Released Watford striker Nathan Ellington continues to be linked with a move to the Blues. The 29-year-old was rumoured to be the player who held talks with manager Paul Jewell at Portman Road on Monday with his name subsequently mentioned in a couple of national newspapers.

Ellington, who played for Jewell at Wigan, finished last season on loan at Preston with the relegated Lilywhites understood to be keen to sign him on a permanent basis.

The 5ft 10in tall frontman started his career with Walton and Hersham before moving on to Bristol Rovers, the Latics and then West Brom for a £3 million fee in August 2005.

Since signing for Watford for £3.25 million in August 2007, the Bradford-born striker has spent time on loan at Derby County during Jewell’s spell there as manager and in Greece with Skoda Xanthi.

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ITFC4daprem added 17:00 - Jun 16 we have been linked with nearly and striker been realsed
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4dy added 17:05 - Jun 16 if i remember rightly when ellington and watford came to us last season he was an influential part in our defeat.i can see him playing the role jason scotland had last season looking to bring players into the game but more importantly he made good decisions when he was facing the goal eg,runs to take players away, quick passing and able to take up good attacking positions. get him in p.j. .the manager has hinted that we may have two upfront this season, so i if we sign nathan that will be the strikers sorted then we can turn our sights round to midfield and defence.

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stalbansblue added 17:29 - Jun 16 Shefki Kuqi he ain't. Shefki had courage, enthusiasm and energy unfortunately the "Duke" hasn't displayed these for many a year.
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Infineteregress added 17:42 - Jun 16 I can see why some people are in favour. A freebie, on a low wage is admittedly a small risk If it doesn't work out and a real coup if it does. I'm also keen as anyone to see us engage in some selective, shrewd transfers rather than a "spend, spend spend" approach. If there are literally no other strikers on our radar, and if Connor is staying put, then ok, one more striker is better than one less, but IMO there really are better options out there.

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imalwayswrong added 17:43 - Jun 16 Another lisbie
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clifton123 added 17:46 - Jun 16 he was such a big threat for wigan under paul jewell and on a free i definatley won't complain if he signs
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algarvefan added 17:57 - Jun 16 I really hope not, he's done nothing for years, failed at the top level & he reminds me of someone.......Jason Scotland, that;s it!! If we are really interested in promotion then lets build a team based on young talent with older wiser heads in key positions, not on 'has-beens'!!!
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jas0999 added 18:01 - Jun 16 Sorry - have been very impressed and pleased with the players purchased and linked to us, but this would not be a good signing.
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Lovetown added 18:18 - Jun 16 Theres no point no if his scoring record is crap, whats the point of him being put on the wage bill? I think as its looking atm with sighnings and prospects and PJ keeping everything close to his chest, i think sighn him if we're only desprate. Bloody great first sighning from PJ good old Chopra!
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Mungo added 18:39 - Jun 16 This wouldn't be the worst signing ever. No transfer fee involved, probably on low wages after a barren few years, although he will be 30 by the time the season starts. A 6 month/one year deal with the the option for more/performance based incentives? Would be a relatively low risk signing given that PJ managed to bring the best out of him at Wigan and Ellington needs to really step up a gear this year if he wants to make anything from the rest of his career. PJ needs to bring in quite a few players this summer. They can't all be big money signings...

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StochesStotasBlewe added 18:56 - Jun 16 Well worth a punt on a freebie. If any one can kickstart his career, Mr Jewell can.
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brainbox added 19:05 - Jun 16 Very happy to take him as a squad player assuming we don't pay too much in wages - got to be better that Scotland as a support striker and linked with Chopra may actually rediscover his earlier potential - 29 is not old for a striker and he clearly knew where the net was when he played with Roberts at Wigan
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Dissboyitfc added 19:14 - Jun 16 Goals to games ratio since 2005 ( approx 1 in 5) not nearly good enough, similar to priskin,s rate over a similar period,,, thanks but no thanks....COYB
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BrettenhamBlue added 19:25 - Jun 16 Can't hurt as a back-up. Hopefully the intention isn't to have him alongside Chopra as our main strikers every game. Preston wanted him permanently-they thought he could do a good job in League 1. If we saw a striker doing well in League 1 and putting in lots of goals- we would probably have been quite happy to sign him up in December..... Unfortunately he's had a bad few years though- no idea why. Remember him being compared to Darren Bent a few years back....

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pazelle added 19:46 - Jun 16 Nah, he's rubbish! Priskin, Wickham, Chopra and Adu with young Murray chomping at the bit.
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SamWhiteUK added 19:47 - Jun 16 Christ pazelle, why don't you go and find Adu and bring him here yourself?
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runaround added 20:28 - Jun 16 I would be happy enough with him on a freebie as back-up leaving PJ to spend cash on a couple of defenders and midfielders. However if Wickham is not in our squad, Ellington isn't good enough as a replacement IMHO. Then again In Jewell I Trust
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Dissboyitfc added 20:54 - Jun 16 Listen we set the bar when we signed chopra, we dont need any more mediocrity, we need more proven quality, COYB
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theblueginger added 21:13 - Jun 16 3 years ago, not now. Nugent or Sharp please.
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loyalblue1994 added 21:33 - Jun 16 could be good back up for wickham and chopra but could also be another jason scotland
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Ebantiass added 21:38 - Jun 16 Have to agree with petieboy. If hes on a free why not take a punt.
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cressi added 21:44 - Jun 16 I remember a certain night game v Watford season before last we should have being 4 up Watford make a sub 94th min who pops up and scores a Mr Nathan Ellington so he may be handy and only 29 still
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Dissboyitfc added 22:44 - Jun 16 NO NO NO NO ... doesnt matter whether he is on a free, he still wants paying, keep the budget free for those we want, nugent for me.
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TractorMan added 22:52 - Jun 16 Ellington has had a lot in his personal life in the last 4 years, including a change of religion, which although sounds lame as an excuse has had a huge effect on him. My mate up in Wigan knew him quite well when he was up there and the distractions of this and then the alleged threats against him when he changed religion to marry his muslim girlfriend was a lot for him to take. I firmly believe he could do the business for us and that Jewell will know how to get the best from him. No-one played well at Derby so that can't be seen as a measure of how Jewell can work with a player.

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Tillz9 added 23:32 - Jun 16 Not the most inspiring but can't score any less than Priskin in 2 seasons...can he ?
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