New Ipswich Town signing Douglas ready to come back fighting after Brentford rejection

New Ipswich Town signing Jonathan Douglas says that he's ready to come back fighting after he was allowed to leave Championship rivals Brentford.

The Irishman played a key role as the Bees surprised everyone to reach the play-offs last season, captaining the side and scoring eight goals.

However, a change of direction and management at Griffin Park meant that the 33-year-old became surplus to requirements and Douglas is glad that he's been handed a fresh start in Suffolk.

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Ironically, Douglas and his new side visit Brentford in their first game of the new Championship season tomorrow.

Team news

Town will be without centre-back Christophe Berra who is still suspended after getting sent off in the play-off semi-final against rivals Norwich City in May.

Left-back Jonathan Parr (thigh) is a doubt so new man Jonas Knudsen could make his debut alongside fellow new arrivals Brett Pitman, Ryan Fraser, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Giles Coke and Larsen Touré.

Brentford v Ipswich Town, Sky Bet Championship, Saturday 8 August, 3pm