Blues boss Mick McCarthy says striker David McGoldrick is making good progress but won’t be rushed back into action having picked up a hip flexor problem earlier in pre-season.

McCarthy says Town are managing the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international’s return as he has scar tissue in his upper thigh but is confident he'll be OK for the start of the season.

“He is having a week’s training this week and he is doing really good,” McCarthy said. “I have no intention of pushing him back. That thing’s been niggling for a while now, his thigh.

“He will be doing the ‘Premier League runs’ tomorrow, which are pretty tough.

“He needs to get a base which he can work from. If he doesn’t get that, he will keep picking stuff up.”

Meanwhile, the Town manager says he and owner Marcus Evans had their expected hour-long chat about transfer dealings at the Sir Bobby Robson Golf Classic in Portugal at the weekend.

“It was just a nice, good discussion in a relaxed atmosphere,” he added. “There’s never been any tension between us.”

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flyingdutchman added 03:17 - Jul 21 It took an wbole hour to say no
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LimitlessBlue added 06:29 - Jul 21 Wow, a whole hour chat about my beloved club! I am truly blessed.
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Dissboyitfc added 07:09 - Jul 21 Well just maybe there should be some tension some passion. Its obvious those who can make the difference are looking for mid table safety again!
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Penguinblue added 07:15 - Jul 21 Lack of tension = acceptance of appalling hoofball, favoutism of second rate out of position players and moronic comments from a manager who never fails to go on about the spending of other clubs because he thinks it excuses him and gives him a cast iron excuse for his own shortcomings and inability to attract good footballers. ITFC is currently a tarnished hoofball brand. Evans, Milne and McCarthy all come out of this badly.

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ArnieM added 08:00 - Jul 21 now put yourself in his shoes. An owner thst won't give him any serious money to enable you to partially compete with the PL failures. You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear. I would hope even you could grasp that FACT.
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rfretwell added 08:07 - Jul 21 If there is a God up there please get Didsy back fit and in his form of 3 seasons ago - banging in goals from all over the park.
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backwiththeboysagain added 08:26 - Jul 21 A one hour meeting to discuss the club between owner and manager, truly ridiculous. Probably concluded that they would stick to the same as the last few seasons, freebies and loan signings to bring along other clubs players.
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Michael11 added 08:45 - Jul 21 Bored of McGoldrick's injury problems every year. Probably on a very big wage that could be used on a guy who will play 40+ games a season rather than 10. As for the lack of transfer activity, I'm dumbfounded as to the lack of signings we've made. We needed to invest for the past 2 or 3 years and it just hasn't happened. Starting to worry a bit now, only 2 weeks until Barnsley.

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theipswichman added 09:02 - Jul 21 You guy's are embarrassing yourselves, finding any little detail to bash Mick/Evans about. These guy's are in regular contact, the conversation about transfers wasn't an official meeting rather an informal chat because they were both attending the same event. In terms of didz, glad he'll be back for the start of the season as he's one of our best players. Slightly worrying that he can't seem to put a run of games together before getting an injury though.

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cats_whiskers added 09:17 - Jul 21 It was originally scheduled for 2 hours but the subject of new players became too boring so they decided to watch some "Mr Bean" episodes instead. McCarthy could then watch the sun go down by the hotel pool and finally chill out.
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runningout added 09:34 - Jul 21 McGoldrick has flattered to deceive at most of his clubs, and looks like he's going to waste his talent here.. Guess we will be starting season with the same bunch as last..
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muccletonjoe added 10:03 - Jul 21 Anyone wondering why this site is nicknamed " the way to demoralise" need look no further.
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sidtheswan added 10:18 - Jul 21 Time to move on and buy someone who can actually contribute .
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chripswich added 11:17 - Jul 21 football is a business.. in any business a team member with consistent health issues gets supported to a point where if it becomes untainable and they consistantly cannot be relied upon to contribute (do the job they get paid for) they then must move them on..again in a supportive way. This guy has become the Darren Anderton of ITFC.. a talented but nonetheless consistent 'sicknote' who cannot be relied upon...end of story... Be supportive but move him on.

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DirtyOldNodger added 11:29 - Jul 21 A ball hasn't been kicked in earnest and already theres several posters already writing off a team that finished the league 6th and 7th in the last 2 seasons. Fickle fickle fans you are!
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carlo88 added 12:04 - Jul 21 I expect he'll be fit in time for Ireland's world cup campaign in 2018.
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battyblue added 12:31 - Jul 21 Give up never going to be anywhere near his previous best get someone in to replace him then he can be a bit part fill in player.....but we all know thats very unlikely .
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whosroundisitanyway added 12:39 - Jul 21 Scar tissue?? Has he been stabbed?!!!
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Bluetone added 13:23 - Jul 21 Quote ArnieM "You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear. I would hope even you could grasp that FACT. -" No that's true but a decent Manager can make it into a better sow's ear.
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bohslegend added 14:14 - Jul 21 whosroundisitanyway added 12:39 - Jul 21 "Scar tissue?? Has he been stabbed?!!!" For someone who's deep diving to find something to criticise MM for, you should at least know the basics of muscle injury diagnosis and treatment before trying to mock him for educating you. Muscle tears do result in scar tissue which needs to be treated properly to avoid ongoing complications in the injured area. Go find something else to criticise him for, like, how's the weather in Ipswich today? Too hot? Too cold? Must be MM's fault.

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cats_whiskers added 14:26 - Jul 21 You don't have to dive deep Just a snorkel will do
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whosroundisitanyway added 16:22 - Jul 21 bohslegend Wind your neck in!! It was a tongue in cheek joke. Whilst I don't pretend to be a Harley street surgeon I've had more than my share of leg injuries sports related & otherwise & probably know as much as you. Furthermore if you can find one single posting by myself criticising MM please let me know because it hasn't happened. Try not to be so condescending & get a sense of humour.

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whosroundisitanyway added 16:26 - Jul 21 By the way I don't live in Ipswich so you'll have to Google the weather.
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jas0999 added 18:00 - Jul 21 Trouble is will he be match fit for the start of season? If not it's playing catch up again.
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Harlowtractorboy added 19:14 - Jul 21 What does it take an hour to see how much money you got to spend
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