Wellens.

[davieG]

Merc

Richie Wellens has said he jumped at the chance to join Ipswich on loan and gain valuable match practice.

The Leicester City midfielder has joined the Tractor Boys on a one-month loan to help in his bid to return to action following knee surgery at the end of last season.

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  Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens has joined the Tractor Boys on a one-month loan
  

Wellens has made a couple of appearances in the development squad but needs more match action.

With City going well in the league, manager Nigel Pearson felt a loan switch was the best option.

Several clubs expressed an interest in taking the 32-year-old on a temporary basis but he pickedChampionship strugglers Ipswich.

"I've been looking to go out on loan and when the opportunity arose to come to Ipswich, I did not have to think twice," Wellens said.

"Leicester wanted me to go out on loan and when they showed me the list of clubs that I could go to, Ipswich just stood out.

"I need to start playing games again after my injury and this is a great opportunity to do that. It's a nice club and I've always enjoyed playing at Portman Road.

"They're down at the bottom of the league at the minute but there are some good players in the squad so I'm sure the position will soon change."

Wellens made 46 appearances for City last season in all competitions but damaged his cruciate ligament in the home defeat to West Ham, in April.

The former City skipper has yet to make a first team appearances this season, but goes into Ipswich's squad for their Championship clash against leaders Cardiff City today.

Let's hope he can help put a block on the Cardiff run.

[Jaspa]

DJ Campbell has joined Ipswich too

To lead on with the news story, Gally's loan could be extended

http://www.thisislei...tail/story.html

[ealingfox]

Go on Richie, stop Cardiff today!

[danfox76]

Vardy a definite no to start off with. Lets see if he ends up playing as many games as Richie has for us. Drinky, James and Knocks have done nothing yet despite starting well. Morgan is the only player you named who can possibly justify your statement, let's see if he gets player of the year this year.

which rock have you been hiding under.

[Leicfox]

Wellens straight into the starting line-up for Ipswich.

Here's a link for anybody who's interested to see how he gets on.

http://www.vipboxsports.eu/watch/82719/1/ipswich-town-vs-cardiff-city-live-stream-online.html

[Mack]

This is the first time I've come on here and only seen good things for Wellens!

[Jaspa]

Wellens straight into the starting line-up for Ipswich.

Here's a link for anybody who's interested to see how he gets on.

http://www.vipboxspo...eam-online.html

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream2.html

Better quality stream

[AKCJ]

You can hear Wellens' squeaky voice

[Jaspa]

He's looking pretty good atm

Just skinned Gunnarsson, organising very well

[LCFC_FAN_1995]

DJ Campbell 1-0! Was a handball and counted

[Leicfox]

New Ipswich Town loanee Richie Wellens has revealed that he was only allowed to join a team in the bottom four of the Championship last week.

http://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/best_of_a_bad_bunch_ipswich_town_loanee_richie_wellens_reveals_leicester_city_only_allowed_him_to_join_a_club_in_the_bottom_four_of_the_championship_1_1654110

Leicester being shrewd for once when loaning player out. It seems we've learnt from the DJ loan to Blackpool

[Jace]

Pearson must of turned down all the offers from the top Championship teams unlucky Richie

[Guest Basildon Fox]

Pearson must of turned down all the offers from the top Championship teams unlucky Richie

Oh yes. I bet they were practically knocking the door down to get to him.