Alabi Joins Grimsby on Loan - Ipswich Town News

Blues striker James Alabi has joined Vanarama National League Grimsby Town on loan until January 3rd.

Alabi signed for Town in the summer after a trial having been released by Stoke City.

The 21-year-old scored his first Blues goal in his only appearance so far when he came on as a sub in the 4-1 Capital One Cup win at Doncaster.

Alabi, who had a spell with Celtic as a youngster, had spells on loan at Mansfield, Scunthorpe, Accrington and Forest Green while with the Potters.

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