Thatcher signs on with Town
15 Aug 2008 - 09:23:34
Ipswich Town have signed experienced left-back Ben Thatcher on a two-year contract.
The 32-year-old former Wales international has impressed while on trial at Portman Road, having left Charlton Athletic at the end of last season.
Thatcher told his new club's official website: "I did speak to a few clubs, but I was impressed with what Jim Magilton had to say here and his plans for the future.
"I spent a week with the team and got on well with the lads and it's clear to see that the manager has got a strong squad here.
"I'm 32 now and I'd like to get back in the Premier League and if that is going to happen, I've probably got to do it in the next year or two."
Thatcher has also played for Manchester City, Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Wimbledon and Millwall.