Beattie: Smith Deal a Boost for Town Thu May 23rd 21:20 Town’s greatest ever defender Kevin Beattie says fellow centre-half Tommy Smith extending his Blues contract until the summer of 2016 is a huge boost for everyone at Portman Road. Beattie has always been a fan of the New Zealand international, who deservedly carried off most of the club’s 2012/13 player of the year awards.  19 Capital One Cup Draw Date Set Town will learn their first opponents of the season on Monday 17th June when the draw for the first round of the Capital One Cup takes place (9.30am). Fri May 24th 13:47 0 Reading Confirm Tabb's Release Reading have confirmed that Blues loanee Jay Tabb has been released. Fri May 24th 13:41 3 Town to Face Barnet Town will face Barnet in a pre-season friendly at their new Hive ground on Saturday 20th July (KO 3pm). Fri May 24th 13:07 3 TWTD Questionnaire 2012/13 Now that the dust has settled on the 2012/13 season, it's time for TWTD's annual questionnaire, your chance to look back in judgement on the Blues’ ultimately successful battle against relegation. Fri May 24th 08:33 6 Beattie Presenting Trophy at MS Fundraiser Blues legend Kevin Beattie will be presenting a trophy to the winning side of a match raising funds for two multiple sclerosis charities at Colchester United's Weston Homes Community Stadium on Saturday (KO noon). Thu May 23rd 16:29 1 Tabb Hoping to Agree Deal With Town Loan midfielder Jay Tabb says he hopes to come to an agreement with Town regarding a permanent contract. Thu May 23rd 14:28 15 Smith Extends Contract Town Player of the Year Tommy Smith has extended his Blues’ contract until June 2016. Thu May 23rd 13:06 49 Town's New Kit Leaked Town’s new kit designs have been leaked ahead of their official launch at the weekend. Wed May 22nd 14:26 63 Drury Not Ruling Out Crawley Return Released midfielder Andy Drury says he’s not ruling out a return to former loan club Crawley Town. Wed May 22nd 09:01 23 Villa Linked With New Move for Cresswell Aston Villa will renew their interest in Town left-back Aaron Cresswell this summer, according to tabloid reports. Tue May 21st 23:27 57 Groundsman Hoping for Away Start Blues groundsman Ben Connell is hoping that Town start the new season with two away games as work continues on the Portman Road pitch. Tue May 21st 17:09 17 Trust Raises Holiday Camp Age Limit The ITFC Charitable Trust has increased the age limit at its Holiday Camps from 12 to 13 years. Tue May 21st 12:23 0

Next Up v Best Odds: Last Match 4th May 2013 12:45 Burnley 2 - 0 Ipswich Town Report Your Report Paper View Ratings Predictions TWTD Questionnaire 2012/13 Now that the dust has settled on the 2012/13 season, it's time for TWTD's annual questionnaire, your chance to look back in judgement on the Blues’ ultimately successful battle against relegation. Free Ipswich Town news mailing list: Ipswich Town Blogs Is This Mick McCarthy's Fond Farewell?    by Pessimistic Thu 23rd May 2013 "At my time of life, opportunities to manage at the highest level are few and far between. “Is This The Biggest Game In The Club's History?”- Notes for the Championship Play-Off Final    by HarryfromBath Thu 23rd May 2013 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the Watford and Crystal Palace camps ahead of Monday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer    by prickettboy3 Wed 8th May 2013 I don’t remember how old I was or even who I first heard this old proverb from, but it stuck with me and is something I have reminded myself of a fair few times over the years. A Plea For Patience    by Edmunds5 Fri 3rd May 2013 One of the biggest things I have noticed in recent times and in particular throughout this season is the feeling of inevitability that a manager will lose his job following a run of poor results or just one or two heavy beatings. “Time for a Beer. The Season’s Over and We’re Safe” - Notes for the Burnley Game    by HarryfromBath Thu 2nd May 2013 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's game by delving into their forums. What Have We Learnt?    by Pabbingtons Mon 29th Apr 2013 I had originally planned to pen this blog last week before the Birmingham game. The Birth of the German Masterplan    by Bluetaff Mon 29th Apr 2013 Proper preparation and planning prevents p*** poor performance, the seven Ps – a buzz phrase thrown about with abandon and used as a punchline in meeting rooms all over the English speaking world. [ More blogs ]

Earlier Ipswich Town News Davidson Undecided on Future Norwich Release Camp Evans's Sponsorship Continues Portman Road Hosts Dementia Initiative Bosses Set for Further Meetings Dozzell Running Coaching Courses Town in Hunt for Winger Town Again Linked With Camp Town Face Shelbourne in Pre-Season Former Youth Player Dies Judge to Rejoin Blackburn New Kits Unveiled Later This Month Work Starts on Pitch Scotland Signs New Barnsley Deal Evans's Salary Cap Proposal Scrapped Ramadan on Target in Ireland Win Skuse: Town a Sleeping Giant St Mirren Friendly Cancelled Colchester Friendly Announced St Johnstone Midfielder Linked Taylor Back in Court Town Confirm Skuse Deal Ramadan's Ireland Lose Mills: Management Change Came Just in Time Trust Holding Whitsun Holiday Camps Travelling Blue Army Watch U17s in Belgium Three Peaks Challenge to Raise Funds for Trust Wilson at Drum and Monkey U17s Seventh in Belgium Pablo the FA Cup Hero U17s Unbeaten in Belgium Town Face Opposition for Judge Hamilton Hopes Final Isn't a Distraction for Wigan Dozzell: U17s Will Learn From Belgium Trip Bowyer Was Offered Coaching Role FA Cup Final Life's a Pitch McCarthy Again Linked With Wolves Moves Things On the Up for Most-Improved Hyam [ News archive ]	News on this day in 2011 Carson's Northern Ireland Thrashed By Delaney's Republic Dozzell Holding Kids' Coaching Courses Worthington: Carson's So Confident Dyer Exits West Ham Win Balcony Tickets for UEFA Cup Celebrations Trust Trip Places Still Available Nugent and Chopra Linked Again [ On This Day ] Ipswich Town Polls [ Vote here ]
		Ipswich Town News from External Sites Mick McCarthy can build team around defensive duo Ipswich Town target Jay Tabb released by Reading Town To Take On Barnet Capital One Cup Draw Date Set Shirts On Their Way! Ipswich Town legend compares Blues' defender to Allan Hunter Tommy Smith: Ipswich agree contract extension for defender Ipswich defender Tommy Smith signs new contract Ipswich secure Smith contract [ Football Latest.co.uk ]
	Prediction League Table # Member Pld Pts 1 Titters 46 99 2 blue_floyd 46 82 3 cornbeefutd 45 79 4 BassbyBabes 44 73 5 dicko81 45 70 6 LuciBlue 46 68 7 BLUEGOLD 46 67 8 choprawontcome 44 67 9 stuart1985 46 67 10 Lakenheath_Blue 44 65 [ Prediction League ] Championship Table Pos Team Pld GD Pts 11 Burnley 46 2 61 12 Birmingham 46 -6 61 13 Leeds 46 -9 61 14 Ipswich 46 -13 60 15 Blackpool 46 -1 59 16 Middlesbrough 46 -9 59 17 Blackburn 46 -7 58 [ Full table ] Recent Forum Posts Capital One Cup Draw Date Set by NewsTWTDReading Confirm Tabb's Release by NewsTWTDTown to Face Barnet by NewsTWTDIan Harte. Good solid pro by MicknosehowtodoitIt's worth watching for the end, trust me by reesoid [ Forum ]

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