Loanees This Christmas Thu 17th Dec 2009 12:28 Fringe members of Roy Keane’s squad are being lined up for loans ahead of the transfer window opening in January. Chief executive Simon Clegg says he hopes to secure their moves before Christmas so he, Keane and club owner Marcus Evans can concentrate on negotiating permanent deals once the window is open. |
Murphy Up for Award Thu 17th Dec 2009 11:45 New Town keeper Brian Murphy is in the running for the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Goalkeeper of the Year award for a third successive year. Murphy, who formally joins the Blues in January on a free transfer, impressed as he helped Bohemians to the League of Ireland title. |
Will We Be Watching Brazil? Thu 17th Dec 2009 09:03 The Brazilian football team could base itself in Ipswich and play pre-tournament games at Portman Road ahead of their 2012 Olympic campaign, according to chief executive Simon Clegg. Brazil’s gymnastics squad are already basing themselves in town and Clegg says their footballing counterparts, which would be an U23 side, could join them in Suffolk ahead of the London Games. |
Magilton Leaves QPR Thu 17th Dec 2009 08:58 Former boss Jim Magilton has parted company with QPR “by mutual consent” along with his assistant John Gorman. Magilton was suspended last week after allegations that he headbutted midfielder Akos Buzsaky in a dressing room bust-up after their defeat to Watford. |
Clegg: Town Have Pre-Contract Agreement With Wickham Thu 17th Dec 2009 06:00 Chief executive Simon Clegg has revealed that Connor Wickham has a pre-contract agreement with the Blues. The 16-year-old can’t sign a professional deal with Town until his 17th birthday on March 31st and is a reported target of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and other Premier League clubs. |
U18s to Face Arsenal in Youth Cup Wed 16th Dec 2009 21:42 Town's U18s will face the holders Arsenal in round four of the FA Youth Cup, the Gunners having beaten Crewe Alexandra's youngsters on penalties at Barnet's Underhill earlier this evening. |
Norris: I'm Not Too Far Off Wed 16th Dec 2009 17:00 Midfielder David Norris says he’s not too far away from a first team return after coming through 60 minutes of yesterday’s training game unscathed. The former Plymouth man has been out of action since damaging knee ligaments on the opening day of the season. |
Join Plymouth for an Evening With Mariner Wed 16th Dec 2009 13:31 The Plymouth Argyle London Supporters Branch are organising an Evening with Paul Mariner event and have invited all Ipswich fans to attend. |
ICR FM's Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 16th Dec 2009 11:15 This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) looks at all the Town issues of the moment with regulars Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham joined by Gerry Barker and The Claw. |
Norris Steps Up Recovery Wed 16th Dec 2009 02:00 Midfielder David Norris came through an hour of a training game at Playford Road on Tuesday afternoon without feeling any ill effects. The former Plymouth man has been sidelined since suffering knee ligament damage on the opening day of the season at Coventry City. |