh err calm down football expert.
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algarvefan added 01:38 - Aug 31 Time to play Murphy up front, we tried to sign him as a striker originally and I think we need a big man/small man combo up front to help Chops and Taylor. Lets not have any more of this cautious lone striker stuff paul....be bold...be positive lets start kicking Championship Arse!!!!
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alanmason added 14:34 - Aug 31 Please everyone who is not convinced by Murph's return - read Dissboy's comments above - absolutely spot-on! Welldone mate!
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