New loan signing Luke Matheson has revealed that he only found out about his loan move to the Blues from his parent club Wolves at half past four this afternoon.

The deal having been agreed, the former Rochdale youngster is driving to Suffolk this evening.

"I was doing some extra work in the gym at about half-four and I got a call from the Wolves loans manager who said I needed to get over to the first-team building straight away," the 18-year-old told the club site.

"Within half an hour I was on the phone to [manager] Paul [Lambert] and it felt like the right opportunity for me.

"I'm really happy to be joining this club. I can't wait to get started because this feels like a really good move for me.

"It was a no brainer before I got on the phone, but speaking to the manager made me think 'yes, I want to do this’.

"I'm really looking forward to this and I want to help the team. Playing first-team football will be brilliant and I'm excited to be part of the first-team environment.

"Paul really liked my enthusiasm and I will work really hard for this team. I run a lot and I'll give it my all for the club."

Meanwhile, it's reported the Blues turned interest from several clubs for Jon Nolan, despite the player being said to be keen on a move.

According to Football Insider, Rotherham United, Wigan Athletic and Doncaster Rovers were keen in addition to Peterborough, who were linked earlier this evening.

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Cheshire_Blue added 11:04 - Feb 2 Well said Razor. Positivity is something our support sadly lacks. Many are too keen to criticize anything and everything which is why we are where we are.
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carlo88 added 11:41 - Feb 2 Some on here should read a bit further before commenting on his abilities. Wolves fans really rate him.
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Ravanelly added 12:43 - Feb 2 So many comments on here from those who obviously weren't at the Rochdale away game where he was the best player on the pitch..... and then won a big move to the PL.
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blues1 added 13:53 - Feb 2 Nobbysnuts. What an idiot you are. Hes a great player. Was the best player on the pitch at rochdale last season. Why do so called fans like you, have to slag players off before theyve even kicked a ball for the club.
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StowTractorBoy added 17:18 - Feb 2 I was at the Rochdale away match last season and this boy ran the game and was a real pain in the backside as he ran the game for long periods. Looked a very versatile player as well so could use him in midfield as well as full back if necessary. Welcome Luke look forward to seeing you in the blue of Ipswich.
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Brockleyblue added 18:03 - Feb 2 Almost right Gforce, but not quite. David Wright was a really decent right back for us, and he left a mere 10 and a half years ago, as opposed to 20!
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Brockleyblue added 18:13 - Feb 2 And although David Wright was the last capable right back we had (with the exception of KVY's five minutes of play so far for us), I also like watching Jaime Peters in that role in the season after DW left. Jaime's career seems a weird one — it appears he never kicked a ball after aged 25, but no mentions of him being injured. That guy, like Danny Haynes in largely the same era, could really motor! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaime_Peters

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Gforce added 23:04 - Feb 2 Brockley blue....... David Wright was who I was thinking of, it just feels like 20 years supporting Ipswich!! 😒 But well spotted!!
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KiwiBlue2 added 21:51 - Feb 3 I well remember David Wright's header to give us a 1-0 win over Derby at the end of October 2009 and provide our first win of that season. Could never understand why he was sold in the next January window. Another perplexing decision by Roy Keane......
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