US Players Not Signing - Ipswich Town News
Town will not be signing New England Revolution duo Andy Dorman and Jeff Larentowicz, according to manager Joe Royle. The pair have been training with the Blues this week.
Royle says that there was never any intention for them to join the club: "They were only ever going to train with us as it is out of season for them in America right now. There is no chance that we will be looking to sign either of them."
Former Blue Paul Mariner is assistant coach at the Revolution and set up the link with Town. Mariner is also planning to send over an U14 side at some point in the near future.
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