Blues centre-half Chris Smith has joined Vanarama National League Aldershot on loan for the first half of the season.

Academy product Smith, 20, spent much of last season on loan at Chelmsford in the National League South having made one senior appearance for the Blues in last season’s Carabao Cup tie at Crystal Palace.

He joins former Blues Adam McDonnell and George Fowler at the Recreation Ground, while ex-midfielders Kundai Benyu and James Blanchfield also previously spent time on loan with the Shots.

The former Kesgrave High School pupil is due to stay with Aldershot until December 29th.

Young defender @Chris_Smith98 has joined Aldershot Town on loan...

Good luck, Chris! #itfc https://t.co/rFmhvg5Gjf

— Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) July 26, 2018

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Len_Brennan added 12:25 - Jul 26 Good news, we must have our 2 replacement centre halves tied up & ready for a lavish unveiling ceremony. Obviously good news of Chris Smith too as regular football is what he needs at this stage of his career.
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