Reserves Draw 0-0 With Brentford - Ipswich Town News

Town boss Roy Keane watched the Blues’ reserves draw 0-0 with Brentford in a behind closed doors friendly at Playford Road this afternoon. Alex Bruce, Alan Quinn, Lee Martin, Ben Thatcher and Connor Wickham were amongst the Town players involved.

American trialist Devann Yao, whose signing is still being held up by red tape was also included in the side having recovered from his calf injury.

Keeper Brian Murphy wasn’t involved as he is not yet over his ankle injury. Former Blues glovesman Lewis Price was between the sticks for the Bees. The Wales international is on a season-long loan at Griffin Park.

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