Town today announced 3 signings, to add to 2 already this week, with perhaps further to come
Vermund Brekke-Skard signed a contract last week that became official on the 1st of January, and loan Striker Adam Proudlock signed a short term contract to the end of this season earlier this week
Today Gavin Williams sealed his £300k move from West Ham by signing till 2009. The former Yeovil man having enjoyed his time on loan so far
Williams talking to official site:
‘I have enjoyed it at Ipswich from the moment I arrived’
‘The players have made it easy to settle in, the gaffer has been great and it’s a terrific club so it’s an easy decision for me to make’
‘When I first arrived I made it clear that I liked it here and a permanent move would appeal and I’m delighted it has worked out like that’
‘I feel that Ipswich is a club that is heading in the right direction and if the gaffer can bring in a couple of new players to strengthen the squad, I don’t see why we can’t start moving quickly up the League’
‘Reading and Sheffield United have gone but the Play-Offs are still open to a lot of clubs and while we have a lot to do, it’s still possible that we could make that top six.’
Already established as a fan favourite since moving to the club on a free from Spain in the summer, full back Castro Sito has extended his contract until 2008 after initially signing a 1 year deal
Speaking to the official site Sito said:
‘I’m very pleased to be staying here at Ipswich for another three years’
‘I’m really enjoying my football and the players and fans have made me feel very welcome here’
‘Playing in front of 24,000 every week at Ipswich is great and when the fans sing my name it means so much to me. It gives me goose-bumps’
‘I have only been in England a short time but I love the football here. It’s fast and physical and passionate. I love the passion.’
Towns third player to sign a contract today was young striker Danny Haynes, the 17 yr old recently bursting onto the 1st team scene due to Towns Injury crisis also signing on til 2008
Haynes on signing his first Pro contract:
‘It’s the best Christmas present I’ve ever had, being offered a contract at Ipswich’
‘I can’t believe how things have changed around for me since I left Charlton’
‘It’s all happened so fast. I know injuries have opened the door for me here this season but it’s up to me to take my chance now and I’m determined to do so.’
