Released midfielder Andy Drury says he’s not ruling out a return to former loan club Crawley Town. The 29-year-old spent a successful three-month spell at Broadfield during 2011/12, making 15 starts and scoring four goals.

Drury, who learnt that he wouldn't be offered new terms by the Blues towards the end of the season, told Crawley News that he’s hoping to sign a long-term deal with a new side this summer: "I'm looking for a club for the next three or four years now. I just want to play as much football as I can.

"I played 30 games for Ipswich this season but I felt I should have played more, but that is up to the manager.

“I'd consider playing in League One if the opportunity is right. I've just had a newborn baby so staying down south would suit me better."

Steve Evans was Crawley’s manager during his loan spell in a season in which the Red Devils won promotion from League Two, but Drury says he knows current boss Richie Barker and believes he has done well since taking charge last summer: "From what I've seen he has done a good job at Crawley and before that did a good job at Bury.

"I had a great time at Crawley but right now, with a newborn baby, I haven't had a lot of time to think about my plans.

"There are quite a few clubs interested from what I hear, but it's nice to know the Crawley fans still talk about me. I wouldn't rule anything out."

Drury made 46 starts and 18 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring twice, having been Paul Jewell's first Town signing when he moved from Luton for £150,000 in January 2011.

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bluefeast added 09:22 - May 22 I like him , he did well in terms of effort when he played for us ,just lacks the effectiveness of a very good championship centre mid , ie assists , goals , or ability to break up play and protect defence like a hyam or an ndaw for example
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Davin44 added 09:34 - May 22 you are not good enough for championship level, so i would do more than just 'consider' a league one move if i was you!!!
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Michael11 added 10:18 - May 22 Can't fault his effort and for £150k he gave us two years good service really. Probably isn't cut out for Championship but would be a good signing for any League One club.
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superblues9 added 10:20 - May 22 He's just had a new born baby as opposed to them other baby's that aren't new born!
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Ridgeboy83 added 10:33 - May 22 Yes superblues9 there is a difference bewtween a new born baby and a baby of say 3 to 4 months!! Good luck in the future Adam, bargain really at 150k couldnt go wrong.
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Earl60 added 11:37 - May 22 Davin44. Interesting then that a Northern Championship side want to sign him. Our record with him playing is far better over his time with us, than without him, but hey, we don't want to let facts get in the way
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ChrisMakin2012 added 11:42 - May 22 Can't slate him, we haven't had a decent midfielder since David Norris.
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dawoolah added 12:56 - May 22 Good honest player Best of luck to him
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Fatboy added 13:15 - May 22 Ridgeboy83, I think you've missed superblues9's point about the baby. Any baby that you've "just had" is newborn, therefore describing it as such is a tautology. Back to the football: good luck to you, Andy, wherever you end up. Can't fault your effort or attitude during the time you've been with Town.
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menacinho added 13:42 - May 22 Has he got a newborn baby? You wouldn't know, because he doesn't mention it much............ Good luck to him though; I thought he was a decent hard working player, but Mick will be looking for that bit more quality to try and get us promoted.
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Keaneish added 14:00 - May 22 I always wanted him to do well and he showed a quite good understanding partnership with Hyam but.... ...30 games last season!!? I can barely remember him playing 1!
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jas0999 added 14:29 - May 22 As I've said previously, this guy gave 110% all of the time - even when 5-0 down - so can't fault him for that. But for me he wasn't quite good enough and would see a move to a division one club around about his level - where he can compete and be one of the better division one players. I wish him well. But can see why he wasn't offered a new deal.
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Ridgeboy83 added 14:30 - May 22 Fatboy - Were the words "Just Had" mentioned? Just says with a newborn.
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Fatboy added 15:30 - May 22 Ridgeboy83, they were the first time he mentioned it (fourth paragraph), not that it matters much! When does the football start again?
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Tomairyn added 17:31 - May 22 When he made his home debut, against Hull I think, he was the best player on the pitch for an hour but looked a bit tired for the last half hour. Always thought he gave 100% and tried to play the right way. Honestly think he'll end up at a Championship club. Good luck to him.
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Dozzells_Bobblehat added 18:54 - May 22 Did well when he got into the side with Hyam but then failed to kick IMO. Decemy Championship player and tries hard but correct decision for club and player to let him move on.
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compton added 19:28 - May 22 what a game he and luke had v west ham.the dogs nuts.
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neillrumsey added 19:54 - May 22 Good squad player imho. He is competitive and has a very good touch. I have seen far worse than him in the Ipswich midfield. Good Luck wherever you end up
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Garv added 02:25 - May 23 Good shout compton. Effectively three assists.. By the way why are we letting JET go? And Chopra for that matter...
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alexsmith111 added 05:21 - May 23 I agree with chris makin, but would make 1 amendment, we haven't had a decent attacking midfielder since Norris. Hyam in my eyes has double or tripled his value this season. On the field and cheque book
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Ridgeboy83 added 08:36 - May 23 Fatboy - So it does i stand corrected......anyway like you say when does the football start haha.
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BlueMachines added 22:54 - May 23 Interesting Davin44 is on -17 and Michael11 is +10 when they both say the exact same thing!
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BlueMachines added 22:56 - May 23 And IMO Drury was a good industrious midfielder. He and Hyam did great for 2nd half of last season and that was with PJ in charge!!
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