Orr Loan Extended to End of Season - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that Blackburn have agreed to allow right-back Bradley Orr to remain on loan at Portman Road until the end of the season. The 30-year-old has been with the Blues since November, making 10 starts.
McCarthy confirmed that the former Bristol City and Newcastle man will be at Portman Road until May: "They’ve agreed to extend to the end of the season.”
In terms of a longer stay, the Blues boss says Orr has "at least two” years remaining on his Blackburn contract and he’ll see how things develop in the summer: "It’ll all depend on what the deal is, but I like him and he’s done well. I think he brings something to it, he’s a good personality around the place.
"He’s a really good pro, trains well, he’s done it right since he’s come here. A smashing fella, a good personality.”
Nigel Reo-Coker’s short-term contract is up after Saturday and McCarthy confirmed, as we reported on Tuesday, that the club is set to hold talks with the midfielder and his representative: "With Nigel we’re just waiting to see what they want to do, Nigel and his agent.
"I’ve spoken to Nigel, I’d like to just keep the status quo the same and keep him until the end of the season.”
McCarthy doesn’t expect to make any further additions to his squad this week: "No, not at the moment, we’re still looking.
"Nobody is going to be [coming in before the weekend], I’d like it if they did but they aren’t going to be walking in the door for tomorrow now.”
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