Source: Team_Talk
Town chief defends Walters sale
Ipswich Town chief executive Simon Clegg has defended the sale of captain Jon Walters to Stoke City as "very good business".[LNB] Walters was signed from Chester for just £100,000 in January 2007 and after scoring 32 goals in 146 games has joined the Potters for a fee which could reach £3.25million.[LNB]Clegg said: "I would like to thank Jon for the hard work, commitment and professionalism he has shown on the pitch during his career at Portman Road.[LNB]"Recognising that every player's dream is to play in the Premier League we are delighted Jon has achieved this goal and we wish him every success at his new club.[LNB]"I am sure our supporters will see that this is very good business for the club. It is one of the most significant transfer deals in the club's history."
