No one wants to see DJ Campbell extend his stay with Ipswich more than fellow loanee Daryl Murphy, with whom he has forged a prolific strike partnership.

While Campbell has netted 10 times in 16 games since arriving from QPR co-striker Murphy has contributed four during the same period to bring his overall tally for the season to five.

Today’s home clash with Brighton could signal Campbell’s last appearance in a Town shirt, unless QPR decide to sell and he can be tempted by the permanent deal on offer at Portman Road.

Murphy, 29, is on a season-long loan from Celtic and said: “You always want to keep your best players and at the minute he is definitely one of ours. He might not seem to be doing a lot in a game but you always know he’s going to get a chance and score. That’s what he does.

“My partnership with DJ is doing alright. We’ve scored a few goals between us and I think our play is improving with every game. We seem to be getting a better understanding and he’s a very good player to have alongside me.

“He’s easy to play with. He reads the flick-ons, anticipates things and he’s a predator in the box, which is where he really comes alive. As you have seen he’s always on the end of things and overall a very good player. Of course we want him to stay.”

Town go into the New Year’s Day visit from the Seagulls on the back of two excellent away wins at Charlton and Wolves in the space of four days and having taken an impressive 23 points from 12 games with new boss Mick McCarthy in charge.

Murphy added: “The mood in the camp is that everyone’s on a high. Obviously we are a lot more confident and the self-belief is really good.”

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bigolconnor added 10:32 - Jan 1 I want N'Daw to sign permanently also. But I want doesn't always get.
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mrivancampo added 10:53 - Jan 1 Oh yes let's all bed DJ to stay! Come off it boys, chops is twice the player
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kerryblue added 11:13 - Jan 1 Hopefull we can get Campbell,Henderson and Ndaw all in permanent,they have made a massive difference
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:15 - Jan 1 Chopra only does the talk these days, he dosnt do the walk. Wouldnt be surprised or bothered if he was shipped out .
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Fatcatevans added 11:50 - Jan 1 Bed him Mrivancampo? We want him to stay badly but that's taking it a bit far
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IpswichLewis added 11:59 - Jan 1 ...For someone who has Ivan Campo as their name, they obviously don't have a clue about good players as Ivan Campo was an absolutely awful player! Next I'm sure he will be saying that Suarez doesent dive....
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paul1968 added 12:11 - Jan 1 Really hope DJ goes back to QPR and plays badly ,so Harry does not want him,then Big Mick signs DJ and he starts playing a blinder again and keep the good times at Portman Rd.
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SanDiego added 15:41 - Jan 1 Hello everyone, new poster alert!. Been reading TWTD for a while and have seen the name of the infamous mrivancampo rear his head here, For those that don't know he was a regular wum on the old bbc 606 and should not be taken seriously in the slightest. Thought it was my job to sign up and call him out before he causes too much trouble
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