Boss Roy Keane says the willingness of Carlos Edwards and Grant Leadbitter to drop down a division shows their hunger for the challenge which awaits them at Portman Road. The duo signed in a joint deal worth almost £4 million earlier this afternoon.

Keane told the club site: "I worked with both players at Sunderland and know what they are all about.

"They have dropped down from the Premier League to join us. That shows a hunger and commitment to play football for Ipswich Town and I'm delighted to have them here.

"They have played in the Championship, know what's needed to get out of this division and they will add qualities that we need at this football club."

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BrightBlue added 22:36 - Sep 1 We'll see completely different levels of performance from those who haven't replicated previous form e.g. McAuley, Garvan, Stead, Priskin and Walters who hasn't been anywhere near his 2007/08 best. Leadbitter & Edwards are exactly what we have been missing. Rosinor & D Wright swaping clubs on loan for rest of season according to Berkshire based newspaper! Won't read into this to much as we all know the trouble these journos can cause.

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Johnny_Boy added 23:39 - Sep 1 His two quality signings thus far. More of the same please Roy & this season will turn around quickly...
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GarvanIsGod added 23:58 - Sep 1 Better feed them up if they're hungry, no one likes an empty stomach.
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parkinshair added 00:03 - Sep 2 Just the sort of players we've been waiting for. Some real quality. Good to get a bit of positivity again after a poor start.
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alex12345 added 07:43 - Sep 2 Town have also signed Richard wood and very close to completingva loan swap deal until the end of the season for Liam Rosenior for David Wright according to the sun UTT
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bedsitfc added 11:12 - Sep 2 hope your right alex about wood we need him, and i think it will be the final piece in the jigsaw but i would have liked simeon jackson come through the door but priskin will come good with the service our mid can supply now
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