Speaking to the EADT, Healy said: "Ipswich is a big club and when I came here before it was great and I was looked after really well. I'm now looking at being part of this club.
"I can understand Hartlepool being upset but I had to come to talk with Roy and that happens in football. I didn't have a clue I would be coming here and really thought I was going to Hartlepool."
The 29 year old Republic of Ireland international joins up with the Town squad ahead of Fabian Wilnis' testimonial which is against Colchester United this afternoon.
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