Former Blue Nathan Ellington is training with League One Crewe Alexandra having had his contract with Town settled by mutual consent at the end of last month. The former Wigan, West Brom and Watford man made only three starts — just one in the league — and 16 sub appearances during 18 months at Portman Road.

Crewe manager Steve Davis told Thisisstaffordshire.co.uk that the 31-year-old is being given the chance to prove himself: "Nathan lives in Manchester and he's coming down to work with us to get himself fit and going.

"He's a free agent so we will have a look at that situation. He's played at the top level and he's been a thorn in many defences' sides.

"If we can improve the team we will do it. A lot of players don't peak until their 30s, I was playing my best football at 32. We've not promised him anything, just get in the place to train and we will see how it goes."

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BrettenhamBlue added 12:01 - Feb 8 Could do ok at Crewe
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BrettenhamBlue added 12:04 - Feb 8 anyone know when Ellington scored his last goal?
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JimmyJazz added 12:06 - Feb 8 Picture shows Nathan hard at work during training
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BrettenhamBlue added 12:09 - Feb 8 just looked it up. feb 2011
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ChrisMakin2012 added 12:15 - Feb 8 Found his level then
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reaper added 12:39 - Feb 8 He lives in Manchester?? Surely he would have bought a place in Ipswich if he took us seriously?
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Mark added 12:52 - Feb 8 Ellington peaked in his early-20s. 10 English league goal in the last 6 years, dear oh dear.
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chiddley added 13:13 - Feb 8 biggest waste of space imaginable for a pair of football boots!
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wkj added 13:28 - Feb 8 Talking of Crewe; this is slightly unrelated but there is a young lad there; Ryan Colclough who looks to be a really bright prospect; I'd love to see scout there more as Crewe do have a fantastic academy.
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gypo added 14:00 - Feb 8 Pjewellisgod-that was most probably going well wide until a wicked deflection put it in !!
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itfcjc added 15:40 - Feb 8 God help Crewe
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gypo added 19:20 - Feb 8 All the negative marks must be from Wellington ( sorry that's what he played in ) I ment Ellington .
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StuartBrett8 added 19:26 - Feb 8 Good luck to you Nathan, always a good ambassador for the club even though you never got a run in the team. I hope you get some games at Crewe.
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Talbs77 added 19:28 - Feb 8 A complete waste of space to a point were he is on the verge of being a disgrace to his profession. The architypal footballer who has thrown it all away.
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norfolk_mighty_horse added 21:59 - Feb 8 Well looking on the brightside his bank balance did well for the time he spent at PR!
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martleshamitfc added 00:07 - Feb 9 if only i could earn his salary for doing F**k all!!
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BrettenhamBlue added 02:56 - Feb 9 gypo- his last goal is here
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GCB added 21:38 - Feb 10 Talbs77 you are a moron!
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