Lisbie Nets For U\'s - Ipswich Town News
Kevin Lisbie netted for loan club Colchester as the U’s beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Pim Balkestein was also in action with his loan club on Saturday.
Lisbie, who Town will recall early from his season-long loan in January, lashed in his 10th goal of the season in the 30th minute.
Balkestein made his fourth appearance for Brentford as the Bees lost 1-0 away at Tranmere.
Jack Ainsley was an unused sub for Rushden and Diamonds as the Blue Square Premier side lost 1-0 at Forest Green Rovers. The defender made his debut for the Northamptonshire side on Tuesday as a half-time sub in a 1-0 home defeat to York City.
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