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.
Photo: ITFC
What to read next:
McKenna: New Leadership Group FinalisedBlues manager Kieran McKenna says a new leadership group has been finalised with the players assembled over the summer getting to know one another better having taken part in some team bonding last weekend.
McKenna: Blades Win a Good Way to Start the Next ChapterTown boss Kieran McKenna says last week’s 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United gave everyone a boost but that the players were in a positive mindset and looking forward to the season ahead even prior to the victory over the Blades.
McKenna: Burns Making Progress, Everyone Else Has TrainedTown boss Kieran McKenna says Wes Burns is making good progress as he continues his recovery from his ACL injury with the Wales international the only player absent from training this week ahead of Saturday’s game at Blackburn Rovers.
U17s Beaten By HammersTown’s youngsters were beaten 4-0 by West Ham United in their opening U17 Premier League Cup game at Playford Road this afternoon.