Icelandic signing Ivar Ingimarsson says the prospect of a promotion challenge with the Blues was amongst the reasons he chose to agree a one-year deal at Portman Road earlier this month. The 33-year-old, who was released by Reading at the end of the season, is currently back at home in Iceland and is due to meet up with his new squad for the start of pre-season training on June 29th.

Ingimarsson, who was speaking to BBC Radio Berkshire, says he was impressed with what he had to hear from Jewell when the pair spoke during holidays in Spain earlier in the summer: “They contacted my agent and I met the manager and he told me about what they're trying to achieve.

"They want to bring in a couple of players and try to go for it. That sold it to me. I've played at Ipswich on many occasions and it's a nice stadium with a good fanbase as well, and it's a club that has a good chance, as probably six or eight clubs have every season, of getting promoted."

Meanwhile, former Town striker David Lowe has joined the staff at Blackburn Rovers having left his job as first team coach at Tranmere. Blues boss Paul Jewell was understood to be interested in bringing the 45-year-old back to Portman Road to join his coaching team, having worked with him at Wigan and Derby.

Tranmere boss Les Parry said: "I'd like to wish Dave all the best in his new role. I'm sorry to see him leave but this is a great opportunity for him to work at a Premier League club.”

Elsewhere, Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of former Porto manager and Sir Bobby Robson protégé Andre Villas-Boas, who once spent a short spell observing Town training sessions during George Burley’s time in charge at Portman Road.

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OhWhenTheTown added 13:25 - Jun 22 Jewell comes across as a very good talker, all the players that have joined have mentioned how they were sold on his plans for the club. Something Keane lacked....among other things.
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Sindre94 added 13:54 - Jun 22 Good to hear!
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urbanblue added 14:19 - Jun 22 Great signing ... His experience will be invaluable.
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mutters added 15:12 - Jun 22 Good man, he will do well for us and i can see him being here for a few years
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DiamondGezzer added 16:19 - Jun 22 Have to agree on a good bit of business by Mr. Jewell and Co.
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joshberry94 added 16:20 - Jun 22 well said! can see this man becoming a real fan-favourite. a real fighter and leader of men
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whoppit added 17:01 - Jun 22 Another past it player just like Ellington.
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BerlinBlue added 17:47 - Jun 22 whoppit: Ellington past it? seriously? perhaps we'll remind you of that when he's scored 15 goals next season...
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B1TFC added 18:38 - Jun 22 Phil can we just get rid off whoppit, she is becoming very boring, and the pre season is full of hope, not with this div about!
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depressed added 18:56 - Jun 22 Ref: David Lowe.....PJ was more than interested in him ! He was set to sign according to Phil's Headline.
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WadzillaBhoy added 23:01 - Jun 22 Surely every manager in the football league's ambition is to win promotion?
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HKBlue added 05:11 - Jun 23 Yes of course every managers ambition is to win the title however there has to be substantial backing and evidence that it's possible. Hopefully this guy proves that now Town is moving forward and that we have stronger chances for next season! Don't want to jinx ofc ;)
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theblueginger added 19:27 - Jun 23 Welcome. All we need now is de vos as fitness coach. Jewell seems to have a very good ability at getting players to sign, unlike his preprocessor.
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