Drinan Could Win Cap as Irish U21s Face Brazil - Ipswich Town News
Blues striker Aaron Drinan could win his fourth Irish U21s cap this evening when his side take on Brazil in the semi-finals of the Maurice Revello Toulon Tournament.
Drinan, who is on loan back at his former club Waterford, appeared as a late sub in Ireland’s first two games as they topped their group and was unused in their final match.
The 21-year-old, who has scored seven times in the League of Ireland with the season running through the summer, is contracted to Town until the summer of 2021.
Town Face Charlton at Colchester Town continue their pre-season friendly programme when they host fellow Championship side Charlton Athletic at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium this evening (KO 7.30pm).
U18s Host West Brom in First U18 Premier League Fixture Town’s U18s will start their first ever U18 Premier League South campaign with a home game against West Bromwich Albion at Playford Road on Saturday 16th August (KO 11am).
Ndaba Completes Lecce Move Former Town defender Corrie Ndaba has completed his move from Scottish Premiership Kilmarnock to Serie A Lecce.
McKenna: Hirst Primed For Good Season Town boss Kieran McKenna believes striker George Hirst is “primed to have a good season” for the Blues, the frontman having netted three times in the Blues’ two public friendlies.
Hirst: Scotland Call-Up Has Made Me a Better Player Town striker George Hirst says he has taken a lot from being in the Scotland squad and feels the international recognition has made him a better player.
U21s Defeated By Luton A strong Blues U21s side was beaten 2-1 by Luton Town at Bent Lane in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon with Tommy Taylor's first-half strike cancelled out after the break by a much-improved Hatters side.