Ipswich Town defender Fabian Wilnis is prepared to 'shake hands' with former boss George Burley before and after this weekend's clash at Derby.

The Dutchman goes head-to-head with his old manager, who froze him out of the side, in the Blues' final game of the season at Pride Park.

Wilnis insists he has no bad feelings towards Burley.

It was back in October that the 32-year-old fell out with the Scotsman after being substituted in Town's UEFA Cup match at Helsingborgs - which found Wilnis pushed down the pecking order.

However, since Joe Royle has taken over the helm Wilnis has become a first-team regular and is looking forward to playing against his former boss on Sunday.

Wilnis told the Gazette: "Everyone knows that my relationship with George did not end on the best terms.

"But that's all in the past now and I wish him the best of luck at Derby.

"I don't have any bad feelings towards George and I don't have anything to prove this weekend."

Published Wednesday, April 30, 2003

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