Walters Signing Confirmed
By Aston
January 26 2007
Jon Walters has completed his transfer from League Two side Chester City, signing a three and a half year contract after passing a medicial.
The 23-year-old can’t play against Swansea tomorrow because he is cup-tied but he will be in the squad for the game against Stoke on Tuesday.
Walters had a stint in the premiership with Bolton and he is hoping for another with Town, Walters saying: “It's been a hectic time. I got a phone call late last night and expected it to be from Scunthorpe.
“There was talk that they had been in for me so I was surprised and delighted to hear that it was Ipswich and I was on the road at six o'clock this morning.
“I know a little bit about the Club from watching them on TV when I was younger and having played at Portman Road recently. I know it's a massive club and it's a great opportunity for me.
“Looking around the place, it's a Premiership club and I know that is where Jim Magilton wants this Club to be.
“I had a taste of the Premiership with Bolton when I was there and looking back on my time there, I should have given it another year or so.
“I wanted to play regular first team football though and moved on but I have always believed I can get back to that level and hopefully I can do that with Ipswich.”
Town manager Jim Magilton added: “I liked his movement and his all-round game (playing for Chester against Town). He was a constant threat and gave our defence problems in both matches, he's got a physical presence about him and has an edge and a hunger and I like that in a player.
“Jon's had some experience of playing at the top level in his time at Bolton and he's determined to get back to that stage.
“He's got a good pedigree behind him and sometimes in the game you have to take a step backwards to go forwards.
“But he has a terrific work ethic about him and has the desire to move forward and I'm sure he is at the right club to do that.”
Source: Ipswich Town – the official website
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