On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 |
Duo in League One Team of the Season Sun 23rd Apr 2023 21:36
Town duo Leif Davis and Conor Chaplin have been named in the League One Team of the Season at this evening’s EFL Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, while on-loan midfielder Idris EL Mizouni is included in the League Two XI. |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Sun 23rd Apr 2023 18:36
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
Peterborough United 0-3 Ipswich Town - Gallery Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:01
Photos from yesterday's 3-0 win over Peterborough at London Road. |
Chaplin: Fans Made It Feel Like a Home Game Sun 23rd Apr 2023 09:43
Conor Chaplin has hailed the Ipswich Town travelling faithful after almost 4,000 fans roared them onto a 3-0 win at Peterborough United — and left them just two wins away from promotion. |
Peterborough United 0-3 Ipswich Town - Highlights Sun 23rd Apr 2023 09:22
Highlights of yesterday's 3-0 win against Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium. |
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On Saturday, 23rd April 2022 |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Sat 23rd Apr 2022 18:35
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
McKenna: It’s Already Pretty Fixed in My Mind What Needs to Be Improved in the Summer Sat 23rd Apr 2022 18:07
Manager Kieran McKenna felt he could add to much more to what he’d said after previous games following the Blues’ 1-1 draw with bottom club Crewe. |
Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 23rd Apr 2022 17:03
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Crewe Alexandra 1-1 Ipswich Town - Match Report Sat 23rd Apr 2022 17:02
Tom Lowery’s goal four minutes from time saw already-relegated Crewe Alexandra to a 1-1 draw with the Blues at Gresty Road. Conor Chaplin’s goal just before the break had given Town a 1-0 half-time lead but the Blues were unable to find a second and Lowery’s fine late strike gave the Railwaymen a share of the points from an end-of-season dead rubber. |
Crewe Alexandra 0-1 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Sat 23rd Apr 2022 15:58
Conor Chaplin’s goal just before the break has given Town a 1-0 half-time lead over Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road. |
Four Changes and Youngsters on Bench at Crewe Sat 23rd Apr 2022 14:18
Town boss Kieran McKenna has made four changes to his team for this afternoon’s game at Crewe with Kane Vincent-Young, Joe Pigott, James Norwood and Dominic Thompson coming into the team, while a number of youngsters are included among the subs. |
Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open Sat 23rd Apr 2022 14:00
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town - Predictions Sat 23rd Apr 2022 12:24
Have you predicted the Crewe score yet? Win prizes in our Prediction League sponsored this year by the Away Days Beer Company. |
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On Friday, 23rd April 2021 |
U18s at Birmingham Fri 23rd Apr 2021 17:39
Town’s U18s are in action away against Birmingham City at their Trillion Trophy Training centre on Saturday afternoon, aiming to close the gap on leaders Charlton. |
Vincent-Young: I Just Need to Keep Getting in Those Positions Fri 23rd Apr 2021 14:06
Kane Vincent-Young has been reliving the moment in Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Northampton that he admits should have seen him score his first goal since returning to action following a long lay-off through injury. |
Blues Host Wimbledon Aiming to Avenge Defeat and End Goal Drought Fri 23rd Apr 2021 13:28
Town host AFC Wimbledon on Saturday looking to avenge their recent 3-0 defeat at Plough Lane and aiming to finally end their 529-minute goal drought but with their season already effectively over. |
[Podcast] We Follow The Town - New Podcast Now Online Fri 23rd Apr 2021 12:35
A new podcast from We Follow The Town is now available. |
Cook: Nydam Shows Desire and Hunger Other People Don't Fri 23rd Apr 2021 12:07
Blues boss Paul Cook says midfielder Tristan Nydam has the sort of desire and hunger that too many other people at the club don't have. |
Cook: That Tells Me You Don’t Care About the Result Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:39
Town manager Paul Cook says the mood in the Portman Road dressing room after the 1-0 home victory over Plymouth was no different to the one following the 2-0 loss at Fleetwood, which he says indicates that players “don’t care about the result”. |
Cook: You're Not Going to Go 100 Per Cent For a Manager Who's Not Committing to You Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:25
