Ipswich Town: September 2008 Archives

Jim Magilton says he has already spoken with Ipswich owner Marcus Evans about January transfer targets and possible further additions.

Ipswich expect long-term injury-victim Tommy Smith to make a full recovery from surgery on his broken ankle.

Defender Ben Thatcher is set to miss the next six weeks due to a thigh injury he picked up in Ipswich's Carling Cup defeat to Wigan.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton admits his side were taught a lesson in clinical finishing by Wigan in the Carling Cup.

Pablo Counago and Jon Stead are out but Alex Bruce returns to face his father's club Wigan Athletic in the Carling Cup tonight.

Wigan Athletic and Ipswich are interested in Stoke City's out of favour England Under-21 centre-back Ryan Shawcross.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton has hit back at the critics unhappy with his rotation policy and says he'll continue to make changes.

Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton says he wants his players at 'full throttle' when they take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Ipswich duo Ben Thatcher and Gareth McAuley are set to return to training on Friday and could be fit for the Sheffield Wednesday trip.

Ben Thatcher, Gareth McAuley, Alan Quinn and Jon Walters are battling to be fit for Ipswich's trip to Southampton on Wednesday.

Ipswich have completed the permanent signing of Sheffield United's Jon Stead, after the striker impressed whilst on loan.

Ipswich full-back David Wright feels competition for places this season will give Town a great chance of success in the Championship.

Ipswich youngster Jordan Rhodes is joining League Two side Rochdale on a month-long loan deal in a bid for first team football.

Town winger Jon Walters has denied handing in a transfer request and says he was not aware of any deadline-day bids for him from Stoke.

Ipswich's hopes of taking Boro winger Adam Johnson on loan have been hit after the club's number two Malcolm Crosby said he is staying.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is said to be ready to rival Ipswich for the loan services of Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.

Ipswich have confirmed they turned down a bid on transfer deadline day, thought to be from Stoke, for striker Jon Walters.

Ipswich first-team coach Bryan Klug admits it will take time to integrate the club's new signings now the transfer window has closed.

Boss Jim Magilton is backing new strike signing Jon Stead to lead Ipswich's challenge for promotion this season.

Jim Magilton is hoping to add another loan signing to his squad before next weekend, despite capturing Jon Stead from Sheffield United.

Jon Stead has left Sheffield United to link up with Ipswich Town on loan until January with a view to a permanent deal.

Jim Magilton says he has already spoken with Ipswich owner Marcus Evans about January transfer targets and possible further additions.

Ipswich expect long-term injury-victim Tommy Smith to make a full recovery from surgery on his broken ankle.

Defender Ben Thatcher is set to miss the next six weeks due to a thigh injury he picked up in Ipswich's Carling Cup defeat to Wigan.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton admits his side were taught a lesson in clinical finishing by Wigan in the Carling Cup.

Pablo Counago and Jon Stead are out but Alex Bruce returns to face his father's club Wigan Athletic in the Carling Cup tonight.

Wigan Athletic and Ipswich are interested in Stoke City's out of favour England Under-21 centre-back Ryan Shawcross.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton has hit back at the critics unhappy with his rotation policy and says he'll continue to make changes.

Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton says he wants his players at 'full throttle' when they take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

Ipswich duo Ben Thatcher and Gareth McAuley are set to return to training on Friday and could be fit for the Sheffield Wednesday trip.

Ben Thatcher, Gareth McAuley, Alan Quinn and Jon Walters are battling to be fit for Ipswich's trip to Southampton on Wednesday.

Ipswich have completed the permanent signing of Sheffield United's Jon Stead, after the striker impressed whilst on loan.

Ipswich full-back David Wright feels competition for places this season will give Town a great chance of success in the Championship.

Ipswich youngster Jordan Rhodes is joining League Two side Rochdale on a month-long loan deal in a bid for first team football.

Town winger Jon Walters has denied handing in a transfer request and says he was not aware of any deadline-day bids for him from Stoke.

Ipswich's hopes of taking Boro winger Adam Johnson on loan have been hit after the club's number two Malcolm Crosby said he is staying.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is said to be ready to rival Ipswich for the loan services of Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.

Ipswich have confirmed they turned down a bid on transfer deadline day, thought to be from Stoke, for striker Jon Walters.

Ipswich first-team coach Bryan Klug admits it will take time to integrate the club's new signings now the transfer window has closed.

Boss Jim Magilton is backing new strike signing Jon Stead to lead Ipswich's challenge for promotion this season.

Jim Magilton is hoping to add another loan signing to his squad before next weekend, despite capturing Jon Stead from Sheffield United.

Jon Stead has left Sheffield United to link up with Ipswich Town on loan until January with a view to a permanent deal.