Ipswich Town News

BILLY Clarke is completing his transformation from bit-part player to key man as he aims to cement a place in Ian Holloway's starting line-up. The Seasiders striker had a tough time after signing from Ipswich in the summer.

Sheffield Wednesday keeper Lee Grant was in top form to earn his team a point at draw specialists Ipswich.

Ipswich Evens Draw 12/5 Sheff. Wed 11/4 Click here for Ipswich news Click here for Sheff Wed news Click here for head-to-head stats Ipswich manager Roy Keane has been boosted by the return of defenders Tommy Smith and Gareth McAuley for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.

Beasant boys feature for the Hatters A 3-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town in the totesport.com Combination League on Tuesday was far from the end of the world for Luton Town's second string according to coach Kevin Watson.

Ben Thatcher is rumoured to be a target for League One side Southampton. According to reports, Saints wants to sign the defender on loan before the deadline expires next Thursday.

Defensive duo Gareth McAuley and Tommy Smith should be fit and available for Ipswich Town a s home date with Sheffield Wednesday.

ACCRINGTON Stanley assistant boss Jimmy Bell admits he fears losing top scorer Bobby Grant in January - " but he thinks the striker is now worth at least A 200,000. The 19-year-old, previously a left winger, has been a revelation since being switched up front this season and has already notched nine goals.

IF OWEN Garvan and Connor Wickham follow Jordan Rhodes down Ipswich Town's Exit Alley, I shall want manager Roy Keane's "guts for garters." The departure of fledgling striker Rhodes has been one of the great tragedies of this despairing Ipswich Town season - if Garvan and Wickham follow it will be simply horrific for our club.

Championship rivals Cardiff want to sign Owen Garvan from Town, according to reports.

Tamas Priskin is a oereally getting therea for Ipswich Town , according to boss Roy Keane .

Alex Bruce has admitted being hurt after losing the captain's armband. The Ipswich Town skipper has worked his way back into the side after recovering from a groin injury.

YEOVIL Town are set to be boosted by the return from injury of striker Dean Bowditch ahead of Saturday's home Coca-Cola League One match against Southend United.

Ipswich boss Roy Keane admits he was "surprised" by the strength of Reading's side - but feels Saturday's 1-1 draw "was a fair result". Ipswich remain at the wrong end of the table, despite a current run of five matches without defeat - thanks to an early Jon Stead goal, which gave the visitors the advantage until Simon Church's involuntary finish ...

Ipswich Town recorded their fourth 1-1 draw in five games this afternoon after sharing the spoils with Reading.

Reading 5/4 Ipswich 2/1 Draw 5/2 Click here for Reading news Click here for Ipswich news Click here for head-to-head stats Reading boss Brendan Rodgers is set to name an unchanged side when fellow strugglers Ipswich become the latest side to attempt to take points from the Madejski Stadium.

Roy Keane refused to get carried away after his Ipswich side ended their long winless run with a 1-0 victory against injury-ravaged Derby County yesterday.

SHAY Given is one of a rare breed at Manchester City - his transfer fee is only in single figures of millions.

It took 15 attempts but Ipswich Town have at last won under Roy Keane. David Wright's 66th-minute header at the far post from Liam Rosenior's deep cross proved enough to beat Nigel Clough's Derby County.

Roy Keane is hoping to sign one of the triallists who caught his eye during Ipswich Town 's midweek reserve match against Norwich City.

Roy Keane has never been one for prolonged delight. Cold pragmatism is sure to rapidly sober up players who celebrated entering new territory this season with a Championship victory.