Blues manager Paul Cook says that the uncertainty regarding the future is inevitably having an impact upon players at the present time. |
Vincent-Young: A Lot of False Starts and Setbacks, So I'm Delighted to Be Back Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:14
Fit-again Town full-back Kane Vincent-Young has reflected on his 17-month spell on the sidelines and return to action last month as he can finally look to the future with confidence. |
Vincent-Young: I Never Felt Sorry For Myself Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:12
Kane Vincent-Young has stressed the importance of adopting a positive outlook during his fight to regain full fitness from an injury he never believed would keep him out of action for so long. |
Cook Can't Wait to Go Through Plans With New CEO Ashton Fri 23rd Apr 2021 11:09
Blues boss Paul Cook says he’ll be looking to recruit a small squad he can trust ahead of the 2021/22 campaign and is looking forward to incoming CEO Mark Ashton joining the club from Bristol City on June 1st. |
Cook: Would I Have Done Things Differently? Not Particularly Fri 23rd Apr 2021 10:56
Town boss Paul Cook says there’s not much he would have done differently in his first few weeks at Portman Road, despite the Blues having won just twice in his opening 12 matches and now out of the play-off running barring a miracle. |
Cook: I'll Be Working With New Personnel and New Staff Going Forward Fri 23rd Apr 2021 10:34
Manager Paul Cook gave no hint of his assistant manager plans at this morning’s press conference, his Chesterfield, Portsmouth and Wigan sidekick Leam Richardson having been named the Latics’ permanent boss earlier in the week, while other members of his DW Stadium backroom team are also in new jobs. |
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On Thursday, 23rd April 2020 |
Nine-Man Town Through to Round Two of Football Manager Cup Thu 23rd Apr 2020 20:52
Nine-man Town progressed through to round two of the EFL Football Manager Cup following an after-extra-time 3-2 victory away at Port Vale. |
Keeper-Coach Walker Aiming to Raise £10,000 for Charities Battling Coronavirus Thu 23rd Apr 2020 16:42
Town keeper-coach Jimmy Walker has made his Football DNA online coaching school available for free as he looks to raise £10,000 for charities fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. |
My Best Town XI: Bobby Petta Thu 23rd Apr 2020 14:23
In the 18th part of the series, Kieron Dyer catches up with Bobby Petta, who selects the best XI from his time playing for the Blues before Dyer evaluates his former team-mate’s side. |
Town Looking at Ways to Cater For Older and Vulnerable Fans Thu 23rd Apr 2020 12:43
Town owner Marcus Evans says the Blues are looking at ways they might help older and more vulnerable fans once football in front of crowds returns to Portman Road. |
Boss Fairs Confident as Blues Face Port Vale in Football Manager Cup Thu 23rd Apr 2020 11:46
TWTD regular Joe Fairs is the man charged with seeing Town to a rare cup victory this evening when the Blues face Port Vale away in the opening match of the EFL Football Manager Cup. |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Thu 23rd Apr 2020 11:35
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
My Best Town XI: Titus Bramble Thu 23rd Apr 2020 09:44
In the 17th part of the series, Kieron Dyer catches up with Titus Bramble, who selects the best XI from his time playing for the Blues before Dyer evaluates his former team-mate’s side. |
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On Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 |
Rowe: I Think Ipswich Might Want Me Back in the Summer Tue 23rd Apr 2019 20:20
On-loan winger Danny Rowe says he expects Town will want him back at Portman Road ahead of their 2019/20 League One campaign but says he loves playing at Lincoln, who he has helped to win the League Two title having rejoined the Imps in January, and would be open to a return to Sincil Bank. |
400 New Season Ticket Holders on First Day Tue 23rd Apr 2019 18:11
Town have revealed 400 new season ticket holders have signed up for next year’s League One campaign on their first day of sale with the total overall at 7,818 including renewals and those on the automated Direct Debit scheme. |
All-Ticket at Bramall Lane Tue 23rd Apr 2019 12:27
Town’s game at Sheffield United on Saturday evening has been designated an all-ticket fixture (Sky Sports, KO 5.15pm). |
Ipswich Town 0-1 Swansea City - Highlights Tue 23rd Apr 2019 12:17
Watch highlights of Town's match against Swansea via the club's official YouTube account. |
