Town loanee Jimmy Bullard is reported to be holding talks with QPR regarding a move to Loftus Road today. Neil Warnock’s newly-promoted side were regularly represented at Portman Road during the 32-year-old’s hugely successful spell with the Blues, which saw him win the club’s Player of the Year award.

Blues boss Paul Jewell is keen to sign his former Wigan player on a permanent basis but has admitted that with Bullard having two years remaining on his £45,000-a-week contract at Hull it would be a very difficult deal for Town to do.

Premier League QPR — or Norwich or Wigan who have both also been linked — would find the financial aspects of a move for the one-time England call-up less challenging than the Blues, despite the player himself saying he enjoyed his time at Portman Road and would love to extend his stay if a deal could be done.

Meanwhile, exiting Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson has turned down the chance to join Town and Millwall, according to a report in the Midlands, and is expected to sign for Derby County.

Elsewhere, former Blue John Kennedy, 32, has joined Bury Town, having been released by Cambridge City, while ex-reserves skipper Justin Miller, 30, has returned to Chelmsford City having left Rushden and Diamonds.

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northstand78 added 12:24 - Jun 2 Totally agree denhamblue...just tell us when we've signed someone. Not really interested in links..
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whoppit added 12:29 - Jun 2 Same again next season with a solid mid table finish. Nice.
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AdamITFCBeaumont added 12:36 - Jun 2 Better them than the scum. I'd never forgive him if he joined the scum, has to be said.
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GetInTheGameScowcrof added 12:42 - Jun 2 Boring! We're never gonna sign Jimmy permanently. It was good whilst it lasted, now let's move on to signing some more average players that suit our club and CEO better! Get rid of the monkey Clegg and let Jewell do the negotiations and we might stand a chance of signing some decent players.
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martleshamitfc added 12:48 - Jun 2 It all seems very quiet from Portman Road , no real news , no PJ interview or Clegg coming out with excuses! Maybe Phil can get some proper news rather than all these rumours that end up with players going elsewhere? come on Phil get your journilist hat on and track someone down from PR...
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Marshalls_Mullet added 13:11 - Jun 2 Karlosfandangel - The squad was far too big, it is good that we have off loaded some dead wood. Would people stop being such old women!! We dont know what is going on behind the scenes in terms of player talks and negotiations, I think its better that the club dont broadcast all talks. If we havent signed anyone in 30 days time, then start to worry! Most players are now on their hols anyway.

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Marshalls_Mullet added 13:17 - Jun 2 You lot would complain if there was no news!! The season has finished, players are on holiday and nothing is coming from the club. Phil cant win!!
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textbackup added 13:19 - Jun 2 Thank god for that now you twots wont be blubbing over ncfc anymore
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Help added 13:25 - Jun 2 The owner of this club is trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. Year on year we see the quality of playing staff deteriorate. Even youth and reserve players dont want to play for us anymore. Half of them would rather try elsewhere for better deals or longer contracts. I heard when ME first joined the club that he was not interested in the youth set up, but wanted to buy quality players in. However so far I do not see from ME or SC the monies being spent on the quality, so are we now going for lower league targets like NC. Because I dont see that either. I know the season has only just finished, and there is plenty of time before the season starts, but we have only had one bid rejected, and no concrete links to any other players. With what we have left at this club, do not expect miracles next season either, unless some big rabbits are pulled out of the bag in the next month.

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Surco72 added 13:26 - Jun 2 There are far too many negative idiots on this site "the end of the world is nigh " Its June how people are already picking our regular players for next year is beyond me ? We could sign 11 new players before the season starts ,we have made enquries ,made offers and i would assume like me no one knows what deals are happening ,trying to happen apart from Jewell/Clegg/Evans so lets not write the club or the season off until we kick off in August ,10 weeks away and see who is wearing the beloved blue shirts

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TheSeg13 added 13:27 - Jun 2 Let him go
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Marshalls_Mullet added 13:31 - Jun 2 FAO Help; leadbitter edwards norris mcauley bullard priskin scotland martin delaney fulop I dont think you can say ME hasnt stumped up the cash to support managers, they just havent spent very wisely. His support also allows us to resist offers for Wickham. He has also invested heavily in the training facilities. Consider what you are typing next time?! Give me strength!!

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Marshalls_Mullet added 13:33 - Jun 2 Also very pleased we are not getting Tyson. Average record, past his best and sounds like his dad/agent is a trouble maker.
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BYRNE_16 added 13:42 - Jun 2 blah blah blah another link....blah blah blah....
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BongoSponglemeister added 14:03 - Jun 2 Ahhh, always great to keep up with what former loan players are up to. I trust we can follow Zuilverloons' future antics......Ever wondered how to make a Woo Woo? 25mill peach schnapps (archers) icon 25mill vodka icon 50mill cranberry juice put ice in a glasss. Then add the Archers and vodka, Finally fill the rest of the glass to the top with cranberry juice. Stir it with a stirer and your drink is complete. very yummy..

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chripswich added 14:11 - Jun 2 byebyesheepshanks...we had a great end of season???????????? 1-5 norwich 4-1 swansea scraped 2-1 to bottom of league relegated club thumped again last game..4-2 14 goals against 5 for in 4 games then players dont sign contracts and leave and seemingly we cant interest anyone.. in what way exactly!! is that a great end to the season? or did you get a bunk up in leicester or something?????

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Legend added 14:12 - Jun 2 I would call it a pi$$ poor end to the season!
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tingey18 added 14:20 - Jun 2 Ipswich's shopping list-chopra, nugent, coppinger, Bullard, westwood, LB, CB and we might stay up if we get them...
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nitroblue added 14:38 - Jun 2 Lets get some perspective here..Jimmy is a good player and stands out at championship level.....would he stand out at premier league level?..no...will his injury woes return as he will have to compete harder each game?...very likely...and if he signs for the budgies on a decent wage at least we will get to see him back in this league in a year!..and hey ..his wages..and those of the other journeyman mercenary premier league hasbeens and fringe players they are bound to sign, will quickly see them into administration following the relegation next season and back into league one again after that!....i feel better again!!!

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Ebantiass added 14:45 - Jun 2 Just go Jimmy . You cant blame the guy for wanting a crack maybe his last at the big time.
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tractorboy2434 added 16:28 - Jun 2 A good player but he is 32 and in the twilight of his career, we need younger, faster, hungrier players from the lower divs, just where the hell is our scouting system, other teams do it, why can't we, it just seems to me that we are a bunch of lazy, ditherers and cannot make our minds up or pay out a decent fee, there is something seriously wrong at PR, the club wants a big shake up from top to bottom, we are a complacent club with no drive or determination, no ambition.

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ITFC4daprem added 17:03 - Jun 2 for the 5th time
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Ipswich24 added 18:12 - Jun 2 Be gutted if dont get Jimmy after all positive comments coming from him end of season! Its all about money these days no commitment from anyone
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jas0999 added 18:24 - Jun 2 Time to draw a line. Fed up hearing about our FORMER loan player and someone contracted to HULL talking to other clubs. Best of luck to Jimmy - but as I stated at the time, he won't be joining us. Hopefully PJ has a Plan B, as need to replace Jimmy AND Norris. And that's just the midfield, let alone McAuley, additional cover at CB (as Eastman/Brown have gone), a RB, LB and at least one if not two strikers (suggest two if we have any ambition to gain promotion).

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nkotb_sect5 added 20:23 - Jun 2 Don't feel sorry for me pal .. I bought season ticket because I wanted to.
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