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Emmanuel-Thomas jets in from Ipswich
Posted: Mon 08 Jul 2013
Author: Adam Baker
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
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Forward pens deal with Paul Anderson going the other way.
City have completed the signing of Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, with Paul Anderson moving the other way in a swap deal.

Emmanuel-Thomas, 22, has penned a two-year deal at Ashton Gate to reunite with head coach Sean O’Driscoll, who previously took him on loan to Doncaster Rovers.

A product of Arsenal’s Academy, Emmanuel-Thomas is a versatile forward, who has operated on the wing, a secondary striker or as an out-and-out centre forward.

Before making an appearance for the Gunners first team, the forward spent three months on loan at Blackpool during 2009/10, netting once in 12 outings.

On his return to the Emirates he was handed a debut for the first team in an FA Cup tie against Stoke City.

A more successful loan stint came later that campaign when O’Driscoll –then boss of Doncaster – acquired his services for the remainder of the season.

He scored five goals in 14 appearances, including a brace at Ashton Gate in a 5-2 win that earned him a standing ovation from all four sides of the stadium.

Four more senior appearances came at Arsenal in 2010/11, but in January he was joining Cardiff City on loan for the remainder of the season. Sixteen outings and two goals later, Arsene Wenger granted permission for the Academy product to speak with Ipswich Town about a permanent move.

The Tractor Boys paid in excess of £1m to secure Emmanuel-Thomas’ signature and in two seasons he played 75 times, scoring nine.

Previously England Under-17 international, Frenchman Wenger once said of Emmanuel-Thomas: "When his fitness is right, Jay will be not only a good player but a great player."

Now Emmanuel-Thomas has chosen to link up with O’Driscoll once more as he looks to show what he can do in League One with City.

Anderson, meanwhile, has secured a move back to the Championship, moving to Ipswich in exchange for Emmanuel-Thomas’ services.