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Drury Not Ruling Out Crawley Return Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 09:01
Released midfielder Andy Drury says he’s not ruling out a return to former loan club Crawley Town. The 29-year-old spent a successful three-month spell at Broadfield during 2011/12, making 15 starts and scoring four goals.
Drury, who learnt that he wouldn't be offered new terms by the Blues towards the end of the season, told Crawley News that he’s hoping to sign a long-term deal with a new side this summer: "I'm looking for a club for the next three or four years now. I just want to play as much football as I can.
"I played 30 games for Ipswich this season but I felt I should have played more, but that is up to the manager.
“I'd consider playing in League One if the opportunity is right. I've just had a newborn baby so staying down south would suit me better."
Steve Evans was Crawley’s manager during his loan spell in a season in which the Red Devils won promotion from League Two, but Drury says he knows current boss Richie Barker and believes he has done well since taking charge last summer: "From what I've seen he has done a good job at Crawley and before that did a good job at Bury.
"I had a great time at Crawley but right now, with a newborn baby, I haven't had a lot of time to think about my plans.
"There are quite a few clubs interested from what I hear, but it's nice to know the Crawley fans still talk about me. I wouldn't rule anything out."
Drury made 46 starts and 18 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring twice, having been Paul Jewell's first Town signing when he moved from Luton for £150,000 in January 2011.
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I like him , he did well in terms of effort when he played for us ,just lacks the effectiveness of a very good championship centre mid , ie assists , goals , or ability to break up play and protect defence like a hyam or an ndaw for example
Can't fault his effort and for £150k he gave us two years good service really. Probably isn't cut out for Championship but would be a good signing for any League One club.
Davin44. Interesting then that a Northern Championship side want to sign him. Our record with him playing is far better over his time with us, than without him, but hey, we don't want to let facts get in the way
Ridgeboy83, I think you've missed superblues9's point about the baby. Any baby that you've "just had" is newborn, therefore describing it as such is a tautology.
Back to the football: good luck to you, Andy, wherever you end up. Can't fault your effort or attitude during the time you've been with Town.
As I've said previously, this guy gave 110% all of the time - even when 5-0 down - so can't fault him for that. But for me he wasn't quite good enough and would see a move to a division one club around about his level - where he can compete and be one of the better division one players.
I wish him well. But can see why he wasn't offered a new deal.
When he made his home debut, against Hull I think, he was the best player on the pitch for an hour but looked a bit tired for the last half hour. Always thought he gave 100% and tried to play the right way. Honestly think he'll end up at a Championship club. Good luck to him.
Did well when he got into the side with Hyam but then failed to kick IMO. Decemy Championship player and tries hard but correct decision for club and player to let him move on.
Good squad player imho. He is competitive and has a very good touch. I have seen far worse than him in the Ipswich midfield. Good Luck wherever you end up
I agree with chris makin, but would make 1 amendment, we haven't had a decent attacking midfielder since Norris. Hyam in my eyes has double or tripled his value this season. On the field and cheque book