JIM Magilton is in his beloved Ireland today - pleased with his team's 7-0 demolition of minnows Cliftonville last night - but with a mobile phone permanently stuck to his ear!

- JIM Magilton is in his beloved Ireland today - pleased with his team's 7-0 demolition of minnows Cliftonville last night - but with a mobile phone permanently stuck to his ear!

The Blues boss is aware of a growing sense of frustration amongst sections of Ipswich's support base that there hasn't been a succession of signings, including at least one proven striker with Premiership pedigree, in the close season.