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Town fans boost Luca

17 Feb 2009 - 16:04:27

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New Ipswich winger Luciano Civelli has publicly thanked the Town fans after he was given a warm reception in his debut match last weekend.

The former Banfield player was brought to the Blues for around £1million in January and was given his first start in the 1-1 draw with Blackpool on Saturday.

"The fans were magnificent for me. I have to say thank-you. They gave me a great reception and it gave me a great lift," the 22-year-old told the official club website.

"My fitness is quite good. I was pleased I lasted 70 minutes. I was a little tired then but I think I will be 100 per cent fit in one or two games.

"I thought I did quite well but the important thing was the result and that was hard for the team."