Town striker David McGoldrick is set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury in Tuesday’s EFL Cup defeat to Stevenage.

We understand the striker suffered an ankle ligament injury shortly after coming on as a half-time sub against Boro and is thought likely to be out for at least six weeks.

[Edit] However, surgery and a longer absence has not yet been ruled out. The former Nottingham Forest and Southampton man is set to see a specialist on Monday.[/Edit]

The latest injury is a big blow for the 28-year-old, who has picked up a succession of injuries in the last few seasons, largely unrelated to one another.

Town boss Mick McCarthy acted quickly to add to his squad, re-signing Luke Varney on a short-term contract.

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ITFC1983 added 12:21 - Aug 12 FFS
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chiddley added 12:21 - Aug 12 gutted for him, however it may be time to move him on.
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DiamondGezzer added 12:22 - Aug 12 Again ?
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Mullet added 12:22 - Aug 12 At least it's only 6 weeks and not 6 months. Cold comfort that.
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Currie10 added 12:22 - Aug 12 Absolutely fantastic. Same every season though.
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Currie10 added 12:22 - Aug 12 Absolutely fantastic. Same every season though.
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StuartBrett8 added 12:23 - Aug 12 We need another striker, Reg is decent back up for Murphy but we need quality
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TimmyH added 12:23 - Aug 12 Another sicknote...2 games in, Bishop next and we've got a full house of the predictables!
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essextractorboy93 added 12:25 - Aug 12 I remember the incident on Tuesday, thought it was a small knock and nothing serious, limped around for a minute or two. Absolutely gutted for him, might need another striker on a loan...
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iaintaylorx added 12:25 - Aug 12 This is just a joke! Shouldn't even have needed to be brought on to attempt to win a game against a team who just avoided the conference last season!
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Surco72 added 12:29 - Aug 12 As stated Dids will not play a full season and this squad is painfully thin the whole season has started as deja vu one ok half out of two games , out of cup , desperate signings or keeping hold of players we released , players out of position and then taken off when they have bad games . Least MM has his excuses for having his creative players out for long periods already !!

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Ipswich_Crazy added 12:31 - Aug 12
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Brownie added 12:32 - Aug 12 Gutted as in my view he is the most talented player with have. However it appears he cannot stay fit and picks up lots of different injuries which is even more worrying. Not sure Varney is the answer - if he wasn't good enough 3 months ago why is he now. He is a honest pro but we have lots of them and no way is he a replacement for McGoldrick.
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GerkensBeard added 12:32 - Aug 12 If it happened as soon as he came on then he shouldve asked to come off immediately rather than play on and do even more damage. Coming off immediately could've of been the difference of 3 weeks. I'm actually getting fed up of his injury spells now and so must the club. Highest wage earner and has never been the same since his first injury spell. Well never see him at full throttle again. I'd happily sell as long as we get an ideal replacement.

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backwiththeboysagain added 12:33 - Aug 12 Time to get rid, at least we might see Sears play his natural position.
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runaround added 12:34 - Aug 12 Such a shame for Didzy & for ITFC as oozes class on the rare occasions he's fully fit. Big chance to rekindle the Sears Murphy partnership now
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hampstead_blue added 12:35 - Aug 12 Mag to Grid.......get rid. He is making Darren Anderton and Vieri look like fitness gods! Can we please get rid.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 12:37 - Aug 12 He does seem to be very fragile and unlucky, an unfortunate combination.
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billlm added 12:38 - Aug 12 Down vote all you like but hes a waste of space.
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itfcbishop added 12:40 - Aug 12 YES he has another injury but they're not all linked together, its just unlucky. By far our best player, hope for a speedy recovery dids! oh yeah its probably Evans fault for the injury, new owner please blah blah blah.
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DurhamTownFan added 12:41 - Aug 12 Get rid, end of. Great player when fit and firing, but that seems to be only about five games per year in a long season. Not worth his wages at that rate. I'm sorry, because I do love him when he plays well, but that's it as far as I'm concerned. I'd move him on.
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Ipswich_Crazy added 12:42 - Aug 12 Billlm your an idiot! HES A PLAY MAKER! get a grip! you soo called town fan!
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KiwiTractor added 12:42 - Aug 12 Of course he did.
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ianmarshall10 added 12:43 - Aug 12 Gutted....Murph and Sears up top tomorrow then could be a blessing in disguise.
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Hoofball added 12:45 - Aug 12 McGoldrick, injured surprise surprise.
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