Would be a good experienced head around the place and has a goal in him. Just need David Norris and Pablo to complete the set now.

I think Hurst has realised his recruitment has been poor so far with no players with championship experience and now is relying on the older and experienced lads to come in and help the lower league players we have bought in, personally don't think it should have gotten to this stage as we've sold a couple of our top players for a fair but tbof money it just hasn't been spent well and now we're relying on the loan players again

Haynes Ambrose and Westlake coming back too.

Well, we certainly cannot play MacAuley with Chambers. Would get roasted alive for pace.

I detested MM by the time he left , but can you imagine to uproar if he started bringing in 38 y/o players..!! sorry but this is laughable and screams desperation.

How about hunter and Jefferson being next to comeback

Is there any ex town player who hasn't been slated by a section of the home 'support' ?

I'm sorry, although signing 34 year old Walters seems like a good addition - if he stays fit. But a 38 year old? Seriously? Probably not had any type of pre season. Match fit?

Darren Bent is still without a club, what's the betting he'll be next?

Just seen Marcus Evans and John Duncan having a cuppa in Jacks cafe.

I am not obsessed about age..but 38 is a considerable age for a professional footballer..Not sure about this one.

No wonder this site is not popular down at Portman rd! We sign Good hungry lower league players & the moaners say (No Championship experience) we have signed too many! Now Walters plus maybe McAuley & they're too old: Hurst & Evans can't win! Bring back going to football before social media it's making management impossible!

Another older player, but another quality option. Remember Mogga's crucial input in our promotion season? Could be great influence on younger defenders. Get him in as a short term fix.

Morgan was 38 at the time I think

*mogga

sign up Boncho!!!!!!!

Stuart Pearce was 40 when he left Man City in June 2002 after joining the year earlier. Teddy Sherringham finished playing for West Ham and joined Colchester at 41 & left at 42. Not saying its right in McAuleys case but can be done.

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With all the young lads with lower level experience having been brought in, some are showing that given time, they will develop into players good enough to hold their own at Championship level, if not higher. If we add our own academy recruits who have broken through we have a squad with potential but lacking experience. In this league we do not have the luxury of development time and if we get sucked in to a relegation dog fight will they be able to cope with the mental demands that go with a backs to the wall situation?
The loan signings of Walters and McAuley, should they happen, will give these boys excellent mentoring with their wealth of Championship, Premier League and International experience as well as talking them through games both in defence and attack. This may only be for a few months or the rest of the season but their input could be invaluable. As mentioned in earlier posts, many players have gone on to produce the goods well into their late 30s and 40s - does age really matter if they have kept their physical fitness?
Really, what is there not to like about these potential signings?

What age was John Wark on what i think was his 3rd spell when he dropped to CB ? Pretty sure he was at least 38

Or maybe people have a difference of opinion Stoke high, we a are allowed to have one if you don't want to see peoples opinion you shouldn't be in a forum.

I seem to recall Wark was 35 the day we beat Leeds 4-2?

1992?

This was probably not part of Hurst's plan but as others have said, both McAuley and Walters could have a very valuable role to play while the new arrivals find their feet. McAuley excelled in the PL way beyond my expectations so even at 38 he has something to give and could go on to be a decent coach. It is likely that Hurst is discovering the reality of life at Ipswich so he needs some wise older heads around him.

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Walters sensible, McAuley sentimental. Nope

I have felt this season experience has been lacking, you know Walters and McAuley I'd go for that and it's certainly better than no additions. I'm happy, remember what a star Mogga was for us at the back.