Peters: Yallop the Key

Last updated : 18 February 2005 By Site Editor
The Canadian international midfielder who cannot appear for Town until next season due to Visa requirements admitted that Canadian National boss Yallop convinced him to move to Portman Road after telling him how the club gives youngsters a chance.

"It was a tough decision to make because I could have gone to Chelsea as well but after talking to my national team manager Frank Yallop, I decided Ipswich was the club for me." he told the Official Club Website.

"Frank told me how Ipswich bring their young players on and give them a chance and I've got family in London and they said the same thing, that the Academy here is the best around.

"I also feel that I have a better chance of making an impact at Ipswich and hopefully get in the first-team and now I can't wait for the summer so that I can get my career going here."