Ipswich blame relegation for ‘painful decision’ to sell Holland
The two clubs yesterday agreed a fee, believed to be in the region of £4 million, for the Republic of Ireland midfielder who is currently on international duty in Helsinki.
Sheepshanks said they did not want to sell one of their prized assets especially after Titus Bramble's departure to Newcastle in the summer for £5million but off-the-field pressures forced their hand. ''We have most reluctantly agreed a fee with Aston Villa for Matt Holland,'' Sheepshanks said. ''It is the consequence of relegation at a time that the football market is depressed.
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