The Ipswich Town Independent Supporters Trust has called on Norfolk police to show "common sense" and allow Blues supporters use of a pub in Norwich ahead of Saturday’s Championship play-off semi-final second leg at Carrow Road.

Earlier this week, Norfolk police said in a statement that no pubs had agreed to accept travelling fans: “Norfolk Constabulary has been working closely with licensees in Norwich to identify a suitable venue for away supporters; however they have all self-declared themselves as home only.”

However, in a statement the Trust says they are aware of pubs in Norwich who were keen to open for Town supporters: “Members of the Supporters Trust have been contacted by a number of Ipswich fans who have raised their concerns that the Norfolk police have systematically ensure that all drinking facilities are either declared ‘home pubs only’ or not permitted to serve Ipswich fans prior to 11.30am.

“The Trust believes that it is a better and safer strategy to have away fans in designated locations, as proved by the Suffolk police last Saturday, with two away fans’ pubs, rather than having Ipswich fans walking around trying to find a pre-match drink, leading up to what has be quoted as the most important Ipswich v Norwich derby match to date.

“This is further compounded when the Trust is told that there are some locations that want to welcome Ipswich fans, with one such facility having Ipswich fans booking accommodation the night before, to be told this week they can not serve Ipswich supporters.

“Therefore, the Trust calls on the Norfolk Police to use common sense and allow one or two facilities available for Ipswich supporters prior to the game.“

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MaySixth added 15:11 - May 14 Norwich living in the 1970's by not even offering Town a juicer. Backwards place, backwards people. Town fans should therefore drink where they want and see what occurs.
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TR11BLU added 15:16 - May 14 'Norfolk Police to use common sense' Contradiction in terms I reckon.....
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I_LOVE_GOLLOB added 15:45 - May 14 Norfolk constabulary to make a statement shortly.. Likely to be 'No Comment and screw you Town fans.
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BackTheBlues added 15:54 - May 14 Norfolk police statement says that it's nothing to do with them and they are trying their hardest... Bull....
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TownieRob added 15:59 - May 14 Where did you see that BackTheBlues?
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murraybrunning added 16:05 - May 14 I have emailed this to Tim Passmore who is a friend of mine (Police and Crime Commisioner for Suffolk) to see if there is any chance he can liaise with his Norfolk Counterpart and get something sorted. Even if there are no pubs willing to take us, perhaps they would open a night venue that would easlily house the Town crowd. I'm sure there will be some pubs wanting the £££ even if they are from Suffolk!!!!

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TrueBlueFerret added 16:05 - May 14 NORF#CKINGOOD!!
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warwickblue added 17:29 - May 14 I'm gonna make do with fish and chips and a nice cup of tea at that chip shop near the church before the game and then drink all night when we get home to celebrate a famous 2-0 victory! You read it here first....
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kingcarloss added 17:32 - May 14 Our police and pubs bend over fookin backwards everytime the fcuktards come here. Makes ya blood boil.
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Cakeman added 19:05 - May 14 "Call for common sense!" How about calling for common decency! As a law abiding person I am sick to the back teeth of being treated as as a public enemy when attending these local derby matches at Norwich when 99.9 percent of fans from both clubs behave appropriately. Moan over.
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mutters added 19:58 - May 14 Tim Passmore - wow blast from the past. his mum used to be my music teacher at school!!
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Moscow_Blue added 20:12 - May 14 Sorry, what exactly is "common sense". There is no such thing. What is common sense to one person is something completely different to another person who has different values and beliefs. It is a sloppy and much overused term.
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NSL added 23:58 - May 14 Norwich is a brilliant place for beers but they are incredibly backward so this is no surprise. Pathetic little dump
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TownieRob added 09:33 - May 15 Any news on this Norfolk Police Statement?
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