Town defender Tommy Smith says he’s gutted to be missing today’s game at Blackpool due to his international commitments with New Zealand.

Smith, who is unable to play in the match and make the All Whites’ LA training camp before the deadline, tweeted: “Gutted to be missing the game today. Explored every avenue in order to be able to play but just couldn't make it happen. Rules are rules.

“I wish the lads all the best of luck though and well done to the fans that have made the long trip. Let's hope we get back to winning ways!”

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tcannITFC added 14:41 - Nov 9 Don't worry...hopefully all us Ipswich fans will be watching you on our TV screens next summer in the World Cup!
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LankHenners added 14:45 - Nov 9 I'm gutted as well. Agree, tcannITFC, would be great to see a Town player at the World Cup next year.
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SouperJim added 14:47 - Nov 9 A bit torn by this. I've got a lot of time for Tommy and can understand him not wanting to turn down the armband at New Zealand for world cup qualifiers, but his first priority should be the club who pay his wages.
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LankHenners added 14:49 - Nov 9 I think we can let it slide as it is a very important game for them, albeit a disruption for us.
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blueboy1981 added 14:55 - Nov 9 ...... right decision for you Tommy to play for your chosen Country.
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bluemikey100 added 15:40 - Nov 9 miss a potential match to qualify for world cup its a no brainer
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kiwiblue added 17:44 - Nov 9 Shame but with hindsiight and the team shakeup it came good. Have a fajita and mexican beer and play well. Just bought a ticket to the second leg in welly hope to see the all whites crack it. Mexico left all the european stars out o both squadsso no Gio? Wierd.
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kiwiblue added 17:46 - Nov 9 And its two games Wednesday 20th in NZ. So he will miss two or more games.
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billlm added 19:55 - Nov 9 will loose his place I feel berra chambers partnership
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Pip50 added 10:12 - Nov 10 Suarez the least loyal footballer in the Prem seemed to be able to play yesterday and then jet off for word cup qualifier?
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billlm added 14:28 - Nov 10 pip he was only going to Europe and Liverpool paid
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