Blackpool boss Paul Ince says the Seasiders remain in talks with out-of-contract defender Kirk Broadfoot, who is also understood to have been offered terms by the Blues. Broadfoot, 28, has been linked with Town since March, having previously been mentioned in connection with a move to Portman Road when he left Rangers last summer.

The Scotland international, who like former loanee Richard Stearman plays at both right-back and centre-half, is understood not to have joined the Tangerines squad for their pre-season trip to Portugal but Ince says discussions are continuing about the defender extending his stay at Bloomfield Road: “I’ve spoken to Broady and we are still in negotiations with him.”

On Monday, Blues boss Mick McCarthy played down his interest in Broadfoot, although the Town manager is notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to transfer targets.

Meanwhile, former Blues coach Sean McCarthy has been appointed the first team coach of Plymouth Argyle.

McCarthy, who left Portman Road shortly after Mick McCarthy took over as manager, was previously a striker at Home Park and was based in the South-West prior to joining Paul Jewell’s Town staff.

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JimmyJazz added 12:55 - Jun 26 There's only room for 1 McCarthy in Town
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planetblue_2011 added 15:34 - Jun 26 Does that mean Stearman isn't coming? If broadfoot plays in the same positions I would think this is the case. If he doesn't sign another contract for Blackpool that is!!! Still think we need at least 2 defenders anyway, a keeper & a good left winger. Things will take shape in 2 or 3 weeks I'm sure Mick will do some good business and bring in these players.
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HARRY10 added 15:58 - Jun 26 another out of contract player - funny how I was told I was wrong a fee weeks back when I said it would only be freebies/out of contract players that we sign this summer
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Stato added 17:01 - Jun 26 @planetblue between Wordsworth and Tabb I think we have left midfield covered. If Broadfoot has gone on the pre-season jolly to Portugal then seems highly unlikely he'll be coming to Portman Road. Mick has rought back so many of last years squad I wonder if he is playing a game of poker with Wolves over Stearman.
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meekreech added 17:10 - Jun 26 Bossman Read the heading properly ! He has NOT gone to Portugal !
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Jeff_winger added 10:17 - Jun 27 The amount of whinging fans that come on here with comments that translate as "I told you so" does my head. if you make enough negative comments some of it will be right. Anyone can sit at home chucking negative comments at every story then sit back and say told you so. Rant over
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