Westy Out For Six Weeks - Ipswich Town News

Ian Westlake has damaged his ankle ligaments in a training session today and will be on the sidelines for up to six weeks. He has had scans after an hour's training and is now on crutches.

Joe Royle told the club site "It's a blow for Westy and for us but we have to get on with it.”

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