x

Jim: Stead Adds Something Different - Ipswich Town News

Boss Jim Magilton says new loan signing Jon Stead will bring something different to the squad and will add to the competition for places amongst the strike force.

Stead is with the Blues until January with the Blues and Sheffield United having agreed a fee believed to be £600,000 if the move becomes a permanent switch.

Magilton told the club site: "Jon will bring some extra qualities to our squad and we are delighted to have him with us.

"He has played and scored goals at Premier League level and I'm sure if we give him the ammunition, he will score goals for us.

"Jon coming in will add to the competition for places in attack and we need that all over the park if we are to progress."

Stead, whose Blades deal is up next summer, was at Playford Road this morning to undergo his medical. The 25-year-old is likely to make his debut for the Blues against Reading a week on Saturday.

What to read next:

U21s at Arsenal, U18s Host Spurs
Town’s U21s are in action away against Arsenal this evening, while the U18s host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday morning.
Mauge Rejoins Bury Town
U21s striker Jamie Mauge has returned to Southern Football League Division One Central Bury Town on loan following a two-month spell with Needham Market.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
[Podcast] Life's a Pitch TV - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Life's a Pitch TV team is now available.
Walton in Team of the Week
Town keeper Christian Walton has been named in the Sky Bet Championship Team of the Week following his display in the 2-0 win at Watford on Tuesday evening.
Women's Game With Sheffield United Rescheduled
Ipswich Town Women’s WSL2 game against Sheffield United at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester has been rescheduled for Wednesday 22nd April (KO 7pm).
Ademiluyi Added to England U20s Squad
Town Women’s forward Princess Ademiluyi has joined teammates Nelly Las and Ava Baker in the England U20 squad for their training camp and friendlies in Spain.
Greaves: The Two Lads Needed Pick-Me-Up Goals
Town defender Jacob Greaves admitted he was delighted for teammates Sindre Walle Egeli and George Hirst, who both ended their respective goal droughts during the Blues’ 2-0 victory over Watford on Tuesday.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Non-League Youngster On Trial
Sholing FC striker Vinnie Tume has joined Town on a two-week trial, the Southern League Premier South side have announced.