Naked Football Show Live on ICR Tonight This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees hosts Graham Blackburn and David James joined by Tom Taylor to discuss Town's four-game winning run and their chances of making a late shock play-off push. Wed 22nd Feb 2012 14:350
Cresswell Settled in Suffolk Left-back Aaron Cresswell says he’s happy and settled in Suffolk having moved into his first house earlier this week. Boss Paul Jewell revealed that the summer signing from Tranmere was saving for his first property late last year. Wed 22nd Feb 2012 10:5557
Drury: Crawley Move Was Crucial Town midfielder Andy Drury is quick to acknowledge the part that Crawley Town have played in his progress. A loan spell with the Red Devils, in which he scored four goals in 15 league and cup appearances, has proved the springboard to holding down a regular Championship place. Wed 22nd Feb 2012 09:368
Hutchings: Carlos Will Never Lose Attacking Instincts Assistant manager Chris Hutchings says Town's current stand-in skipper Carlos Edwards is never going to lose his attacking instincts despite establishing himself as Town’s first-choice right-back this season. Hutchings says a wing-back role would probably suit the veteran former Sunderland, Luton and Wrexham man, who has played much of his career in midfield. Wed 22nd Feb 2012 08:5811
Manchester United Youngsters Back at Town Manchester United will once again send an U15 side to Portman Road for a friendly against Town’s Academy later in the season. Tue 21st Feb 2012 18:586
Town Target Joins Posh Peterborough United have signed Town target Tyrone Barnett from Crawley for a fee in excess of ÂŁ1 million. The Blues showed interest in the 26-year-old during the transfer window, although manager Paul Jewell denied making a bid. Tue 21st Feb 2012 17:4829
Ainsley Nets as Reserves Beat Palace Defender Jack Ainsley netted the only goal in the final moments as Town’s reserves beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road this afternoon. Tue 21st Feb 2012 16:0018
Reading Linked With Bullard Move Reading are being linked with a loan move for Town midfielder Jimmy Bullard. The Royals reportedly want to land the 33-year-old before their weekend game at Middlesbrough. Mon 20th Feb 2012 23:2080
Trust Petition Handed to Clegg Ipswich Town Ist, the Supporters Trust, handed their 5,000-signature petition calling on the club to opt for Category One Academy status to chief executive Simon Clegg prior to Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Cardiff City. Mon 20th Feb 2012 22:1115
Edwards and Martin in Team of the Week Town duo Carlos Edwards and Lee Martin have been named in this week’s Championship Team of the Week. Mon 20th Feb 2012 18:5638
Palace Reserves Game Now Behind Closed Doors Tuesday afternoon’s reserves friendly against Crystal Palace at Playford Road will now be played behind closed doors. The club initially said fans would be welcome to watch the game against the Eagles. Mon 20th Feb 2012 14:4737
Jewell Laughs Off Play-Off Questions Town boss Paul Jewell wasn’t getting carried away after the Blues recorded their fourth win in a row by beating Cardiff 3-0 on Saturday, despite receiving the inevitable questions about the play-offs at the post-match press conference. The weekend win saw Town into 16th in the division, 11 points behind Birmingham in sixth. Mon 20th Feb 2012 08:4248
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Blogs
Supporters Club on the Academy's Future by Elizabeth_EdwardsWed 22nd Feb 2012 12:04 There has been a lot of debate and discussion recently on the EPPP and Town's Academy. In the recent West Ham programme, Elizabeth Edwards, the chair of the Ipswich Town Supporters Club, focused on these topics. A version of this article is below.
What Would It Take For Ipswich To Make The Play-Offs? Show Your Workings by ThatMuhrenCrossFri 17th Feb 2012 12:31 This week marked a year since Town's famous 6-0 hammering of Doncaster Rovers in the Championship last season, when Connor Wickham notched an impressive hat-trick. The win moved Ipswich on to 41 points from their first 30 games, igniting hopes of a late push for the play-offs.
My Thoughts on Clegg by KingChopraWed 15th Feb 2012 10:51 Whilst I can understand the anger behind the whole Borogate situation, spare a thought for a man like chief executive Simon Clegg, someone who’s main role at the club is to save money for town, keep Town away from ending up like Pompey or Rangers.
Why Simon Clegg Must Go by SouperJimSun 12th Feb 2012 13:37 I've had my doubts about Mr Clegg for some time now, but the 50% refund fiasco he is currently presiding over has finally convinced me. He is a walking PR disaster who is doing immeasurable damage to our club. He must go and he must go NOW.
The Perils of Coventry by SheffieldBlue1Wed 08th Feb 2012 15:55 Whilst travelling back home on the train from the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, I realised something, a thoroughly unnerving thought that had been lurking in the back of my mind for a while. I am scared of Coventry City.
Town Are Finally Digging Deep by PessimisticMon 06th Feb 2012 14:51 And at last, it would appear we have found a tunnel to dig our way out of - even if it is not all that enlightening at this moment in time. We must however be grateful for this small breakthrough in the great scheme of things and certainly the emphatic win against league leaders West Ham United was something that I think none of us saw coming.
