Kelvin Davis Linked With Return To Ipswich Town

Saints goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is being linked with a return to his old stamping ground at Portman Road.

At least one tabloid newspaper as well as Ipswich fan websites have reported that Kelvin Davis could be on his way back to Ipswich, initially on loan but with a view to a permanent move in the January transfer window.

Davis has enjoyed a chequered career with Saints at times, his first two seasons saw him come under fire from the supporters and on each occasion he found himself second choice for the final 1/4 of the season firstly to Bart Bialkowski and then to loan signing Richard Wright.

However in his third season he battled back and earned the respect of the fans in the way he conducted himself both on and off the field as Saints headed into Administration.

In his fourth season he continued his good form although an injury gave Bialkowski a spell back in the first team, this time however Kelvin came straight back in after recovering and enjoyed a three year spell as undisputed first choice as Saints consolidated in League One, won the JPT and then enjoyed back to back promotions.

Rumours in the summer suggested that a more Premier experienced keeper might be brought in to replace him, this didnt materialise and Kelvin started the season as number one.

This season however Kelvin has not enjoyed the best of times, in fairness his defence was not helping him, but his personal form it has to be said was not the best and after a nightmare came at Arsenal that saw him concede 6 to make it 14 goals in 4 games he was dropped to make way for Paulo Gazzaniga, since then in the two months and 8 league games he has failed to get his place back, although he has funnily enough always been number two whether it be to Gazzaniga or the under fire Boruc.

This time however it looks like his time at St Mary's could be up, Saints could bring in another keeper in the January window and third choice is no good to kelvin at his age.

Many Saints supporters assumed that his service might mean a move into the coaching side of things at St Mary's when he retires from playing and there are a lot who would say that his loyalty to the club merits that, however nothing has happened on that front and with a keeper there are only limited opportunities in that department anyway.

So it seems that his six year stay at the club might be about to end, there can be no doubt that he deserves to go with the best wishes of the supporters ringing in his ears if he does go, he hasnt been the greatest keeper Saints have ever had, in truth with only four top flight games for the club to his name, it would be hard to justify that, but he can be called one of the most loyal keepers we have ever had. 

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