New manager Paul Jewell says he’d like some of the younger members of his squad to go out on loan to gain experience in the lower leagues. The Blues boss is spending this week getting to know his players better in training at Playford Road.

Jewell said: “I think the best thing for young players is to go out and play real football somewhere rather than just play academy or reserve football.

“Again, it’s been such a whirlwind that I’ve got to take stock. I’m really pleased we’ve got a free week this week so we can have a right good week on the training ground, get to know the players a bit better and then make decisions as and when.”

Earlier in the season defender Jack Ainsley spent a brief spell with Histon in the Blue Square Bet Premier, while keeper Ian McLoughlin went to Ryman Premier League Lowestoft Town for a month. In November, midfielder or full-back Shane O'Connor turned down a loan switch to Hereford United.

Midfielders Reggie Lambe, Billy Clark, Conor Hourihane, David Cawley and Jamie Griffiths, defender Tom Eastman and striker Ronan Murray all might benefit from games in the lower leagues before the end of the season.

The new manager says he knew most of his squad before he moved to Portman Road, although hadn’t seen the Town side in action prior to taking the job: “The younger lads I’m not sure about. I know most of the players through the game, but I’ve not watched them as a team, only on DVD since I’ve got here.

“I want to have a relationship with the players, I want them to be able to be open and honest. I don’t to ostracise anybody, but everybody has to come in and do their jobs properly and if everyone does their jobs properly, we won’t have a problem.”

Jewell is impressed with the Playford Road Training Centre: “It’s terrific. There’s been an awful lot of money spent on the infrastructure, training facilities and everything like that. The players don’t want for anything as far as that’s concerned. Now the question is can we just add the final ingredient — which is the main thing — which is getting the team right.

“That will take time but almost everything else is in place. We’ve just got to get the team right. There’s a great feeling. I’ve only been here since [last] Sunday night, but people are so passionate about the team and the club. It’s great and they are desperate for success and hopefully over time we can deliver that.

“The Championship is such a tough league to get out of. There are an awful lot of big teams with nice training grounds in this league. I was at one in Derby County, they’ve a fantastic training ground but you’ve got to get things right on the pitch.”

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BrettenhamBlue added 09:30 - Jan 18 Sending Eastman etc out on loan sounds good, as long as we bring in adequate cover
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Bergholtblue added 09:35 - Jan 18 Without a decent reserve league, it seems the most sensible thing to do.
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bluelady added 09:38 - Jan 18 would have to bring in another striker to let Murray go on loan surely? Think it would help these guys a great deal, from their own points of view as well for those that are never going to make it with Ipswich it will give them the chance to be on view in lower leagues rather then just fading out of the game (Ainsley is a good example, can not see him making it here). What ever happened to Billy Clarke, was flavour of month end of last season not been near the bench since? did he wear the wrong underpants to training? have curry the night before? must have done something Keane disapproved of!

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Marcus added 09:58 - Jan 18 @bluelady - Billy Clarke was released and now plays for Blackpool
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HighSeasBlue added 10:04 - Jan 18 I think you are talking about a different Billy Clark. There have been two at Ipswich in recent times.
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campowasgod added 10:05 - Jan 18 does Jewell ever brush his teeth ?
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Surco72 added 10:14 - Jan 18 Marcussg... different Billy Clark an even younger one
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bluelady added 10:20 - Jan 18 yes i always get confused with me 'e'. will have to ask boppit he must know all about 'e's !! I meant the blonde lad who played end of last season and was showing promise (wasnt he quite a creative midfielder with a good eye for a pass?) thatll be why he was dropped if so!
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parkinshair added 10:54 - Jan 18 When you look at the back of the match programme our squad list is nearly always longer than the oppositions. But our squad is nearly two thirds youngsters. I think we desperately need more senior players so these lads can go out on loan and are not relied on as cover.
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CavendishBlue added 11:03 - Jan 18 Bluelady You might even be refering to Luke Hyam!!!! Trust a Suffolk side to have 2 David Johnsons , 2 Billy Clark(e)s what ever next/ Two Sir Bobby's....now Those REALLY were the Days
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bluelady added 11:14 - Jan 18 hmm unlike David Johnson though not sure the Clark(e)s will make it as legends! Didnt the first one come from Everton and play for LIverpool (David Johnson?). agreed Luke is also a great player who got dropped for apparantly no reason (then of course got injuries), fit now so hope to see much more of him. A good strong player with an eye for a pass, not sure i would call him a creative midfielder though, think the holding role was fantastic for him

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bluelady added 11:14 - Jan 18 ps meant bobble above and not boppit re 'e's lol
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bedsitfc added 12:20 - Jan 18 I think if we put in a bid to cash strapped swindon for austin with part of the deal they get murrey for the season will be a good deal for both parties.
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Jesney_Havoc added 13:19 - Jan 18 No No, we solded Billy Clark ages ago.
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Back_The_Boss added 13:49 - Jan 18 Its a good idea to send them out on loan. It won't hurt to get more experience.
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Wickets added 16:19 - Jan 18 The Billy Clarke Bluelady talks about is still at the club, started this season with an injury but is fit now but has not figured as yet this season, incidentally previous Billy Clarke, Holliway took to Blackpool i think and has also been out this season with a bad injury.
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Suffolk_n_Good added 16:37 - Jan 18 PJ just talks common sense all the time...... what a re-freshing change!!
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jas0999 added 19:12 - Jan 18 Sensible - but only if we strengthen first. Very small squad.
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bigfish added 23:23 - Jan 18 Good idea - however they are in the shop window and could be taken by other clubs rhodes etc.
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bobble added 08:01 - Jan 19 if one someone had sent roy keane out on loan last year to gain some experience we wouldn't be in this mess
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