Town have confirmed the long-awaited signing of Middlesbrough left-back Hayden Coulson on a season-long loan.

TWTD revealed earlier that the 23-year-old was at the club to complete the formalities relating to his switch.

“It’s a pleasure to be here and I’m really looking forward to this experience,” Coulson told iFollow Ipswich.

“It’s been pending for a couple of weeks and I’m really happy it’s over the line. I spoke to the gaffer and the conversation went really well.

“I feel like this is the perfect move for me because I want to gain a bit more experience and also help the club achieve what it wants to achieve.

“I watched the Morecambe game the other day and the fans were amazing. I’m looking forward to stepping out on the Portman Road pitch for the first time.”

Town boss Paul Cook added: “It’s been well documented that we’ve been tracking Hayden “Him and Matt Penney were our two main targets for that position, so we’re delighted to have him with us.

“He’s a really good lad and has valuable Championship experience. He’s a strong addition to the group and he wants to be here.”

Town’s interest in Coulson first emerged just over a month ago and TWTD reported that a deal had been all but done three weeks ago. However, the lack of left-back options at Boro delayed the move.

Gateshead-born Coulson came through the ranks at Boro before spending time out on loan at St Mirren and Cambridge United, both in 2018/19.

Coulson, who also plays wide on the left, broke into the Teessiders’ first team at the start of 2019/20 and has now gone on to make 28 starts and 21 sub appearances, scoring once.

He is contracted to Boro until 2023, however, with his involvement having been limited last season his departure has come as little surprise.

Coulson, Town’s second signing of the day and 14th of the summer, will compete with Matt Penney, who joined the Blues after leaving Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the summer, for the left-back role.

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Lukeybluey added 19:38 - Aug 9 Welcome Hayden! Hope you do well buh!
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ArnieM added 19:38 - Aug 9 Get in there 👍👍👍 Another brilliant signing . Well done Mark Ashton ( and Paul Cook)
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davidsuperg added 19:39 - Aug 9 So that's the end of kenlock then. Welcome and hope you can help us achieve our goal this season
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BromleyBloo added 19:42 - Aug 9 Fantastic - now Morell and an a good, experienced CB.............!!!
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miltonsnephew added 19:43 - Aug 9 The signings we've made all are at a good age and if they perform well, if we get promoted then championship clubs will come sniffing. We can then command a good fee for these players. I just hope if we get promoted then this club becomes a strengthening further team, instead of the selling team of old!!!!
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miltonsnephew added 19:44 - Aug 9 Great signing btw!!! 2 more centre backs please!!!!
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Saxonblue74 added 19:44 - Aug 9 Not a bad days business hey?!
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Fatboy added 19:53 - Aug 9 I can't see any reference to Portsmouth in this article - what's going on?
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tommyboy1972 added 19:55 - Aug 9 He comes across as a reserved sort of fella…
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ITFC_Esquire added 19:58 - Aug 9 As much as I was pleased with Penney's performance on Saturday, he got the ball in some really dangerous areas but his touch and final ball let him down. You can't help but feel that Coulson could cause serious damage in this side. Running onto the end of some of those mouth-watering Evans/Harper cross-field balls… you can see it already! COYB.
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runaround added 20:02 - Aug 9 Welcome to Portman Road Hayden
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chepstowblue added 20:13 - Aug 9 Only 2 signings today. Where has the ambition gone ?!!
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BobbyPetta11 added 20:17 - Aug 9 Stick him CB with Aluko!
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harmitfc added 20:17 - Aug 9 Cheer up Hayden! Someone buy him a parmo!
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dirtydingusmagee added 20:28 - Aug 9 another good day at the office ! pity he dosnt sound a bit happier, but as long as he is and does the job thats what counts .Welcome to Town and well done to those who secured the deal . coyb `
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BobbyPetta11 added 20:30 - Aug 9 Once this team clicks it's going to go off the scale
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jas0999 added 20:33 - Aug 9 Good signing, but hopefully the end of the loans now. Three is enough.
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ringwoodblue added 20:48 - Aug 9 If he's happy, he could at least tell his face! If signing for Chequebook Fc doesn't cheer him up, a year away from Neil Warnock should. Welcome Hayden.
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buzbyblue added 20:54 - Aug 9 Glad to see him here and its results that matter, but he really doesn't sound or look that excited to be here?
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itfcserbia added 20:56 - Aug 9 Come on now, after 3 weeks of this and that it's understandable he's a bit low. Maybe he didn't realize yet it's been done. Welcome Coulson
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WimborneBlue added 21:16 - Aug 9 Finally, some proper League One quality tattoos. Things looking up!
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istanblue added 22:00 - Aug 9 Solid signing.
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itk92 added 22:04 - Aug 9 Right am I missing something here? Anyone with 2 eyes and basic football knowledge couldn't have been impressed with Penney Saturday or the three previous friendlys?
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PortmanTerrorist added 22:30 - Aug 9 Morell and 1/2 CBs and the job is done.....and yet I wonder if there is not more to come?! Not impressed with our new Keeper so far and Holy must be wondering how he lost that shirt. Think we might look to upgrade the pair of them....then we can sit back a little. Amazing times to be a Town fan. Chequebook FC indeed, even though we may actually end up with a net gain from this close season. Pompey away in Oct will be TASTY!

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pablo123 added 22:50 - Aug 9 He could look a bit happier about it
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