Gray on Rhodes Link - Ipswich Town News
Northampton Town manager Stuart Gray has commented on reports earlier in the week linking him with a loan move for Town striker Jordan Rhodes. Boss Jim Magilton subsequently said he would be unwilling to allow the 18-year-old move at present, but could loan the youngster later in the season.
Gray said: "We're always going to be linked with Ipswich players because I've got a good relationship with Jim Magilton.
"I think clubs can see how we develop players when we have them on loan and the football we give them.
"Championship clubs do carry big squads and they let players out, but in the Premier League this season you can name seven subs, so it will be harder to get players from that level."
Last season, fellow frontman Dean Bowditch spent time on loan with the Cobblers.
Meanwhile, Town's U15s continued their good start to their Dana Cup campaign in Denmark. Having beaten Swedish side Höllvikens GIF 7-1 in their opening game yesterday morning, Norwegians Tertnes FB were hammered 5-1 in the afternoon.
The Blues youngsters take on another Norwegian side Runar IL this lunchtime in the group decider.
What to read next:
McKenna: We'll Review Our Process Around ShootoutsBoss Kieran McKenna says Town’s process around penalty shootouts will be reviewed, the Blues having exited three cup competitions on spot-kicks over the last year, this evening’s Carabao Cup first-round loss at League Two Bromley the latest.
Bromley 1-1 Ipswich Town (5-4 on Pens) - Match ReportGeorge Hirst and Ali Al-Hamadi both missed penalties as the Blues were beaten 5-4 in a shootout by Bromley following a 1-1 draw at Hayes Lane in round one of the Carabao Cup. Deji Elerewe gave the home side the lead just before half-time, however, sub Ben Johnson levelled for the Blues eight minutes after the restart but unconvincing Town were unable to find a winner and the League Two side claimed their first ever win in the competition on penalties.
Eight Changes For Blues at BromleyTown have made eight changes for this evening’s Carabao Cup first-round tie at Bromley with Ashley Young making his full Blues debut and Cedric Kipre and Fin Barbrook their debuts, while Omari Hutchinson, Chuba Akpom, Jens Cajuste and Nathan Broadhead are among those absent from the squad.