Doherty at Town This Weekend - Ipswich Town News
TWTD understands that Waterford United winger Jack Doherty is due at Town over the weekend to finalise the details of his move from the Airtricity First Division side. The 18-year-old impressed Blues boss Mick McCarthy while with the squad at the training camp in Ireland earlier this month.
The clubs are understood to have agreed an initial fee of around £50,000 plus further cash when the Clonmel-born player hits set appearance milestones. The youngster is yet to agree personal terms but they are unlikely to prove a stumbling block.
Speaking last week, Doherty was looking forward to his big move: "It’s what you dream about when you’re younger — to be a professional footballer.
"To go over and then do it is another thing but the hard work starts when you get over there.”
Doherty came through the youth system at Waterford and was promoted to the first team in August 2011. Since then he has established himself as a regular member of the senior squad.
Capped by Ireland Schools, Doherty was called up to an Ireland U19 squad for a training camp in Spain in March.
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