Wigan Wanted Bent - Ipswich Town News
Wigan boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that the Latics were the third club which made an offer for Darren Bent prior to the striker joining Charlton for £2.5 million earlier this month. TWTD reported at the time that Wigan and Sunderland were the two sides which lost out to the the Addicks.
Jewell says the Lancastrians could have matched Charlton's offer, perhaps indicating that the deal taking Bent to the Valley had been done prior to his club's interest: "We were in for Ipswich striker Darren Bent last week and could have competed financially with Charlton, but we missed out.
"It's difficult to persuade players that we intend to stay in the Premiership and maybe they see us as a risk.
"But I want to send the message that we don't intend to be tourists next season, enjoying the ride and the view at all the big stadiums."
What to read next:
Town Women Beaten By BladesIpswich Town Women failed to claim their second WSL2 win in successive weeks, losing 3-2 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this afternoon, ending the game with 10 women.
Kipre: It's a Special DayTown goalscorer Cédric Kipré says he is immensely proud to be a part of the first Blues side to defeat Norwich City in more than 16 years after a 3-1 victory in the East Anglian derby at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City - Match ReportTown’s long wait for a derby victory finally came to an end as goals from Cedric Kipre, Jaden Philogene and Jack Clarke saw the Blues beat Norwich City 3-1 at Portman Road. Kipre gave Town the lead in the 32nd minute with his first for the club, but Oscar Schwartau levelled for the Canaries three minutes later, only for Philogene to smash home one of the greatest ever East Anglian derby goals just before half-time. Town had plenty of chances to seal their win after the break with Clarke finally bringing the 16-year wait for derby glory to an end when he netted the third 13 minutes from time.
Ipswich Town 2-1 Norwich City - Half-TimeJaden Philogene’s fifth goal in three home games has given the Blues a 2-1 half-time lead over Norwich City at Portman Road, Cedric Kipre having put Town in front prior to Oscar Schwartau levelling for the visitors.