Reserves at Orient - Ipswich Town News
Town reserves take on Layton Orient this afternoon (2pm) at Brisbane Road with another trialist joining Leeds youngster Andy Wright in the Town side. Wright played in the reserves' last game at Bournemouth and makes another appearence today. The second trialist is Neil Murphy, a Liverpool youth, who plays in defence. The 19-year old will be hoping to impress as will John Kennedy who is looking for a new club after being released by Town. Full squad: Pullen, Niemi, Murphy, Kennedy, Bramble, J. Miller, Moffat, Holster, Niven, Wright, Logan, Nicholls, Maurel, Artun, A. Miller and Chibogu.
Jim Magilton has not been included in the Northern Ireland squad playing Hungary at Windsor Park next Wednesday. Town play Crystal Palace the previous night and Magilton has been allowed to stay with the Blues.
Those travelling to QPR for Saturday's game are advised to get their early to avoid the huge delays which took place last season. Many missed up to half and hour of the first half last season due to the inability of QPR to get fans into their ground.
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