He might have to swot up on his historical knowledge of Ipswich but there’s one thing that Frank Nouble does know about his new employers.
At 21 he cannot recall Town’s glory days but he is old enough to remember they graced English football’s top flight with their presence at the beginning of the century.
Nouble, who made his Blues debut as a late sub in the 0-0 draw at Cardiff on Saturday, said: "I know they have been in the Premiership — that’s one thing I do know. Also, it’s a big club and when I was a youngster at Chelsea I used to come here and play. I remember the massive training ground.
"I’m here now and I just want to concentrate on making an impact, showing people what I can do. I’ve been out on loan to a number of clubs and that says a lot about my eagerness to play football. Also, the fact that so many clubs wanted to take me shows I have something to offer.
"What I want to do now is stay at Ipswich for a longer period and really get my career going. I’m not looking to go anywhere for a long time. I want to dig in and get Ipswich moving up the league table.
"It’s important we build on the good form of the last couple of months since Mick McCarthy became manager and hopefully I’ll be involved. I’ve signed an 18-month contract but I hope to do well enough between now and next year to extend it and stay here even longer.”