x

Peters on Bench - Ipswich Town News

Winger Jaime Peters will be on the bench for Canada when they take on Northern Ireland in Belfast this evening, but will be involved in the game at some stage.

The full international friendly gives most Town supporters a first opportunity to see the club's latest acquisition in action. The 17-year-old officially joins the Blues in May when he turns 18, visa issues preventing him from formally signing before then.

The BBC aren't showing the match live on either of their Northern Ireland channels but there is a highlights programme on BBC1 Northern Ireland (Sky Digital channel 943) at 11.10pm.

Head coach Frank Yallop, who will be inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in April, has named his side and confirmed that he will give all his four outfield subs a run-out. Peters will win his sixth senior cap.

Town manager Joe Royle has asked to be sent a video of the game. The Blues are sending their Irish scout but Royle wants to assess Peters' performance for himself.

Canada: Sutton, Hutchinson, Simpson, Gervais, McKenna, Imhof, Bernier, Brennan, Serioux, De Rosario, Occean. Subs: Peters, Hume, Klukowski, Reda, Hirschfeld (GK).

What to read next:

Young Joins Chatham On Loan
Blues U21s midfielder Tyler Young has joined Isthmian League Premier Division Chatham Town on loan.
Town Expelled From Suffolk Premier Cup
Town have been excluded from this year’s Endeavour Automotive Suffolk Premier Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their first-round win at Hadleigh United last month.
Taylor Signs New Deal
Town midfielder Jack Taylor has signed a new contract with the Blues, taking him to the summer of 2028.
Nunez Among Those Set to Win Caps
Marcelino Nunez is among the Town players set to add to their international caps over the next 24 hours, with the midfielder becoming the first player with the Blues to represent Chile.
McKenna Named Manager of the Month
Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for September.
[Podcast] Life's a Pitch TV - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Life's a Pitch TV team is now available.
Boatswain Joins Woking On Loan
Young Blues striker Ashley Boatswain has joined National League Woking on loan until January.
Wearing in Scotland U23s Squad
Ipswich Town Women’s defender Megan Wearing has been named in the Scotland U23s squad for their friendlies later this month.
New Blackburn Date Set
Town’s abandoned game against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park has been rescheduled for Tuesday 2nd December (KO 7.45pm).
Hirst's Scotland Host Greece
Striker George Hirst will hope to add to his international caps this evening when Scotland host Greece in a World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park this evening (KO 7.45pm BBC2/BBC Scotland).