Bullard Signs Two-Year Deal
Thursday, 25th Aug 2011 10:48

Former loanee Jimmy Bullard has rejoined the Blues, signing a two-year contract. The 32-year-old, last season's Player of the Year, underwent a medical at Portman Road last night and completed the formalities this morning.

Manager Paul Jewell said: "Jimmy Bullard’s signed and he’s an Ipswich player for the next two years. I’m absolutely delighted. It’s been an ongoing thing since Jimmy was here last year.

“We tried to broker a deal for him to come back but Hull, as was their prerogative, he was their player, weren’t prepared to let him out on for a [loan] fee we could really afford.

“Something’s gone on there, I don’t know what’s gone on. He’s obviously become a free agent and as soon as we heard that, we moved very quickly and spoke to his agent and the player, and we did a deal yesterday afternoon.

“I think it shows how much Jimmy enjoyed it here. He rang Monday and said there were a couple of clubs interested, one Premier, one or two Championship, but his preferences was to come here.

“It was down to finances to a certain extent but the most important thing was that we knew that he wanted to come and Jimmy knew that we wanted him."

The Town manager says the club haven't broken the bank to do the deal and confirmed that, as reported by TWTD yesterday, Portsmouth and QPR were the other main contenders: “No one comes cheap in this game these days. I think the owner deserves credit but so does Jimmy because everyone knows Jimmy was on a huge salary at Hull.

“I don’t know what’s gone on there and it’s not for me to speak about what’s gone on there. Money wasn’t the biggest issue. It was just ‘do you want me to come?’, and I asked him whether he wanted to come here.

“We didn’t want to get into a situation where we were bargaining against other clubs. I know that there was interest from QPR and definitely Portsmouth, but Jimmy wanted to come here, which is great.

“Both parties were happy to do it and hopefully he can have the same effect on this season as he did last.”

"We’re still waiting on the paperwork to go through for Daryl Murphy, who’s coming in on loan from Celtic, and with Ibrahima Sonko, we’re just waiting for his Twitter page to come up to confirm that!"

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UsualSuspect added 12:51 - Aug 25 Somebody seeking attention again? Mr hazlebum. Detail and substance please?
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tearle1974 added 12:52 - Aug 25 One player does not make the team, However it is great news for an experienced quality midfielder to sign for the town. Sounds like another experienced defender coming too with Sonko and maybe a rumour of Danny Collins from Stoke too. However again missing in action is a quality right back.
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KenDubZ added 12:52 - Aug 25 Ohhhh jimmy bullard you are the love of my life oh jimmy bullard you can shag my wife oh jimmy bullard I want curly hair too !!!!
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bobble added 12:53 - Aug 25 i figured we were going up once we got rid of the dark lord......happy fans make winning teams...
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TractorRoyNo1 added 12:58 - Aug 25 excellent
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TractorRoyNo1 added 12:59 - Aug 25 excellent
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TractorBeezer added 13:01 - Aug 25 Welcome back Jimmy. Even though he was with is only about three months ago he will be with virtually a new set of players this time. That's a lot of new names to learn! Hopefully he's fit enough to play at least half the game v Leeds.
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marcus139 added 13:01 - Aug 25 I have no doubt of his quality, I just hope he can stay injury free! Great he has chosen us though, just the boost this club needs confidence wise.
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hollywoodginge added 13:02 - Aug 25 So very Happy with this and was always confident, Amberandblack is notable by his absence, what really impresses me is that Jimmy rang us! He has been true to his word in coming back, good on him!! go get em Jimmy!
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Fatboy added 13:04 - Aug 25 Cheers Marcus.
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blockb_steward added 13:09 - Aug 25 Huzzah! We have plenty of quality at Portman Road...now's it's time to but that London Road nightmare behind us and climb the table. Welcome back Jimmy, I owe you a Zinger tower...I never thought you would be back. COYB!
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JohnyJohnson added 13:12 - Aug 25 I'm wetting my pants with happiness!!
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Lightningboy added 13:16 - Aug 25 Nice one PJ and Marcus..now the season can really begin. Now can we please offload Leadbitter,Scotland,Priskin & bring in a decent right-back.
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SE1_ITFC added 13:22 - Aug 25 So all the talk about JB returning to us over the past months havent been in vain then? We now have, on paper at least a very strong championship midfield. Welcome back Jim. By god, we need you. Now, how's that defensive line coming along...
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petieboy2011 added 13:30 - Aug 25 Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy, Woooahhh wooah woah, Do ya Do ya Do ya Do ya, Wooooahh wooah woah, Know what you're doing to me, Woooahh wooah woah, Oh Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy
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arablue added 13:37 - Aug 25 Dog, mourinho got the sack, so did hughes...would that necessarily mean they should not be re-employed?
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dirtydingusmagee added 13:48 - Aug 25 great news,suddenly the sun is shining again .Thanks M E ,well done all involved ,and thanks Jimmy, for not letting us down by going elswhere.COYB
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brian_a_mul added 13:51 - Aug 25 YESSSSSS!!!!!! Fricking brilliant!!! Fair play to Mr Evans, Clegg and PJ for getting this deal done!!!!!! Jimmy, let it be said you are "a man of your word" and fast on your way to becoming a Town Legend. C'MON U BLUES...
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sonian_blue added 13:55 - Aug 25 2 years...big mistake.
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BlackandBlue added 13:56 - Aug 25 BrockleyBlue Boy Ellington says he's not fasting when he's playing http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fasting-and-footbal
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