Town have confirmed that Alan Judge has signed his new contract, which as previously reported runs to the summer of 2021 with the deal having an option for a further year.

“It’s great news for the club that we have Judgey signed up,” boss Paul Lambert told the club site. “The supporters have taken to him and his quality is clear to see.

“I know he wants to play for Ireland as well so playing games regularly here can only help in that respect.”

The 30-year-old joined the Blues on a short-term contract in January for a nominal fee from Brentford.

That deal included an option for a further season, however, discussions regarding a longer extension have been ongoing for a number of weeks.

Since signing, the Republic of Ireland international has become a key player as Lambert has sought to instil his passing style in his team and confirmation that the Dubliner will be at Portman Road will be a big boost for supporters ahead of what will almost certainly be a 2019/20 campaign in League One.

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drewcudders1963 added 14:10 - Apr 5 This great news.... the guy is class and should help the youngsters tear up League 1 next season [if we end up there].....
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azuremerlangus added 14:13 - Apr 5 Good news - hope it is a statement of further intent.
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Northstander_Blue added 14:35 - Apr 5 Could be the best player in league one next season
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bbg added 14:37 - Apr 5 Great news. The one loan player that must be signed now is Keane. There is experience and potential at the back and in midfield. Keane has the necessary quality up front and provides a target when necessary. With a pre-season and regular starts, he can make all the difference. Harrison and Jackson will be very good back up in League 1.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 14:47 - Apr 5 Yippee! I JUDGE this to be excellent news. (Sorry, best I could do.)
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Girthyguy added 15:08 - Apr 5 Amazing how we have persuaded a player who could walk into most championship teams to come with us to the division below. We'll done to all at the club that made this happen. Didn't realise relagation was such an exciting prospect.
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rugbytomc added 15:13 - Apr 5 This is nothing short of immense! Great quality, great experience, great positivity that he wanted to sign for the club and the manager largely due to playing style. He can't have been cheap either which gives me hope we might hang on to everyone we want to next season! I've given the owner a (deserved) kicking before but I hold my hands up and congratulate him on this one. I know what people are saying about Keane - I like him as a player and from what i've seen of his attitude as well, but we have a bad enough track record as it is without adding him to the permanent ranks - don't want another Huws situation!

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Wonky added 15:27 - Apr 5 84 thumbs up from me.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 15:41 - Apr 5 THE best permanent signing we've made in many many years. He will dictate most games next year and withthe likes of Lankaster, Downes etc learning from him I have high hopes. We do and will still need that marquee striker next season to worry those defences so must invest in that area.
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Lightningboy added 15:41 - Apr 5 Will be vital next season. Nice one 👍🏻
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DebsyAngel added 15:41 - Apr 5 Absolutely delighted to read this! Going to be pivotal for us next season. Well done Alan - so pleased that you have signed!!
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1psw1ch added 15:42 - Apr 5 Ah this is fantastic news ,,,good hardworking loyal pro,,,if we can get keane as well we wont be in league for long
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Nazemariner added 16:05 - Apr 5 Well i never.
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Steelmonkey added 16:11 - Apr 5 The only verdict I wanted to hear from this Judge.
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spanishblue added 16:19 - Apr 5 Doc savidge maybe that u2 song one love turned into 1 judge ??1 love
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pazzy added 16:21 - Apr 5 GREAT NEWS LOVING IT
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ArnieM added 16:24 - Apr 5 Experience ( Chambo, Skuse , Judgy) Quality ( Judgy, Downes, Dozzell, Edwards, Bishop ) Yoof ( Lankester, Dozzell , Downes, Kenlock, U23's, ) What's not to like about next season. No prima donas.just need a good striker with presence !
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Nobbysnuts added 16:40 - Apr 5 Without doubt the best news all season!!! (Other than Paul hurst getting sacked) mr judge will tear league one to pieces!!!! 👍👍👍
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BlueArrow added 16:46 - Apr 5 There's only one Alan Judge one Alan Judge walking along singing a song walking through a judge's courtroom land
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blue86 added 17:46 - Apr 5 this is great news!! alan judge is a top player. hopefully with a decent pre season behind him as well, he will tear up league one. think we need a target man added up top and we will be getting there. coyb
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Dolphinblue added 18:23 - Apr 5 Brilliant! Isnt it itfcsince1973?
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ITFCsince73 added 18:35 - Apr 5 Amazing dolphinblue....
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ITFCsince73 added 19:14 - Apr 5 As we now have proper captain material. Does this mean we can now out proper bloke, proper crap Chambo?
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planetblue_2011 added 19:17 - Apr 5 Great news welcome aboard Judgy! Keane next to sign please
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Barhamblue added 20:04 - Apr 5 I really did not think this would happen. Well done Marcus, we'll done PL and Judgey, you've proved to be a very honourable experienced pro. Top fella, you know you're already loved!
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