Reserves Side Named - Ipswich Town News
Town have named the side for this afternoon's reserves match with Coventry City (Training Centre, KO 1.30pm). As expected Martijn Reuser is in the squad as he continues his recovery after a knee operation.
Also included is Wayne Brown who will be looking to impress any watching scouts while the likes of Matt Richards, Ian Westlake, Nabil Abidallah and Matt Bloomfield will be looking to put in performances which might get them noticed by manager Joe Royle.
For Coventry Gary McSheffrey, who impressed many in the first team game at Portman Road, is in the side as is former Arsenal youngster Jay Bothroyd who was also involved in the recent Nationwide League game.
Town: 1. James Pullen, 2. Erkan Okay, 3. Matt Richards, 4. Lee Beevers, 5. Wayne Brown, 6. Lee Chaffey, 7. Matt Bloomfield, 8. Nabil Abidallah, 9. Sam Morrow, 10. Martijn Reuser, 11. Ian Westlake. Subs: 12. Dean Bowditch, 13. Lewis Price, 14. Robert Dickinson, 15. Steve Burton, 16. Scott Mitchell.
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