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• Founded:1878
• Manager:Paul Jewell

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Fatigue flattens Garvan

06 Sep 2006 - 08:01:39

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Ipswich Town's teenage midfielder Owen Garvan faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to the debilitating effects of post-viral fatigue syndrome.

The 18-year-old has been unable to feature this season for the Tractor Boys and has no idea as yet when he might back in contention.

He told the Evening Star: "It was difficult to accept at first, but I am handling it okay now.

"It might take some time, but I am determined to be back full of beans as soon as possible.

"I am on the mend. For a while I could not get out of bed on my own. I had no energy and needed help.

"I have been told that the next move has to come from me and that I will know when I am strong enough to start thinking about training again.

"There has been an improvement and I feel better now than I did, but I have been told that it is likely to be a slow process."