Delaney Signs for Town - Ipswich Town News
Damien Delaney has finally put pen to paper and signed a two-year contract to join Town. Rumours have been circulating for over a month now, broken initially by our sister site LoftForWords.co.uk at the end of May.
Delaney's switch is said to have been held up by the managerial change at Loftus Road which saw former Blues boss Magilton take over from Paulo Sousa. While it appears there is nothing in recent reports claiming that the Northern Irishman would completely scupper the deal, that move and a number of others which were progressing prior to his arrival appear to have been on hold in recent weeks, presumably while he assessed his squad.
Cardiff City were also believed to be interested in Cork-born Delaney, who is well known to Town first team coach Tony Loughlan from his time at Leicester City's academy.
"I'm looking forward to the next step in my career here at Ipswich Town," Damien told the club site.
"I have spoken to the manager, Roy Keane, and it's clear that this club is very ambitious and I'm delighted to be part of trying to take the Club forward."
Town manager Roy Keane said: "I'm delighted that Damien has agreed to join us. He's a player that I have kept an eye on for a while and I'm sure he will prove to be a valuable addition to our squad."
What to read next:
No Dividends For PLC ShareholdersThe board of the Ipswich Town PLC has written to its shareholders confirming that its stake in the club has now reduced to less than one per cent and outlining that any dividends taken out of Town in future will go solely to majority owners Gamechanger 20 Ltd.
Rosenior: I Couldn't Be Prouder of My PlayersHull City manager Liam Rosenior said he couldn’t have been prouder of his players following last night’s 3-3 draw with Town which keeps the Tigers hopes of making the play-offs alive going into their final match and wished the Blues well for the remainder of the campaign.
Luongo: We're Enjoying the RideTown midfielder Massimo Luongo says the squad are enjoying the ride of playing in high pressure games as the Blues moved a point closer to the Premier League following a pulsating 3-3 draw with Hull City at the MKM Stadium.
Hull City 3-3 Ipswich Town - Match ReportTown moved level on points with second-placed Leeds United following a pulsating 3-3 draw with Hull City at the MKM Stadium having been in front three times. Returning striker George Hirst put the Blues in front in the 19th minute but the Tigers levelled on 40 through Ozan Tufan before Omari Hutchinson put Town back ahead with the first of two brilliant goals. However, Hull equalised again through Liam Delap in the 56th minute, then Hutchinson’s second put the Blues ahead again, however, Tigers sub Noah Ohio grabbed a point for the East Yorkshire side with three minutes remaining and the Blues were unable to take late chances to win it.