Town have confirmed the signing of former Nottingham Forest skipper Luke Chambers on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old free agent was at Portman Road this morning to tie up the detail of his move, having been at the club last Tuesday for a medical and to look at the stadium and training facilities.

Chambers told the club site: "I'm delighted to be an Ipswich Town player. I spoke to a few people in the game that know the manager and Ipswich and they had nothing but good words to say. Coming here was a no-brainer for me."

Manager Paul Jewell added: "There were a few clubs in for Luke but I always felt confident we would get him and I'm delighted we have."

Chambers is Town’s second signing of the summer after Macclesfield’s Elliott Hewitt, who joined for a fee of £250,000 plus top-ups at the end of May, also signing a three-year deal.

Town have announced a press conference at 4pm this afternoon.

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Seasider added 16:40 - Jul 9 Lets hope he is better than the right centre back PJ signed this time last year name of Ivar Ingimarsson!
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Bangor31 added 16:42 - Jul 9 on the keeper front could we not prise Bunn away from Tottenham? not sure if that is the right team, he was utter class for the cobblers when i watched them while i was at school then got a big move to spurs (i think) and is now 3rd/4th/5th choice
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celticblue1981 added 16:44 - Jul 9 i will admit that i have been perplexed by some of pj's signings, but not at this one. ( hope that does not come back to bite me in the a***! ) if memory serves me right he had two good games against us last season! good signing pj, now we we need a decent keeper!
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Bangor31 added 16:45 - Jul 9 he's at rovers so no to answer my question lol
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brianmg added 16:48 - Jul 9 Sounds pretty good to me! Welcome Luke hope ther a few more like you to follw.
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TractorBoy666 added 16:50 - Jul 9 Firstly great signing! Something that hasn't been mentioned on here though is about his wife. There was a statement by Chambers that through last season, his wife had some sort of problem. Cannot quite remember what it was but i know it was bad. And so he was worried about her through the season. Maybe that's why he didn't perform as well last season? Just a thought.

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alfromcol added 16:58 - Jul 9 Well done the management, good signing. There were times last week when I thought Chambers was playing games, but I now think I was wrong. Now for a quality keeper and we are nearly there.
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Ebantiass added 17:05 - Jul 9 Great news and well done to all involved but we still need a couple of new faces more imho.
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blues1 added 17:19 - Jul 9 tractorboy666. yes ur right his wife apparently has a problem with postnatal depression according to interview in notts paper. that why he wasnt sure of whether moving at this time a good idea . totally understandable. glad it turned out ok in the end tho. & hope she get better soon.
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Alfie1476 added 17:23 - Jul 9 Very pleased with this piece of buisness. Putting things in perspective, It is likely Chambers did use the weekend to satisfy his own mind, and more importantly, that of his family. I think we have got a good player with a sensible, grounded head on his shoulders. They are the sort of qualities that are not necessarily seen on a football pitch - Carlos Tevez fiasco for example!!! Welcome Luke and pat on the back for PJ for clearly putting the time in, and being patient. Clegg and ME likewise. Maybe we can trust in the management for the rest of the summer?

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irishtim added 17:25 - Jul 9 Hope his Missus be ok & that life at Ipswich will help her recovery. I have suffered with depression due to illness so i know what it can be like..
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tok2000 added 17:46 - Jul 9 finally
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bluearmy4life added 17:50 - Jul 9 So chuffed with this, well done town a very good signing. Let's hope we can sign Davies this week and really move forward. Feeling more optimistic. Coyb
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jlcollins added 18:03 - Jul 9 Well done all the staff at itfc! This is a great signing. Boo 2 the moaners who still can't stop avin a go!!!!!! I know he aint messi but he is a very good addition 2 the squad, let's build on this, and fingers crossed we will be challenging for promotion in the nxt 2yrs, if not sooner, and a last word 2 Mrs chambers, my partner went thro the same thing with our child, I jus wish you all the best, and hope that your stay in suffolk will help your recovery,

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itfcjay added 18:39 - Jul 9 didnt see this one being pulled off . But welcome to ITFC Mr Chambers .
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TractorBoy666 added 19:00 - Jul 9 blues1. Yes, that's what she had. Thanks for clearing that up and i also hope she gets better too! Hopefully, so chambers will play better too.
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Talbs77 added 20:00 - Jul 9 Fantastic news well done all, welcome Luke lets hope you can solve some of the defensive problems we have had.
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runaround added 20:19 - Jul 9 Welcome Luke, here's hoping it turns out to be a successful move for club and player
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ITFC4daprem added 20:53 - Jul 9 1 more CB to go
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Joetown95 added 21:57 - Jul 9 Great news COYB
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Lowestoft_Blue added 12:26 - Jul 10 Great Signing, Creswell and hewitt will only get stronger playing with him( a leader ) at the back! let's sign a solid goalkeeper, maybe stockdale?.. and a top striker! come on you blues.
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