Roberts Latest Link - Ipswich Town News
Released Charlton keeper Ben Roberts is the latest player to be linked with Town. The Addicks gave a free transfer to the 27-year-old last week after a three-year spell in which he spent a number of spells on loan.
Joe Royle is keen to bring a new keeper to Portman Road without paying a fee
and Roberts, who played for Middlesbrough in the 1997 FA Cup Final, looks an ideal candidate. The Bishops Auckland-born player finally made his Charlton debut as a sub in their final game of last season.
Royle's preferred targets are understood to be Birmingham's Ian Bennett and Everton's Paul Gerrard, however it is looking increasingly likely that neither player will take the drop in wages required to make the switch to Town.
During his time with Boro and Charlton, Roberts had loans with Brighton, Luton, Reading, Millwall, Bradford, Wycombe and Hartlepool.
The 6' 1" stopper was last in action at Portman Road in April when a Charlton reserves side was beaten 2-1.
What to read next:
Two Goals and Two Assists For Thomas in Jamaica Goal-FestNatasha Thomas scored twice and picked up two assists as Jamaica smashed Dominica 18-0 at the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia in the Reggae Girlz’ first CONCACAF W Championship qualification group match, their first step on the road to the World Cup.
Thomas Set to Add to Jamaica CapsIpswich Town Women’s striker Natasha Thomas could win her fifth senior international cap later today when Jamaica face Dominica at the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, the first step on a long road towards qualification for the 2027 World Cup (KO 7pm).
Rowett: A Big Effort, a Big PerformanceOxford United manager Gary Rowett felt his team needed their 2-1 victory over the Blues at the Kassam Stadium having dropped into the bottom three earlier in the week, and despite last night’s result believes Town will be in the mix for promotion come the end of the season.