Ipswich Town: December 2009 Archives

Nottingham Forest, Ipswich and Derby are locked in a battle to sign highly-rated Swindon striker Charlie Austin next month.

John Stead has had his ban extend to four games after failing with his appeal against the red card he received against Crystal Palace.

Boss Roy Keane has challenged his side to back up their 3-0 home win over QPR as they climbed up to 19th in the Championship.

Roy Keane has backed Ipswich teenager Tommy Smith's decision to make himself available for New Zealand's World Cup squad.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is said to be planning a raid on Birmingham City to try and land Ipswich target Lee Carsley for £1million.

Roy Keane has told his Ipswich players to make it impossible for him to drop them during the side's festive fixture programme.

Jon Walters and Grant Leadbitter will both miss Ipswich's trip to Scunthorpe United on Saturday through suspension.

Town chief executive Simon Clegg says Roy Keane intends to clear the decks in January and some deals are already in motion.

On-loan midfielder Jack Colback has told Sunderland he would like to extend his stay with Ipswich beyond next month.

Ipswich winger Luciano Civelli has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from the serious knee injury he suffered in March.

Roy Keane is set to give winger Lee Martin as long as possible to prove his fitness for Saturday's visit of Blackpool to Portman Road.

David Norris moved closer to a Christmas return to the Ipswich side after featuring in some practice matches on Wednesday.

Defender Liam Rosenior has urged his teammates to dig Ipswich and manager Roy Keane out of trouble this season.

Ipswich will be without defender Alex Bruce for Tuesday's visit of Peterborough to Portman Road because of a groin injury.

Roy Keane claims striker Kevin Lisbie will return to Ipswich in January as Colchester have not asked if they can extend his loan spell.

Ipswich keeper Arran Lee-Barrett will make his first appearance for the club when Town travel to Bristol on Saturday.

Stern John says he would join Ipswich on a permanent deal as he's a 'million miles' away from earning an extension at Crystal Palace.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has been refused special dispensation to sign another goalkeeper by the Football League.

Ipswich goalkeeper Richard Wright has been ruled out for four months after damaging his cruciate ligament against Cardiff.

Nottingham Forest, Ipswich and Derby are locked in a battle to sign highly-rated Swindon striker Charlie Austin next month.

John Stead has had his ban extend to four games after failing with his appeal against the red card he received against Crystal Palace.

Boss Roy Keane has challenged his side to back up their 3-0 home win over QPR as they climbed up to 19th in the Championship.

Roy Keane has backed Ipswich teenager Tommy Smith's decision to make himself available for New Zealand's World Cup squad.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is said to be planning a raid on Birmingham City to try and land Ipswich target Lee Carsley for £1million.

Roy Keane has told his Ipswich players to make it impossible for him to drop them during the side's festive fixture programme.

Jon Walters and Grant Leadbitter will both miss Ipswich's trip to Scunthorpe United on Saturday through suspension.

Town chief executive Simon Clegg says Roy Keane intends to clear the decks in January and some deals are already in motion.

On-loan midfielder Jack Colback has told Sunderland he would like to extend his stay with Ipswich beyond next month.

Ipswich winger Luciano Civelli has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from the serious knee injury he suffered in March.

Roy Keane is set to give winger Lee Martin as long as possible to prove his fitness for Saturday's visit of Blackpool to Portman Road.

David Norris moved closer to a Christmas return to the Ipswich side after featuring in some practice matches on Wednesday.

Defender Liam Rosenior has urged his teammates to dig Ipswich and manager Roy Keane out of trouble this season.

Ipswich will be without defender Alex Bruce for Tuesday's visit of Peterborough to Portman Road because of a groin injury.

Roy Keane claims striker Kevin Lisbie will return to Ipswich in January as Colchester have not asked if they can extend his loan spell.

Ipswich keeper Arran Lee-Barrett will make his first appearance for the club when Town travel to Bristol on Saturday.

Stern John says he would join Ipswich on a permanent deal as he's a 'million miles' away from earning an extension at Crystal Palace.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has been refused special dispensation to sign another goalkeeper by the Football League.

Ipswich goalkeeper Richard Wright has been ruled out for four months after damaging his cruciate ligament against Cardiff.