Released midfielder Andy Drury says he’s not ruling out a return to former loan club Crawley Town. The 29-year-old spent a successful three-month spell at Broadfield during 2011/12, making 15 starts and scoring four goals.
Drury, who learnt that he wouldn't be offered new terms by the Blues towards the end of the season, told Crawley News that he’s hoping to sign a long-term deal with a new side this summer: "I'm looking for a club for the next three or four years now. I just want to play as much football as I can.
"I played 30 games for Ipswich this season but I felt I should have played more, but that is up to the manager.
"I'd consider playing in League One if the opportunity is right. I've just had a newborn baby so staying down south would suit me better."
Steve Evans was Crawley’s manager during his loan spell in a season in which the Red Devils won promotion from League Two, but Drury says he knows current boss Richie Barker and believes he has done well since taking charge last summer: "From what I've seen he has done a good job at Crawley and before that did a good job at Bury.
"I had a great time at Crawley but right now, with a newborn baby, I haven't had a lot of time to think about my plans.
"There are quite a few clubs interested from what I hear, but it's nice to know the Crawley fans still talk about me. I wouldn't rule anything out."
Drury made 46 starts and 18 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring twice, having been Paul Jewell's first Town signing when he moved from Luton for £150,000 in January 2011.