New Town striker Michael Chopra says he learnt all about Town from his time working under Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle United. The 27-year-old, who joined the Blues from Cardiff for £1.5 million last week, came through the ranks at his hometown club with Robson handing him his senior debut in a 2002 League Cup draw at home to Everton.

Chopra says he’s itching to get his Town career started: “I know Ipswich is a big club. I worked under Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle so I got to know all about the history and standing of the club from there.

“The stadium is great, it’s a big club with a fantastic set of fans. It’s a nice part of the world and I am looking forward to it.”

Chopra made 10 starts and 21 sub appearances for the Magpies, scoring three goals before moving on to Cardiff for £500,000 for his first spell in June 2006, having been at Watford, Nottingham Forest and Barnsley on loan while at St James' Park.

Meanwhile, reported Town target Nathan Tyson, who was linked with Town earlier in the summer, has completed his Bosman transfer from Forest to Derby, signing a three-year deal.

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Tillz9 added 12:49 - Jun 13 Don't know how reliable the Lewis Mitchell Ipswich blog is but is saying St Ledger is due at PR for talks today.
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stringtheory added 13:11 - Jun 13 St Ledger was in Poundland earlier today, had some Town kit in a carrier bag and was enquiring if they had any Fabreze on offer.
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Reuser31 added 13:19 - Jun 13 Good lad, hope he bangs the goals in next season.
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GTRKing added 13:44 - Jun 13 Realy he was at pound land how is that true
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Sniegster added 13:57 - Jun 13 How much is Febreeze at Poundland?
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JayITFC added 14:09 - Jun 13 Ingimarsson is a done deal. See official site.
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Eye_Tea_Eff_See added 14:53 - Jun 13 "fantastic set of fans" He clearly doesn't remember us chanting , Chopra you're a c*nt
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Lennyboy added 15:18 - Jun 13 I really miss Sir Bobby!!
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Ryorry added 15:36 - Jun 13 armchair - not only is that funny, but you're so damn right! lol Welcome aboard Chops :-))
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brogansnose added 16:20 - Jun 13 Typical of Sir Bob to spend the time with a young player and then meander off and talk about Ipswich. Ipswich Town and Sir Bobby Robson - A Love Supreme.
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RegencyBlue added 19:52 - Jun 13 Could be an inspired signing but we need to get more quality in to take full advantage!
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jeera added 19:53 - Jun 13 HB, because Suffolk IS a lovely place. If you think it revolves around Ipswich then you need to get out and about to take a good look.
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Lightningboy added 21:47 - Jun 13 I for one am glad he's here..it's been a barren summer so far..Chopra has changed all that..more signings in the pipeline..things are finally on the up.
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TractorRoyNo1 added 23:41 - Jun 13 only because evans would not pay the fee Dissblue added 08:54 - Jun 13 Funny he didn't come when he had a chance before then. Isn't it?
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