Why will midfielder Anthony Wordsworth be Town’s odd man out this summer? Because he intends to train all the way through to July when the squad report back for pre-season training.

Wordsworth was on target in his comeback against Hull at Portman Road on Saturday but admitted: “It must have been clear to see that I was struggling with my fitness. Although I only played 45 minutes it was difficult. I was struggling and about 20 minutes in I was breathing very heavily.

“I’m way behind the other lads in terms of match fitness and pre-season is the most important thing for me now. I must make sure I get myself right. I need to come back as fit as possible and have a real go next season.”

Wordsworth has had little opportunity to make an impact at Portman Road after suffering three broken vertebrae in the 1-0 home win over Blackpool in February, a game that marked his first competitive start after joining from Colchester the previous month.

He added: “It’s always difficult going to a new club in January because you haven’t got that much time to settle in. Before you know it the season is over and that’s without an injury that keeps you out for eight weeks.

“I’m very much looking forward to coming back, getting as fit as I can and having a full season ahead of me, but I am going to have to do something to catch up.

“I will put in a lot of extra work during the summer. I don’t want to come back in July and find I am falling behind when the pre-season games start.

"I’m going to have to be working on my own separately and then when I come back to join the other lads I’ll hopefully be at the same level as everyone else.”

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Michael11 added 17:14 - Apr 16 Sounds like he's got a great attitude and although i didn't see the Hull game a few people told me he was great when he came on (except for the mistake for the goal) so hopefully he'll be a bargain for us.
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wkj added 17:17 - Apr 16 This lad can't do much wrong in respects to his mentality- Could it be we have another true blue in the squad to go with Loachy?
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irishtim added 17:39 - Apr 16 Good attitude I like that.
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TonythePony added 17:44 - Apr 16 Great attitude. I think Woody will become a real Town Legend. Can't wait to see what he achieves for us next season.
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 17:49 - Apr 16 If only that sort of attitude were more prevalent with a couple of other players in our squad who are more interested in being prima donnas or members of the twitterarti than knuckling down and putting in the graft that they are paid so handsomely for.
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CGrimwood added 18:01 - Apr 16 Good lad! More effort in them 45 minutes than what i saw of Chopra!
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bluemikey100 added 18:46 - Apr 16 good on u lad sure u be the goalscoring midfielder we been lacking good to see plenty enthusiasm as well
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BigginBlue added 19:17 - Apr 16 @wkj you're missing out smith and hyam too!! Woody looks like he could be a great addition though, great mindset and ability.
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h32 added 20:25 - Apr 16 .... this lad could be a real asset to us net season - certainly looks the part, and has the right attitude.
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Barhamblue added 14:37 - Apr 17 Great attitude this fella, he knows his hard work will pay off ... the new Matt Holland? .. Lets hope so!
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