Town have issued a statement regarding a fire at Playford Road over the weekend which led to the destruction of a marquee used for player activation and fitness sessions.

The statement reads: “The club is disappointed to announce fire damage to part of the Playford Road training ground facilities.

“The fire was discovered on the morning of Sunday 6th February 2022. A marquee, used for player activation and fitness sessions, has been destroyed.

“The club takes great pride in its local community and we see ourselves as one of the many organisations leading on that front. We would therefore be extremely disappointed should it be discovered that the damage caused was intentional.

“The club will await a report from the relevant authorities and will make no further comment at this time.”

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Suffolkboy added 21:55 - Feb 6 Hope perhaps ITFC had CCTV in operation so that activity might be registered at Playford Rd ; but do let's hope the root cause of the fire will be quickly established . COYB
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Europablue added 09:29 - Feb 7 That is a really odd comment. Why even say anything publically about it being intentional or not when it is not known yet?
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Wacko added 09:33 - Feb 7 Talk about a marquee singeing
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renoble added 09:56 - Feb 7 Talk about a marquee signing
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 10:22 - Feb 7 Europablue: I think what they really mean is they are pretty sure it was deliberate but they can't actually say so at the moment.
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grumpyoldman added 10:47 - Feb 7 Probably informed where the source of the fire was, so could surmise that it was intentional.
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JewellintheTown added 12:07 - Feb 7 Disappointing & sad if its found to be intentional. However, hopefully something updated & modern with better facilities can replace it and help the club in the long term. Tough in the interim though.
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midlandblue54 added 12:45 - Feb 7 If Marcus evans was still here I would put this down to insurance fraud
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