Winger Stephen Hunt has revealed that he is close to putting pen to paper on a longer term deal with the Blues. The 32-year-old joined Town last month on a short-term play-to-be-paid deal which is up in January.

Manager Mick McCarthy told Hunt he wanted him to remain at Portman Road a week ago and has now firmed up that interest by offering him new terms, understood to take the Ireland international to the end of the season.

"I'm on the right road to getting signed soon if all goes well.” he told the Irish Independent. "I'm happy. I don't want to go anywhere else.”

Hunt recalled how his move to the Blues initially came about after a frustrating summer in which a number of potential deals elsewhere had broken down.

"I called Mick, saying I would play for free and would just accept appearance money,” he said.

“He agreed. I arrived here on the Thursday, after a six and a half hour car journey from Ireland, signed on the Friday and played on the Saturday [at Blackpool].”

Hunt, who McCarthy previously took to Wolves from Hull City for £3 million in August 2010, has so far made one start and three sub appearances for Town.

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Robbie12345 added 20:37 - Dec 15 Another step in the right direction! Now just need to get Ebanks-Blake on a contract, and either graham on loan for the rest of the season, or buy a fast skilful right winger, play offs here we come!
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1RWR added 20:37 - Dec 15 What a decent, honest guy Hunty is! Not many pro's would phone up & say "I'll play for free" sign that man up!
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bluemingood added 20:46 - Dec 15 Didnt read the above...did not need too...Sign him up and play him Mick...Class and exciting.IMHO!
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bluemikey100 added 20:56 - Dec 15 playin for free love it with hunt all bout matches wud rooney play for free lol
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Langdon_Blue added 20:59 - Dec 15 Pay to be paid? That is a brilliant deal. I thought he was excellent when I saw him against Blackburn. He ran out of steam a bit before being taken off, but that was due to the amount of effort he put in to the 70 or so minutes he was on the pitch. Would be a great signing.
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StuartBrett8 added 21:06 - Dec 15 Good news, the guy is quality :)
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Fatboy added 21:22 - Dec 15 Being pedantic, you're not playing for free if you're accepting appearance money ;-) Will be interesting to see if he gets more gametime when he's on a regular contract.
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bluemingood added 21:41 - Dec 15 Class player wants to play here....thats all I need to read!
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blueboy1981 added 22:26 - Dec 15 Good News this - a valuable player to have at the Club, and in the squad.
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essextractorboy93 added 00:35 - Dec 16 Good news, hasn't featured a lot but his experience will be vital. Been promoted from this league before so he can offer something to the younger players.
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KiwiTractor added 06:16 - Dec 16 Hope this happens, and hope he gets more time on the pitch....
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howdonblue added 08:42 - Dec 16 No arguments here good player
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dford7 added 09:20 - Dec 16 I like him, he's class. I have that rare feeling of anticipation when he is running with the ball. He might slide a nice pass through the defence setting someone up. He seems to look up a lot, place his passes, and generally know where everyone is. Skuse seems to be hitting the opposition with half his passes at the moment, so nice to see some quality. We have been lacking quality in midfield recently. Lots of effort and tackles but less attacking passing and running with the ball. Hunt could change that.

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Paddy39 added 11:29 - Dec 16 Does this mean Taylor could be on his way out?
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Wickets added 11:31 - Dec 16 Bring it on.
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radiogaga added 12:38 - Dec 16 Fatboy - He is technically playing for free in that he is not earning a weekly wage like the other players. The only way he is getting paid by town is if he plays, meaning he is getting paid an appearance fee. He is relying solely on playing games to earn money, hence the 'play-to-be-paid'. Great news btw
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FenboyBlue added 13:31 - Dec 16 It's just like watching Messi. And Mr Messy.
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jas0999 added 17:24 - Dec 16 A very good player. Has flair and creativity. Hope he signs
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Warkys_Tash added 21:49 - Dec 16 Quality player, looked a touch of class, plus great work rate against Blackburn - get him back in the team on Sat. Welcome aboard, Hunty!
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