Championship club Ipswich Town have denied claims that midfielder Jimmy Bullard has had a bust-up with manager Paul Jewell.

The 33-year-old, who joined Town on a free transfer from Hull City, has been dropped for the club's last two home matches.

Rumours have circulated that Jewell is disappointed by Bullard's failure to move closer to the Town's training base.

He currently lives in Cobham in Surrey, some two hours away from Ipswich's Playford Road complex.

A club spokesman moved to dismiss the recent speculation by telling the Evening Star: "Rumours of a bust-up between manager Paul Jewell and Jimmy Bullard are complete rubbish."

The Tractor Boys are currently 21st in the table.