x

Jewell: Norris and McAuley Want to Stay - Ipswich Town News

Skipper David Norris and key defender Gareth McAuley both want to stay at Town, according to manager Paul Jewell. The duo, who are out of contract in June, held talks with Jewell last week having turned down new terms which were offered before Christmas.

Jewell said: "I spoke to David Norris and Gareth McAuley, as well as a couple of others, and they don’t want to leave.

"I said to them ‘let’s see what happens, give it everything you’ve got between now and the end of the season because we need points and if you do even better, the ball’s in your court’. They’ll be holding all the cards.

"We decided that’s what we’re going do. We’ll probably talk as we go along, but there’s no issue with the players. They all assured me that they all want to stay and we’ll see what happens at the end of the season.”

Town have confirmed that, as reported by TWTD last week, Carlos Edwards has triggered an extra year option on his contract, while similar situations may apply with some of the other 21 players whose initial deals are up in the summer.

Jewell says the Blues received two offers for players during the transfer window but denied that Norris and McAuley were those targeted. The Town manager also said that no bid had been received from Swansea for their former striker Jason Scotland.

What to read next:

Finidi Resigns as Nigeria Head Coach
Former Town winger Finidi George has resigned as head coach of Nigeria having only taken charge at the end of April.
Palace Youngster Elliott Joins Town
Young defender Leon Elliott has signed a professional deal with Town having left Crystal Palace.
Anderson Announces Retirement
Former Town winger Paul Anderson has announced his retirement, aged 35.
TWTD Euro 2024 Sweepstake
TWTD is running its usual tournament prize sweepstake during Euro 2024 with today the last day to sign up ahead of this evening's Germany-Scotland match, while a Forum poster has set up a Fantasy League.
TWTD Questionnaire 2023/24 Results Now Online
TWTD’s seventies-style supercomputer, the Osborne 1.0, has been fired up once again and the results of the TWTD Questionnaire 2023/24 are now available.
Academy Manager Wright Leaves Town
Academy manager Dean Wright has left Playford Road by mutual consent after two years, the club has announced.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Former Blues Keeper Wright Joins Seasiders
Former Blues U21s keeper Harry Wright has signed for Isthmian League North Felixstowe & Walton United.
Burgess Wins Cap as Socceroos Thrash Palestine
Town centre-half Cameron Burgess won his ninth full cap as Australia thrashed Palestine 5-0 at HBF Park in his home town of Perth to complete a 100 per cent World Cup qualification second round campaign this afternoon.
Last Day For TWTD Questionnaire 2023/24
Today is the last day in which to fill in the annual TWTD Questionnaire, your chance to look back in judgement on Town's glorious 2023/24 season.