TWTD understands that former Town keeper Richard Wright is training with the Blues at Playford Road. The 33-year-old was released by Sheffield United at the end of the season and is currently looking for a new club.

Wright joined the Blades in September 2010, having been let go by Town at the end of the previous season, but made only two appearances while at Bramall Lane before a knee injury which required surgery ended his campaign early.

The one-time Arsenal, Everton and West Ham keeper’s presence at Playford Road alongside his mentor Malcolm Webster, who rejoined the Blues last week, is likely to lead to speculation that a third spell with Town might be in the offing, however, we understand that the ex-England international is only back at the club in order to get himself fit while he searches for a new team.

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mo_itfc added 14:13 - Jul 8 good replacement for brian murphy maybe??
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CGH added 14:13 - Jul 8 Would far prefer Fulop v Wright with Lee-Barrett as a third choice. Sign him up PJ!
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CGH added 14:14 - Jul 8 Although I do realise it is probably just because he lives in the area and his son is in the youth set up...
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Fatboy added 14:14 - Jul 8 This is getting to be like Dad's Army! Maybe we're entering a team in a veterans' league next season?
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algarvefan added 14:15 - Jul 8 Sign him up, a blue through and through & under Webster will perform at his best.
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dalinghooblue added 14:15 - Jul 8 Still got plenty of time left in the game. Knows the club, wants a club, we need a No1/back up keeper. I think he would be a good acquisition.
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algarvefan added 14:16 - Jul 8 33 still young for a keeper, normally their best years.....
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newbsblue added 14:16 - Jul 8 Too young !!!!!
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legoman added 14:24 - Jul 8 I wonder if he can catch a corner yet? If he can sign him.
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TheRef added 14:29 - Jul 8 still one of the best keepers about, Rk was wrong to show him the door, which is surprising, not. sign him up, he obviously loves the club
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randomblue added 14:30 - Jul 8 Love it... "Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hilter..." Leg-end... would take him if its not silly money! As a general point - I like all these freebies. Nothing really to loose and saves the pennies for the next big signing! Good work PJ - keep it up!
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GTRKing added 14:40 - Jul 8 Sign Him Please Hes good & He needs a club
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whoppit added 14:40 - Jul 8 At 33, he will be one of the younger members of our squad !! However, don't sign him up as he couldn't catch a cold !!!
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EatonBlue added 14:44 - Jul 8 Give him a short-term contract.
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DiamondGezzer added 14:45 - Jul 8 Webster and Wright used to be a terrific team, I wonder if it could be again ?
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Suzanna_Gekkaloys added 14:45 - Jul 8 Despite comments above to the contrary, what I personally understand from this story, with something akin to crystal-clear clarity, is that Richard Wright is NOT signing for us. I tend to read the words underneath the headline and process them accordingly - that's my tactic. Just a tip there.
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chripswich added 14:47 - Jul 8 wirighty or ALB??..uhmmm? no brainer! He was player of the season 3 seasons ago...should never have been let go..great second string keeper and maybe even first if Fulop loses the plot.. Go get him!
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Marcus added 14:50 - Jul 8 Perhaps we can come up with a Dad's Army theme for next season. Could be fun.
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StowTractorBoy added 14:53 - Jul 8 Please do not sign him up as we have been down this road before and it did not work. Remember also, he left us despite being advised by Burley to stay and his career never blossomed as it should have. He clearly is not the man he was especially when you cannot get into the Sheff U side. He is probably rich now but he has wasted his playing career and I for one do not want him back. The last spell was disappointing and that is an unserstatement. Go and get Sott Loach if you want an Ipswich fan.

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BiGDonnie added 14:56 - Jul 8 Sign him up.
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suffolkpoker added 14:57 - Jul 8 why are we signing "kids" for? we need experince to get out of this league!
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blueherts added 14:57 - Jul 8 Is that old Brucie behind him lets get j=him back with BAM BAM love it !!
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jas0999 added 14:58 - Jul 8 Hopefully he is only training with us. Yet another injury prone 30+ player. We can do better, although having said that he is much better than ALB!
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collis_itfc added 14:58 - Jul 8 worth a punt as long as he doesnt want alot of money as 2nd choice as ALB is absolute shi*t
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itfchorry added 15:01 - Jul 8 You know this makes sense - SIGN HIM UP
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