Jim Magilton has no intention of hanging up his boots whatever happens at the end of his contract at Portman Road next summer.

The influential 35-year-old Town skipper has just passed the 250-appearance mark for Blues and would love to extend his stay at the Club beyond next year.

But if a new deal doesn't materialise, he will look to continue his playing career elsewhere.

"Reaching 250 games for the Club was a lovely milestone for me and I'm enjoying my football as much as ever," Jim reveals in his column in Saturday's matchday programme.

"I'm surrounded by great crop of lads here and if I have my way I'll set off for another 250 games in a Town shirt.

                Jim - playing at 50

"I don't know what's around the corner for me though but I certainly have no intention of hanging up my boots just yet.

"I still feel I have something to offer on the park and want to carry on playing as long as I can, maybe for another year or two, or even longer. Whether that is here or not remains to be seen.

"Coaching is something that interests me in the future but someone once said to me that you are a long time retired and as soon as you stop playing, you'll miss it so I intend to play as long as I feel I have something to offer on the pitch. Knowing me I'll still be going at 50!"

Don't miss Saturday's matchday programme for exclusive interviews with Jim, Richard Naylor, Joe Royle, Darren Bent and Leeds midfielder and former Blue, Jermaine Wright.