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Cook: We Could Still Sign One Or Two More
Friday, 27th Aug 2021 09:54

Boss Paul Cook says that if the Blues can sign one or two more players which will improve the squad before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, then they’ll do it.

Town have already made 16 additions this summer but Cook says the business may not yet have stopped.

Asked what he’s like on deadline day, whether he likes a dabble in the market in the final hours, Cook joked: “I’m trying to get Mark to sign a player from Azerbaijan, imagine the complications in that one? Let’s see if [CEO] Mark Ashton can get that one over the line!

“No, listen, we’ve been working so hard, Mark, [chief operations officer] Luke [Werhun], [head of performance] Andy [Rolls], everyone at the club has worked so hard over the last few months they really have.

“As we come up to transfer deadline day, will we do more business? I feel we will. If we don’t do more business will we be happy? One hundred per cent.

“We’ve had amazing support from our owners, absolutely in terms of recruiting players brought in, staff, everything. The reality is that when that window closes, that will be the door shut and we need start getting on the road to run.

“If we can get on that road quicker with everyone in place and fit and healthy, then the reality is we’re going to get to where we want to be quicker.

“The challenges ahead are just the improvement in the team to win games now to get that pattern into the team that’s really required.

“At the minute, the patterns are indifferent. When you watch us play, we’re indifferent. We need to take that pattern away and become something where you know they are consistent. Once you get a consistent team you’ll get consistent results.”

Why does he want further recruits? “I just love signing players lads, I just always have, it keeps you guys on your toes!

“I think us managers always need more players. It’s something I learned quite young form the senior managers, never let them know that you’re happy with what you’ve got.

“I’m absolutely delighted with my squad at Ipswich, I’ve got to tell you that. I really, really am.

“If we can get one or two players in that make us better and help and improve the squad for that long run ahead, then we’ll do it.

“If we can’t do that, then there’s total happiness from the staff and everyone within the building that we’ve got a squad equipped.

“Let’s see what the next few days brings. If it brings something that’s good, I’m sure you boys will be delighted. If it doesn’t, then there’ll be no disappointment around here, we’ve got a very strong squad.”

Quizzed on whether he can be asked which areas of the squad he’s looking to strengthen, Cook responded: “No you may not ask!”

We understand adding another centre-half has been under consideration and could be one of the areas to see another signing before the window closes at 11pm on Tuesday.


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ruds added 10:10 - Aug 27
I don't mind if you sign your old Maths Teacher who can teach you about Isosceles triangles but three points Saturday is a must, please - Mr Cook

COYB
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MaySixth added 10:29 - Aug 27
Sign winners.
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jas0999 added 10:33 - Aug 27
I hope they are not loans. We have three. Prefer to play our players, with one or two loans in the starting eleven.
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Reuserscurtains added 10:54 - Aug 27
The Ipswich town fan sound board.
I hope it isn't a loan (Bonne is on loan)
We must play the youth ( even if they're rubbish, we must)
Bobby would be crawling in his grave!
Cook has minutes to get this right or he's out!
‘New signing comes in who isn't smiling' oh he looks happy to be here doesn't he
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TB42 added 10:56 - Aug 27
Thought we were looking for another goalkeeper?!?!
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Clemcc added 11:19 - Aug 27
Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere Or Splash the cash….. Ronaldo
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Monkey_Blue added 11:23 - Aug 27
Another absolute contradiction from Cook. “I think us managers always need more players“. Not only from him but also the owners( who aren't actually owners) we've heard nothing but we had too many players.
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Reuserscurtains added 11:25 - Aug 27
Do you like your life, Monkey? Genuinely?
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buzbyblue added 11:29 - Aug 27
Spot on Reuserscurtains you can play comment bingo on here everyday and get a full house from the plastic fans!

I wonder if Monkey Blue has just been banned as all his comments have disappeared? One can only hope!
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BlueRuin69 added 11:58 - Aug 27
3 pts tomorrow please...Coyb
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BeattiesBackPocket added 12:28 - Aug 27
Reusescurtains 👏🏻 well said sir it's all I've seen on here this year. It's almost like people think we haven't had new owners, new players, new staff etc and expect everything to happen first game!
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arc added 12:48 - Aug 27
I'm more interested to see who leaves. It would probably be good for Jackson and Kenlock to move on. (I still don't understand why we picked up the option on Jackson's contract.)
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Bildestoned added 12:50 - Aug 27
Shorthand? We'll DEFINITELY be signing one or two more!
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Dissboyitfc added 13:06 - Aug 27
A good goalkeeper would be nice!
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ringwoodblue added 13:46 - Aug 27
A good assistant manager would be a good signing. Cook needs some help to find the winning formula.
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arablue added 13:50 - Aug 27
Jack Wilshere is available...
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bluegoo added 15:29 - Aug 27
Is it true Ronaldo was spotted getting of the train and walking down the hill🤣
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TB42 added 17:35 - Aug 27
Bluegoo it's not RONALDO, it's MESSI 😁!!

Apparently PSG is not what he thought it was. Meanwhile, he's been offered a really good deal at Portman Road, including the provision of a sponsored luxury tractor of his choice, VIP status at both Greene King and Adnams breweries, a place in Ed SHEERAN's backing group with an option to tour all expenses paid and album credits, plus the big one, unrestricted access to a top of the range beach hut at Felixstowe!!!! Now how could he possibly turn that down?!?! 👍😂
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BlueHarmony added 18:06 - Aug 27
arc. It always makes sense to pick up on the option to extend for a year to protect your investment. We paid a lot of money for Jackson and I'm sure clubs have come in trying to 'take him off our hands', but I do believe that the new management will hold out for a fee
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istanblue added 20:14 - Aug 27
Need another CB for sure. Could do with another GK imo as Holy ain't good enough and Hladky has been far from inspiring thus far.
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KernewekBlue added 23:54 - Aug 27
Another keeper and one more CB please... we need to shore up our defence to balance our attacking options... surely???
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