New signing Bradley Orr says his loan move to the Blues from Blackburn is very much with a view to a permanent switch if all goes well. The 30-year-old’s loan means he will be at Portman Road at least until January 26th.
Speaking in an interview with Ipswich Player, Orr says he has previously been close to playing for Mick McCarthy: "The manager has a proven track record at this level and the one above and is a massive factor in me coming to Ipswich.
"I have spoken to him in the past when there was a possibility that I could have signed for him. It didn't work out then but I’m delighted it has this time.
"Having spoken to the manager a couple of times recently and knowing what Ipswich is all about anyway, it was an easy decision to make. I didn’t need to speak to anyone else in the game. I just jumped in my car and came down here!
"I know the club is at the wrong end of the table but that doesn’t bother me. With the manager here, I think it’s exciting times for Ipswich and I’m glad to be part of it.”
In terms of the longer term, the right-back, whose Blackburn contract is up in the summer of 2014, added: "Firstly I want to do well for Ipswich. If that happens, then I might get the chance to extend that stay. If it doesn't, I will be sent back to Blackburn.
"We have talked about me staying. That’s the plan and I’d certainly be interested in a permanent move.
"If the manager and the powers that be want that to happen, I could be here longer than the loan date but it will be down to how well I do here and how much I can help the club. My priority is doing as well as I can for Ipswich Town.”
Having fallen out of favour at Ewood Park since Henning Berg took over as boss, he says he felt he needed to move on: "There were a few things going on in the upper echelons of the club at Blackburn and I wanted to get out on loan.
"Once I heard of Ipswich’s interest I was really keen to come down here. Thankfully we’ve managed to get something sorted and I’m absolutely delighted to be here.
"I know Ipswich well from playing here a number of times in the past and I know that the club is steeped in history. It’s a big club and it’s an honour to be here.”
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