Striker Joe Pigott, who joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan on Friday, admits he never got into a rhythm with the Blues during 2021/22 and didn’t do himself justice during his time at Portman Road.

The 28-year-old signed for Town on a free transfer last summer having left AFC Wimbledon, but had a frustrating campaign, scoring only three times in 14 starts and 15 sub appearances.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to be here and I’m really hoping that I can enjoy my football this season,” the Maidstone-born frontman told the Portsmouth News

“Last term, I didn’t really enjoy my football at all and opportunities were limited.

“I never really got into a rhythm last year, which is hard but I’m looking forward to finding it this year.

“I probably didn’t do myself justice when I did play, but this season is a fresh start for me and I can’t wait.”

Pigott says he spoke to former Pompey man Conor Chaplin before making his decision to move to Fratton Park.

“I made initial contact with [Portsmouth first team assistant coach] Simon [Bassey] twice before I came down.

“I knew him really well when I was at AFC Wimbledon [where Bassey previously coached], so it's good to have a familiar face.

“I’ve got a good relationship with him, I’ve known him for a few years and he signed me at Wimbledon when I was in non-league and I owe him a lot.

“I spoke to Conor as well, who came through the ranks here and said what a fantastic club it is and spoke really well about the fans.

“Even without those two helping my decision, Portsmouth Football Club is not a club you turn down.”

Town reportedly will not be able to recall Pigott in January. The striker is contracted to the Blues until the summer of 2024.

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Linkboy13 added 16:09 - Jul 18 Jackson didn't lack match sharpness when he came back. What he showed was a willingness to work when given his chance which is what impressed McKenna. All this didn't get a run of games rubbish dosent happen at professional level you have to earn your place .
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micky_1560 added 13:50 - Jul 19 For all those who can't be bothered to read the first line of the article, it's a season long loan with no recall. Therefore, he won't have any chance of being in an Ipswich team this season after January! Good luck to the lad..
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