AXED striker Dean Bowditch wants to have a “clear the air” meeting with Ipswich Town manager Joe Royle.While the Blues' lack of firepower was evident for all to see in their 2-0 Coca-Cola Championship defeat by Crystal Palace at Portman Road yesterday, 19-year-old Bowditch was wondering why he was left on the sidelines.

AXED striker Dean Bowditch wants to have a “clear the air” meeting with Ipswich Town manager Joe Royle.

While the Blues' lack of firepower was evident for all to see in their 2-0 Coca-Cola Championship defeat by Crystal Palace at Portman Road yesterday, 19-year-old Bowditch was wondering why he was left on the sidelines.

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