Manager Paul Cook says his squad is starting to take shape with keeper Vaclav Hladky having completed his move from Salford City yesterday and left-back Matt Penney having signed on a free transfer after leaving Sheffield Wednesday today.

“I'm really pleased to have these lads with us,” Cook told the club site. ”Matt has a lot of qualities that modern day full-backs need to possess. His left foot and athleticism can bring a really good balance to the team.

“Players with that appetite to get better and succeed are the players we want to sign. He has that.

“On Vaclav, I'm delighted the owners have backed us by bringing him in as well. The goalkeeper is such an important position on the pitch and his CV is really impressive but he's also a player that wants to continue to get better.

“They [the owners] have really helped us so far this summer and the fans will be delighted to hear that the signings haven't stopped.

“Great credit to Mark Ashton [CEO] and the board because they're working so hard. Things are taking shape ahead of the new season which is great. We want our supporters to enjoy matchdays and enjoy being part of this club.”

In total, Town have made six additions to their squad over the summer, while 20 professionals have departed plus the six loanees.

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Monkey_Blue added 15:06 - Jun 29 It's good we have cash to sign players….. in fairness it's not the owners money, they are spending other people's money, which I'd be generous with in my life if that was the case 😂
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Bazza8564 added 15:07 - Jun 29 Once again, well done team, you are delivering what you promised. COYB
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legoman added 15:09 - Jun 29 I have not felt this excited or confident since I cannot remember. Keep it up Cooky.
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legoman added 15:12 - Jun 29 Cooky and team!
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Mediocre_Quick added 15:13 - Jun 29 Anymore to come though? Decent CB, Left & Right wingers would be handy!
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FramlinghamBlue added 15:20 - Jun 29 Excellent business so far! I reckon we Still need a GK, RB, LB 2 x CB, CM, 2 x AM, LW and a RW accepting that some are still to leave
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Suffolkboy added 15:23 - Jun 29 Squeaky clean now Mr C,or almost ; I hope the new recruits shine brilliantly in training and do well on the pitch at P Rd ,where so many of us look forward to returning in person too this season ! COYB
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Oldboy added 15:24 - Jun 29 Think the vast majority are happy so far. Keep them coming.
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Town4me added 15:30 - Jun 29 Framlingtonblue, you don't want much do you! I can't see us bringing in another 10 players can you? In any case he's said he want a much smaller squad.
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Town4me added 15:31 - Jun 29 Framlingham even
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GTRKing added 15:34 - Jun 29 Happy with the 6 Signings so far lets hope for a few more,
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RobITFC added 15:36 - Jun 29 @monkeyblue - agree is not the owners money but I would prefer to say they are "investing the money" wisely.
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Cookycrew added 15:40 - Jun 29 Yes, definately now taking shape, very much in the PC classic mould of attacking, fast, agile, players. He wants a small squad ....so perhaps another 5 to go (another GK, 2 X Wingers, Striker, & hopefully Matt Crooks)
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ldnj added 15:46 - Jun 29 Needs another 5 or there won't be a starting 11 ...
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Europablue added 16:00 - Jun 29 The net outlay has not been that much from the sounds of things considering that we have brought in a fair amount for the players we sold.
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Razor added 16:04 - Jun 29 Get me Charlie Wyke and another forward and centre half and will feel much happier although as the cheeky says the signings have not yet stopped.
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Edmundo added 16:12 - Jun 29 Halves a professional squad and added 6. I reckon 2 or 3 more then we have a good senior squad and some U23 gems to develop.
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blues1 added 16:56 - Jun 29 Idnj. What are you on about? We still have 17 players from last seasons 1st team squad,( yes, a few may yet leave but havent yet), plus some fringe players, plus the 6 weve now signed. How does that make 11 players?
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RIPbobby added 17:43 - Jun 29 I can't say I have heard or seen any of the incoming, thus I trust the managers judgement. Hopefully they are good characters too.
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FramlinghamBlue added 18:31 - Jun 29 @town4me - when you take into account players still to leave - he needs quite a few to have a much smaller squad but still one able to last the season. For example we can't have 3 CBs all season, we will need 4. No left wingers, only one goalkeeper (Holy told to leave), no 10s one LB if Ken lock goes . I'm sure he'll want two players for every position. Last year we had nearly 4 per position!

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ldnj added 19:49 - Jun 29 I was being slightly facetious in that he doesn't want to play anyone that was left from last season, so need another 5 to get to 11 he's willing to play !
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markchips added 21:03 - Jun 29 Crooks is the key signing, will bind the midfield and attack together
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budgieplucker added 21:42 - Jun 29 Ok so not doing so badly now, from current rumours and supposed targets the team could be looking something like this come August Hladky Burns Woolfeden A N Other Vincent Young Harper Evans (c) Waghorn Crooks Penny (Jacobs - later on) Bonne Holy (?) Nsiala Kenlock Norwood Nolan Dobra Jacobs + 2 Evertonian loanees Bish to Milton Keynes Ndaba to Ayr Downes & Jackson cut price Championship deals to be agreed (Downes with significant sell on clauses) Donacien to Fleetwood or Accrington for a nominal fee 11 in in total 8 permanent + 3 loans approx. 25 out (6 of those loans from last year, reducing the natural squad by approx 11 players)

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atty added 22:16 - Jun 29 I understood that the beneficial owners are the pension fund in Arizona, and they are backing the funding of new players.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 23:35 - Jun 29 Monkey blue you sure you're an Ipswich fan I believe it's more a budgie infiltrating our site as no one can be as negative as you! Tell us one thing do you think Evans and the team we had which is mainly in league two now was better than what we have now??????
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