By Aston
August 26 2004

Ipswich Town striker Pablo Couñago feels he is being forced out of Portman Road, but he wants to stay with Town for the remainder of his contract.

Pablo: I’m Being Pushed Out

Ipswich Town striker Pablo Couñago feels he is being forced out of Portman Road, but he wants to stay with Town for the remainder of his contract.

The 25 year old front man was told earlier this month he could leave Ipswich on a free transfer and so far only Scottish side Rangers have shown any interest in him, but that was only a trial, something Pablo doesn’t want, saying that: “The manager told me last week that Rangers wanted me to go up to Scotland and train with them for a couple of days. I said no. I have a contract with Ipswich and do not want to leave.

“I don't know why the manager suddenly wants me to go. I have read in your newspaper (The EADT) that it is because I'm the highest wage earner and so it is about money but no one at the club has said that to me.”.

Couñago feels the Portman road faithful still want him at Ipswich, adding that: “I feel the fans want me here, I want to be here. I love this club, I love the town and I want to stay.”.

Pablo did not rule out a move to Rangers but he would like something more than just a two day trial, saying that: “I did not want to go on a trial to Rangers but if they offered me something more permanent I would now have to think about it as Ipswich have made it clear they want me to go.

“Ideally, I would like to transfer window to close and then I can just concentrate on playing football.

“My agent has been handling all the talk and business but it is bound to affect a player. I have tried to focus on football but it is difficult to get into a rhythm when you are only playing a few minutes here and there, or 45 minutes as I did on Tuesday.”.

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