Town have confirmed the re-signing of former skipper Jon Walters on loan from Burnley. Yesterday, TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues were closing in on the addition of the Republic of Ireland international.

The 34-year-old, who was previously at Portman Road between January 2007 and August 2010, will be with Town until January.

Walters, who will wear the number 39 shirt, initially joined the Blues from Chester City and made 132 starts and 14 sub appearances, scoring 31 goals before moving on to Stoke for £2.75 million after falling out with then-manager Roy Keane.

After a successful seven-year spell with the Potters, Walters moved on to Burnley for £3 million a year ago but the Birkenhead-born frontman has made only two starts - one in the Carabao Cup and one in the Europa League - and four sub appearances for the Clarets.

Walters is likely to go straight into the squad for Sunday's home derby against Norwich City.

The forward has previously been on the winning side in an East Anglian derby, the 2-1 home win in April 2008 but missed the 3-2 victory a year later, the last time the Blues beat their greatest rivals.

Photo: ITFC

roysboys added 17:24 - Aug 30 Yay. X 39.
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LegendofthePhoenix added 17:28 - Aug 30 Welcome back Jon, can't wait to see you stick in the winner on Sunday
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chicoazul added 17:31 - Aug 30 Mirin that bicep vein Jon.
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ArnieM added 17:35 - Aug 30 There's only one Jonny Walters One Jonny Walters Rolling along Singing a song Walking in a Walters Wonderland Altogether now .......
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cat added 17:36 - Aug 30 Happy as Larry on this one. Walters will bring some much needed experience and add another dimension to our attack, and some goals!
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runningout added 17:36 - Aug 30 Could be worse :-)
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TractorRoyNo1 added 17:40 - Aug 30 2 up front?)
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TimmyH added 17:45 - Aug 30 All the best Jon hope you turn things around for us on the goal scoring front. Welcome back.
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howdonblue added 17:45 - Aug 30 Welcome home Johnny ! I have just wet my knickers 👍
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HALLSJ added 17:47 - Aug 30 From a Potteries Town fan the Stokies I know would welcome him back
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dukey44 added 17:48 - Aug 30 Fantastic signing but I'm more shocked he has identical tattoo on his shoulders exactly the same as mine now that's strange!!!
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Tractorblue1939 added 17:49 - Aug 30 Long and bad day at work, but this has me smiling! Great to have Johnny back!
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Bergholtblue added 17:55 - Aug 30 Delirium over us signing a 34 year old, journeyman, on -loan. Wasn't this what MM was criticised for? Perhaps a team full of hungry youngsters from the lower leagues is not the answer after all. Welcome back Jon, you should have stayed and Keane that was pushed out. Is this purely a loan or with a view to buy in January, does anyone know?
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Treacle added 17:56 - Aug 30 Just what the squad needs, good strong front man with Years of premiership experience to help our young squad. Welcome back.
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Westover added 18:04 - Aug 30 He looks very fit.
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blueheartXT added 18:04 - Aug 30 It was quite clear we lacking experience in this position a great addition and hopefully a great signing
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itfchorry added 18:05 - Aug 30 Fantastic news
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BlueandTruesince82 added 18:11 - Aug 30 Great, if he can keep the knees in good nick
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1RWR added 18:15 - Aug 30 What a nice interview!
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bluearmy4life added 18:16 - Aug 30 Must start on Sunday! Welcome back Johnno
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DebsyAngel added 18:20 - Aug 30 REALLY pleased with this! Welcome back Jon, and hope you can stick 1 or 2 past the Scum on Sunday!!
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 18:32 - Aug 30 He looks pretty fit in the photos. Welcome back big man. COYB
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GTRKing added 18:35 - Aug 30 What a great signing. Loan till jan with view to buy (Or extend loan) so all good Now a CB Looks like it Mcauley he is at portman road to discuss terms
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herfie added 18:43 - Aug 30 When Johnny comes marching home again....... More experience, proven quality wants to be here and make a difference. Canaries BEWARE!
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Razor added 18:50 - Aug 30 Brilliant news---now PLAY HIM and not leave him on the bench where he is no use to anyone---2 up front--YES PLEASE. G Mac tomorrow and that should be it----the only way is up, starting Sunday!!
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