Town to Watch Spanish Striker
Friday, 27th May 2011 11:22

Representatives from Town and Rangers and Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will be at Sunday’s Spanish second division game between Cartagena and Rayo Vallecano to run the rule over home striker Toché, according to reports in Spain. The 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is attracting interest from both Spanish clubs and those from overseas.

Former Spain U16 and U20 international Toché began his career Atlético Madrid, making his debut for their B side in 2002/03 and scoring an impressive 32 goals in 71 league games in two years. The Santomera-born frontman made two La Liga appearances for Atlético’s senior side in 2003/04 but failed to score.

Toché’s career rather drifted after he had showed such early potential with injuries hampering him throughout loan spells at Numancia, as they were relegated from La Liga in 2004/05, then in the Segunda División with Hércules and Real Valladolid in the following two seasons.

The 5ft 10Â½ tall striker returned to Numancia on a permanent basis in 2006 and was in the squad which saw them climb back into the top flight but with Toché, known more formally as José VerdÃº Nicolás, scoring only three goals in 12 league games.

Having played only 45 minutes for Numancia in La Liga the following season, Toché moved on to Albacete in December 2008, netting five goals in 24 games before joining Cartagena in the summer of 2009.

The switch has seen a return of his early promise with his first season yielding 20 goals in 40 league games, plus two in two in the Copa del Rey.

This term, despite a spell out injured and time playing in a wide role, he has netted 15 in 32 in the league with two games remaining, and another one in one Copa del Rey tie.

In addition to Town, Rangers and Wigan, Spanish sides AlmerÃa, Celta Vigo and Levante have all been linked, while Birmingham City and German side Werder Bremen were claimed to be interested parties in December.

The Cartagena squad also includes midfielder Iñaki Muñoz, who had a trial at Town in April 2009, while one-time Bolton winger or striker Mustapha Riga, linked with the Blues when a Levante player during 2008, recently joined the Murcian club.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth are reported to have been one of the clubs to have missed out on signing Town central defender Gareth McAuley, who joined West Brom earlier in the week.

Pompey are still being linked with exiting Blues skipper David Norris, who is also believed to interest Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Wigan.

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blue added 14:54 - May 27 MORE LIKE a TOCHE HOLIDAY .
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TractorCam added 14:59 - May 27 Not bad. But he has been added to that long list of strikers we are linked with.
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blue added 15:00 - May 27 Ipswich :- doing this, watching this, meeting him, lining up him, closing in on him, once again looking lining up him, getting on my tits nows , Just go to arsenal ladies and grab those women god sake !!!!!!!!! Best bet all of us grab a holiday come back in 6 weeks id say.
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UsualSuspect added 15:05 - May 27 A few will be in by the end of next week, have no fear little ones.
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robdaful added 15:10 - May 27 Well if we sign chopra for 1-2m and Toché for free that would be a good cheap up-front.
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pazelle added 15:10 - May 27 Does anyone over 6 foot use half inches when describing their height? Good to see we're scouting games in Europe - hopefully something comes from this because domestically it's all a bit hopeless!
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kerryblue added 15:30 - May 27 Lets hope hes not like the last Spanish striker we had who was an expensive flop two times around.
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granadablue added 15:39 - May 27

Better strikers than him in the spanish second div. Granada have a fantastic striker called Geijo, plus a number of other attack minded players like Collantes, etc. However, their best player, and the best player in the league in my opinion, is Nyom. Attacking right full-back, pretty much what we've been missing since the good old days of Wilnis and Taricco. Young, cheap and hungry, sign him up PJ!!!

ITFC4daprem added 16:01 - May 27
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dirtydingusmagee added 16:17 - May 27 dont rush into anything,wait till he's 5' 11'', 5' 10'' AND a half ,MY A;SE .stick some thick insoles in his boots nobody would notice .
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Garv added 16:28 - May 27 Sorry kerryblue but you are an idiot. Go for it. Nobody knew who Pablo was when he came and he was a breath of fresh air and a superb player for us.
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theblueginger added 16:37 - May 27 Why not, didnt work work out the last time we bought a striker over from spain. would prefer sharp though.
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bedsitfc added 17:06 - May 27 i see steve morison has had his transfer request turned down at millwall, could be worth a bid.
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fifeblue added 17:49 - May 27 Hullo Toche got a Toshiba?
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TractorRoyNo1 added 18:14 - May 27 no, i've heard this one doesn't take his siestas on saturday afternoons Blue92 added 11:27 - May 27 The new Pablo?
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HolbrookBlue added 18:37 - May 27 So no news from Portman Road today then?? No "sightings" from the taxi drivers or the best friend of the toilet cleaner at the ground. Hopefully next week willbe more positive
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blue added 20:38 - May 27

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27 May 2011 20:04:12

ipswich are not signing anyone this season!

