 Steve Foley was appointed as a coach on 9 June, who had been appointed to work with both the academy and first-team, club physio Dave Williams was named the head of Ipswich's newly created sports science department.Ipswich were still financially recovering from administration, with limited funds restricting the playing budget.Magilton's first signing as manager saw Alex Bruce arrive from Birmingham City on a free transfer on 2 August 2006.