Chairman David Sheepshanks has praised manager Joe Royle after the Town manager persuaded Portsmouth's David Unsworth to drop down a division and join the Blues on loan.

Sheepshanks told the club site: "I'm very pleased that we have been able to support Joe and bring David on loan to Portman Road.

"It's a measure of Joe's stature in the game that he is able to attract a player of David's standing from the Premiership to strengthen our push for promotion.

"I'm sure all Town fans will give David a huge welcome and wish him well as he joins our quest for the Premiership."

The 31-year-old is likely to make his debut in the away game at Sheffield United a week on Saturday.

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