Tuesday Jan 24 2006 13:46
Ipswich Town defender Richard Naylor has said that he would like to remain with the club for the rest of his career.
The 28-year-old has been awarded a testimonial after spending more than a decade at Portman Road and has made almost 300 appearances for the club.
Naylor recently signed a new deal that will keep him with Joe Royle's side until 2009 and admits he cannot imagine life at any other club.
"My current deal takes me to my early 30s but I hope to be able to play a lot of football after that," he told Town's official website.
"If there was a contract there to sign until I was 36, then I'd sign it right now and get it done. I'd sign for life.
"I really enjoy playing for this football club and if it turns out that I spend the whole of my career here then that would suit me fine.
"I've signed short-term deals over the last few years, probably because of my injuries and playing in a new position as well so it was understandable.
"My latest contract gives me some security and that's a weight off my mind, especially with a young family to look after."
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