New signing Steven Taylor says legendary Blues boss Sir Bobby Robson told him all about "proper" football club Town during their time together at Newcastle United.
Centre-half Taylor, 31, signed a contract to the end of the season at Portman Road this morning but won’t be available until international clearance comes through having been with MLS side the Portland Timbers until December. The Blues hope he should be eligible for Saturday’s home game with Reading.
"The gaffer has been really positive with me and I'm delighted to get this opportunity now," Taylor told Ipswich Player HD.
"I've been training with the club for a while and the lads have made me feel right at home from minute one.
"They've made me feel really welcome within the group and it's been an enjoyable week or so in the building.
"I know all about the history of the club and Sir Bobby Robson and Charlie Woods, who I played under at Newcastle, would always talk about how great a club Ipswich is, so I'm delighted to be here now.
"It's a 'proper' football club, if that's the right way of putting it. There's a great history behind the club, it's a very professional set-up and there's a good 'feel factor' when you walk through the door, so I just can't wait to get started now."