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Boss Roy Keane has revealed that Town turned down a loan bid earlier in the week. The Blues manager wouldn’t be drawn on either the club or the player involved.

Chief executive Simon Clegg has again backed manager Roy Keane to turn around the Blues’ fortunes. Clegg says the situation hasn’t altered despite Town failing to win in their first 13 league games.

Town boss Paul Jewell continues to have the backing of owner Marcus Evans and chief executive Simon Clegg, TWTD understands. The Blues manager, who said he would discuss his future with Evans after yesterday’s game at Hull City, is expected at his pre-match press conference tomorrow lunchtime ahead of Tuesday’s match against his former club Derby County at Portman Road.

Ipswich Borough Council have warned Town that patience is running short regarding the disputed back rent due on Portman Road. In March, Blues chief executive Simon Clegg revealed that the rent on the land on which the stadium stands

Town boss Paul Jewell believes Lee Martin’s contract situation needs to be sorted one way or another but says that there is no dialogue at present. The Blues manager says he has left owner Marcus Evans and chief executive Simon Clegg to deal with the issue.