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27 May 2011 18:23:23

Sol Cambell to sign a years deal at Ipswich also now Norwich have all but wrapped up the Vaughn deal expect Ipswich to go in for Makail Smith

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CMS has not been ruled out Lambert is signing at least 7 players in the summer (GK, CB, RBcover, RM, ) are the only positions we know we need players in so other positions will be strengthened too

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27 May 2011 17:56:34

Sol Cambell to sign a years deal at Ipswich also now Norwich have all but wrapped up the Vaughn deal expect Ipswich to go in for Makail Smith

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27 May 2011 16:53:24

Kenny Dalglish is chasing Ipswich wonderkid Connor Wickham Ipswich want £10 million for him.

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o.O wonderkid, what the hell makes him a wonderkid?

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27 May 2011 15:10:49

Kenny Dalglish is chasing Ipswich wonderkid Connor Wickham Ipswich want £10 million for him.

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27 May 2011 08:50:39

Chopra set for talks with Ipswich today over a possible 1million pound deal.

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27 May 2011 08:31:13

Ipswich Town are set to sign Michael Chopra for £1million.
Soure: The Sun & The mirror.

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26 May 2011 23:38:16

Paul Jewell is set to meet with Michael Chopra on Friday as he looks to secure the services of a 20 goal man.

Chopra will meet Jewell for talks at Playford Road on Friday morning. Chopra has not fulfilled his ability this season, only scoring 11 goals in all competition's for the 2010/11 season.

Chopra was strongly linked with The Blues last summer. At the current time, Roy Keane was manager of the Blues and instead signed Jason Scotland to fill the void, However after a poor season from Scotland, Chopra will return to the frame as the 20 goal a season man.

David Nugent is also set to join Ipswich after he agreed terms with Simon Clegg and Paul Jewell. Nugent will be on 12k a week, and will join on a free from Portsmouth.

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26 May 2011 23:01:13

Chopra to sign for ipswich next week after bank holiday.

Cardiff to replace him with Sam Baldock

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26 May 2011 22:15:44

Giles Barnes at Ipswich for talks tomorrow

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26 May 2011 20:51:53

West brom transfers this summer
In
Gareth McAuley (Ipswich, free)
Zoltan Gera (Fulham, free)
Scott Dann (Birmingham city £9m + Morrison)
Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham/ free )
Danny Graham (Watford £3.25m)
Scott Loach (Watford £2.75m)

Out
James Morrison (Birmingham)
Scott Carson (West Ham £2m)
Marc-Antoine Fortune (Norwich £1.25m)
Lateef Elford-Alliyu (Walsall on a season long loan)
Kayelden Brown ( Burton Albion season long loan)

Released Abdoulaye M t, Gianni Zuiverloon and Giles Barnes

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26 May 2011 20:05:11

Stoke said to be chasing highly rated Ipswich striker Connor Wickham and are set to make an £8.5mil bid early next week.

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26 May 2011 19:52:31

any chesterfield fc transfers or rumours whos gone and whos in? ?

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craig davies is 90% going to ipswich- fee agreed just need personal terms.

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Craig Davies is out of contract and doesn't look like signing a new one so wouldn't require a fee

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26 May 2011 18:53:27

26 May 2011 18:10:45
any chesterfield fc transfers or rumours whos gone and whos in? ?

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craig davies is 90% going to ipswich- fee agreed just need personal terms.

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26 May 2011 17:45:00

Paul Jewell has confirmed his interest in departing Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips. The 37 year old has been linked with many Championship clubs, but Ipswich have emerged as the favourites for the veteran striker. Jewell said 'Kevin's a player I've always admired. The way he goes about his business is a credit to the footballing world. He's exactly what we need, as he knows where the net it, and has done for his whole career. If he keeps himself in good shape, his age is no concern to me.'
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Such bulls**t. Jewell has never said that. Find me the quote and I'll be willing to believe you.

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26 May 2011 17:22:45

Paul Jewell has confirmed his interest in departing Birmingham City striker Kevin Phillips. The 37 year old has been linked with many Championship clubs, but Ipswich have emerged as the favourites for the veteran striker. Jewell said 'Kevin's a player I've always admired. The way he goes about his business is a credit to the footballing world. He's exactly what we need, as he knows where the net it, and has done for his whole career. If he keeps himself in good shape, his age is no concern to me.'
THIS IS ALL TOCHE ASWELL, BORING BORING BORING !!!!

churchmans added 21:18 - May 27 BLUE you need to chillax your comment is to long which is why i have not read it. there is all summer for signings dont get to excited. Oh before i go THE SCUM HAVE SIGNED JAMES VAUGHN FOR 2.5MILLION and the nugget/nuggets on here forgot his name want us to pay 3.5to4m for sharp!!!!!!
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Super_Cooper added 21:39 - May 27 Toche Turtle...
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StochesStotasBlewe added 08:45 - May 28 We dont need another Pablo. The most over hyped player i,ve seen in a Town shirt. This guy doesn,t sound as though he can hit a cows arse with a banjo either, so no thanks.
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