By Aston
November 23 2006

Town midfielder Darren Currie says he left Portman road to be playing regular first team football but he still has an affection for the club.

The 31-year-old midfielder joined Coventry City on-loan until January earlier this week with a transfer expected in the transfer window.

 

Currie: “I want to play football. Even if I won £10m on the lottery I would want to play in the next game.

 

“It came to a time where I had to make the decision of sitting on Ipswich's bench or playing in someone else's first team, and I want to be playing.

 

“I was banging on the manager's door asking to play in his team and when that was not going to happen It took some time but he eventually allowed me to go which I'm grateful for, although I wanted to stay.

 

“That doesn't change how I feel about Ipswich Town and the affection I have for this club and the fun I have had.

 

“I love the place and it is easily the best club I have had. I can never speak highly enough about the club and the time I have had here.

 

“This is the nearest I have come to fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premiership. I was 90 minutes away from playing there and in 20 years' time I will be able to say my proudest moments in football came playing for Ipswich.

 

“I have great memories but things move on in football and this is a new chapter for me.

 

“I'm leaving one terrific club and going to another great club.

 

“They play at a marvellous stadium and from what I hear from the lads at Brighton and other players Micky Adams is a tremendous coach and manager.

 

“I'm looking forward to working with him, Alan Cork and Adrian Heath, who all have top reputations.”

 

Source: EADT

 

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