By Aston
December 15 2004

Ipswich Town manager Joe Royle has confirmed he hoping to loan a defender in time for the busy Christmas schedule.

Joe After Defender

Ipswich Town manager Joe Royle has confirmed he hoping to loan a defender in time for the busy Christmas schedule.

Since the signing of Darren Currie from Brighton last week Town have cover in every department with the exception of defence and Royle is now hopeful of adding a defender to Towns thin squad.

Royle has said: “We have brought Darren Currie in and that has strengthened us in midfield and has proved quite timely with Kevin Horlock suspended for the Wigan game, but I still feel we are short of cover at the back should we pick up a suspension or an injury or both with so many games coming up.

“So I would like to bring a defender in and it's not impossible that we could have someone here before Christmas.

“I have spoken to one club in particular about a player this week and we shall see what develops.

“I wouldn't rule out bringing in another front player as well if we get a chance although we do have four strikers available.”

Source: Ipswich Town - the official website.

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