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Lisbie Unclear on Future - Ipswich Town News

Striker Kevin Lisbie says he has no idea what his future holds after completing his season-long loan at Colchester United. The 31-year-old, who netted 13 goals during 2009/10, has another year remaining on his Town contract but says he would like to remain with the U’s.

Lisbie, who joined Town from Colchester for £750,000 in the summer of 2008, said: "I haven't got a clue what the future holds. I will have to wait for a call in the summer and see what happens.

"I would like to stay here but the gaffer has got his budget but we'll have to wait and see.

"I've always had a special relationship with the U's fans. It's probably more special than the one I had at Charlton, where I had nine years. Even if I'm not here next season, I'll definitely come back and see the lads.”

Millwall and Southampton were both interested in Lisbie in January, the Saints subsequently signing Lee Barnard from Southend, and other sides at League One and Championship level may also be keen on signing the ex-Jamaica international over the summer.

Town boss Roy Keane fielded the frontman in his first two games in charge of the Blues at the end of 2008/09 but was less than impressed with the frontman wanting to continue to live in the London area rather than closer to the club and sent him on loan for the season.

Meanwhile, former Blue James Scowcroft has been released by League One Leyton Orient after failing to score in 16 starts and 14 sub appearances in one season at Brisbane Road.

Elsewhere, midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski is on trial at Leeds United after having his contract at Preston North End settled. The Macedonian joined the Lilywhites from Town for £400,000 last summer, but wasn't involved with the Lancastrians after Darren Ferguson took over as manager.

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