Former Millwall and Cardiff boss Neil Harris has refused to comment on his interest in the Blues management vacancy. TWTD reported earlier today that the 44-year-old has applied for the job at Portman Road.

“I'd never talk about any individual club,” the one-time striker told talkSPORT2. “I've turned down jobs in the past and Championship jobs this year.

“For me, I had a great six years [at] Cardiff and Millwall — two fantastic clubs in different ways.

“I'm looking for a project to get back in. I really enjoyed my time managing in the Championship, [and had a] great experience at Millwall, always being the underdog.

“But I really enjoyed League One as well. League One is a great division, [there are] some really good teams there and some really good players. I had a great time getting out of that division with Millwall.

“What I would say is I'm ready to go again. I've enjoyed the break, had great family time but watched a helluva lot of football as well.

“I've been at various different clubs to watch them work in the Premier League, League One, Championship and League Two with Kenny Jackett [at Leyton Orient] to watch them work and watch how they recruit, watch how they prepare for games, watch them on the grass, watch them at the games on a Saturday as well to see how it all comes together and to see if there's anything you can add.

“Me personally, I'm ready to go again — refreshed, recharged, had a lot of reflection time and good to go.”

Speaking about what he knows of Town, Harris said: "It's a brilliant football club. [It’s a] great challenge for somebody to go in and hit the ground running.

“They've struggled for a little bit of momentum this year and consistency, but it's a playing squad and a football club that deserves to be right at the top of the division, at least at the league above and have aspirations of finally getting back to the Premier League.

“Ipswich is certainly a club that deserves to be in the league above and fighting to get in the Premier League.”

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roystevensonsrocket added 12:42 - Dec 11 I don't care how we get out of this league . If hoofball does it so be it . Our type of football hasn't been a great success.if you've got a brilliant midfield our football might work . Alas mostly we have a piss poor midfield. Anyway if you read the article closely I think he's already been offered the job .
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blues1 added 13:13 - Dec 11 Roystephensons locker. Agree with much of ur post but how you think by reading this story shows he's been offered the job is beyond me . Taking into account that they have almost certainly not interviewed all of those interested yet, if any, thats not gonna be the case.
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TimmyH added 14:32 - Dec 11 Please please please can we hear about other interested parties other than Harris?
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markchips added 22:03 - Dec 11 Beginning to think Harris would not be the worst bet but wouldn't it be great if Mcgreal and Dyer go on a run and get it instead.
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ipswichone added 08:30 - Dec 12 If we don't sign a big name manager,would put manager on six month rolling contract.we don't want to keep changing managers,but if Neil is appointment, not sure he would make us good
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