Defender Paul Digby says he’s delighted to have joined the Blues on a permanent basis following his loan from Barnsley at the end of last season. The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with an option for a further season.

“I’m really excited because I had a great time here before,” he told Ipswich Player HD.

“In finishing seventh we were a bit disappointed more than anything. I think a lot of teams would have been happy being that high up the table but we weren’t really satisfied with it.

“I think we can push on this season so I’m really looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.

“I was always going to come back and there was never any doubts about that, so it was just about having my holidays and coming back to sign.”

The former England U19 and U20 international says he’s looking forward to Town’s opening game of 2016/17, coincidentally against the Tykes: “You couldn’t make it up, and it’s a great fixture for me.

“It’s going to be a hard pre-season but I’m going to have my eye on that so it will help me get through it, it’s a great incentive.

“I’ve had a great 10 years there, I’ve learnt my trade there so I’m really grateful to all the coaches there and all the great people I’ve met there so I wish them all the best for this season.”

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Stato added 11:49 - Jun 28 Decent young prospect on sensible contract. Can only be good surely ? Welcome Paul and hopefully you'll develop into someone genuinely capable of bringing competition for places in what is starting to look like a slightly complacent back four
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planetblue_2011 added 11:55 - Jun 28 Welcome Paul Digby, Let's hope you get the chance to prove yourself in the team. Hope it works out for you & good luck!!
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ArnieM added 12:27 - Jun 28 Blimey, TWO ball playing CB's at the Club. Whatever next!
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JimmyJazz added 12:50 - Jun 28 Let's hope him and Webster get a chance to show what they can do. These signings will be pointless if Berra/Smith/Chambers still play 40 odd games each. Keep Tommy in there and ship Berra out would be a good start
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HarryS_H added 12:51 - Jun 28 He always seemed to have his sights on a contract here since he signed in January on loan. Good to see a player who had a goal and works hard to go and get it. Could be a very good signing for us. Good luck Paul!
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