{"id":540322,"date":"2020-01-13T16:55:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T21:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=540322"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:50:10","slug":"ipswich-town-sign-defender-josh-earl-on-loan-from-preston-north-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/01\/13\/ipswich-town-sign-defender-josh-earl-on-loan-from-preston-north-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Ipswich Town Sign Defender Josh Earl on Loan From Preston North End"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ipswich Town<\/a> have completed their first January signing. The Tractor Boys have signed defender Josh Earl on loan from Preston North End<\/a> for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

Ipswich Town Sign Josh Earl<\/h2>\n

Ipswich announced via their website<\/a> they had signed the full-back on loan. Earl will spend the second half of the season at Ipswich after spending the first half at Bolton Wanderers.<\/p>\n

The defender has made just 16 appearances for parent club Preston since signing his professional deal in 2017.<\/p>\n

The left-back will be hoping to catch Preston\u2019s eye while at Ipswich having struggled at Bolton.<\/p>\n

What Was Said<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the Ipswich website about his move, Earl said \u201cThe move came around quite quickly, I got told on the Friday that I was possibly moving down to Ipswich on Sunday and I\u2019m here now and can\u2019t wait to get started,”<\/p>\n

“I watched the game back and the lads played really well on Saturday, so hopefully we can carry that form into tomorrow\u2019s match at Oxford.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I feel as though it\u2019s a great squad and the only aim for everyone this season is to push for the top two.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earl arrives as Paul Lambert\u2019s first addition this window. The Ipswich manager has been chasing a left-sided defender. He will be delighted to have that position sorted.<\/p>\n

Earl could make his debut when Ipswich face promotion rivals Oxford United in a crucial game.<\/p>\n

Earl Aiming to Make A Good Impression<\/h3>\n

The Preston youngster struggled at Bolton. The full-back made just 11 appearances for the Trotters.<\/p>\n

An ankle injury disrupted his time at Bolton but, he will be hoping to make a much better impression at Ipswich.<\/p>\n

Paul Lambert\u2019s team have been lacking options at the back and Earl will be hoping to push for a starting place as Ipswich push for promotion.<\/p>\n

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