BURNLEY today swooped to sign out-of-contract Ipswich star John McGreal.The 32-year-old defender, who was expected to accept Town's offer of a new 12-month deal, willinstead be heading back to his native north after agreeing a three-year contract with the Clarets.

BURNLEY today swooped to sign out-of-contract Ipswich star John McGreal.

The 32-year-old defender, who was expected to accept Town's offer of a new 12-month deal, will

instead be heading back to his native north after agreeing a three-year contract with the Clarets.

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