Town striker David McGoldrick is set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury in Tuesday’s EFL Cup defeat to Stevenage.

We understand the striker suffered an ankle ligament injury shortly after coming on as a half-time sub against Boro and is thought likely to be out for at least six weeks.

[Edit] However, surgery and a longer absence has not yet been ruled out. The former Nottingham Forest and Southampton man is set to see a specialist on Monday.[/Edit]

The latest injury is a big blow for the 28-year-old, who has picked up a succession of injuries in the last few seasons, largely unrelated to one another.

Town boss Mick McCarthy acted quickly to add to his squad, re-signing Luke Varney on a short-term contract.

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haughleyblue74 added 14:32 - Aug 12 time to accept that his injury record will get worse, Watson says could be Christmas. How many games has he played since 2014? superb player then but now he is just not the same, Bishop next wait and see
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BlueFinn added 14:37 - Aug 12 Must be all those sudden turns skilful players do. You'd have to have Michael Phelps' ankles with two joints for them to last.
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BlueMachines added 14:38 - Aug 12 To all those suggesting we sell. Who do you think will buy him? How uch do you think he is worth? Answer; No one and not much at all. Which is unfortunate but sadly true.
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potter84 added 14:48 - Aug 12 Saw a bit in one of the papers this week regarding a certain X town striker not playing as regularly as he'd like why not loan him until January instead of reg, could see Bent banging a few in for old times sake!
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runningout added 14:55 - Aug 12 Varney as a stand in?... farce. give it a week and he will twist his ankle and be worthless...
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Pilgrimblue added 16:18 - Aug 12 It's just ridiculous. MM has hoped all his injuries were behind him. Of course we al wanted to see him play at his best but MM should have realised it wasn't going to plan and sold him. He now needs to move on and cancel his contract and find replacement. Reg is a joke, not in same league.
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Ferguson added 17:08 - Aug 12 Injuries unrelated to one another it says elsewhere.Does he overcompensate for weakness ? Does he report fit when he isn't ? Has his training regime changed ? CORRECTION I ask myself who has managed his recovery form injuries in the past, and how closely they do so. Hope it's NOT just that he's not strong enough in general to recover from minor knocks or to keep up with the fitness regime at the club. Sadly, nothing lasts for ever. - See more at: http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/30028/mcgoldrick-facing-another-spell-on

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del45 added 19:49 - Aug 12 Waste of space sorry no good for the team or club how can you build a team around him.
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