Osman to Host Escape to Victory Screenings to Raise Funds for Beattie Statue Tue 23rd Apr 2019 12:12
Russell Osman will be hosting screenings of Escape to Victory on June 12th and 13th at Greshams to raise funds for The Beat Goes On, the campaign for a statue of Blues legend Kevin Beattie, who was Michael Caine’s body double in the 1981 John Huston-directed film. |
Beattie Statue Fundraiser at Gainsborough Labour Club Tue 23rd Apr 2019 11:31
Gainsborough Labour Club is holding a Kevin Beattie Memorial Fundraiser hosted by Mark Murphy on Friday 10th May with all cash raised going to The Beat Goes On, the campaign for a statue of the Blues legend. |
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On Monday, 23rd April 2018 |
U23s End Season With Comeback Victory Over Bolton Mon 23rd Apr 2018 21:11
Town's U23s finished their league campaign with a fine comeback to defeat Bolton Wanderers 3-2 at Portman Road on Monday evening. Goals from Conor McKendry (pictured) and Shane McLoughlin (pen) followed by a stoppage time winner from Jack Lankester secured the win for a young Blues side. |
Ipswich Town Ladies 2-1 Luton Town Ladies - Highlights Mon 23rd Apr 2018 21:01
Punch FilmsUK have supplied us with highlights of Ipswich Town Ladies’ 2-1 victory over Luton Town at the Goldstar Ground, Felixstowe on Sunday. Cassie Craddock and Natasha Thomas were the goalscorers for the Blues. |
U23s Host Bolton in Final Game Mon 23rd Apr 2018 16:18
Town’s U23s face Bolton Wanderers at Portman Road in their final Professional Development League Two South match of the campaign this evening (KO 7pm). Aaron Drinan, Chris Smith and Chris Goteni are among those set to feature. |
Town Keeping Tabs on Scotland Striker Mon 23rd Apr 2018 12:18
TWTD understands Town have been keeping tabs on Scotland international striker Jason Cummings, who has spent the second half of the season on loan with Rangers from Nottingham Forest. |
Adidas Expected to Continue as Kit Supplier Mon 23rd Apr 2018 10:36
Managing director Ian Milne says he expects adidas to continue as the Blues’ kit supplier beyond the end of the season when the current contract finishes. |
Milne: Sheeran Portman Road Gig Would Be Fantastic Mon 23rd Apr 2018 10:23
MD Ian Milne says it would be “fantastic” for Portman Road to host a concert by Ed Sheeran at some point in the future. |
Milne: Considered Search for New Boss to Run Past End of Season Mon 23rd Apr 2018 09:55
Blues MD Ian Milne has reiterated that Town are unlikely to appoint their new manager before the end of the season with owner Marcus Evans carrying out a “considered search” for the successor to Mick McCarthy. Fans are likely to learn more on Evans’s thoughts regarding the hunt for a new boss in the next few days with the owner’s first on-camera interview expected to be released this week. |
Hyam: No Malice From Ward Mon 23rd Apr 2018 06:00
Midfielder Luke Hyam felt there was no malice from Grant Ward in the incident which led to his 42nd minute red card during Saturday’s 4-0 home defeat to Aston Villa. |
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On Sunday, 23rd April 2017 |
Rotherham United 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Highlights Sun 23rd Apr 2017 15:43
Watch highlights of Town's 1-0 defeat at Rotherham via the club's official YouTube account. |
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On Saturday, 23rd April 2016 |
Digby Wants to Stay With Town Sat 23rd Apr 2016 19:21
Full league debutant Paul Digby says he’s told manager Mick McCarthy that he wants to remain with the Blues beyond his current loan from Barnsley, which runs until the end of the season. |
Kennedy at Colchester Sat 23rd Apr 2016 19:03
Town’s U21s coach Mark Kennedy was spotted at the Weston Homes Community Stadium as Colchester United's relegation to League Two was confirmed by a 3-0 defeat to Burton Albion this afternoon. |
McCarthy: Workmanlike Display and Great Point Sat 23rd Apr 2016 18:16
Town boss Mick McCarthy was delighted with what he felt was a “workmanlike display” and a “great point” as the Blues drew 0-0 away against automatic promotion contenders Middlesbrough, who remain second on goal difference from Burnley with Brighton behind them, also only on goals. |
Middlesbrough 0-0 Town - Match Report Sat 23rd Apr 2016 17:12
Town dealt Middlesbrough’s automatic promotion hopes a blow after leaving the Riverside Stadium having claimed a 0-0 draw. Former Blues striker Jordan Rhodes came closest to scoring when he hit the post in the second half. |
Middlesbrough 0-0 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 23rd Apr 2016 16:56
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Middlesbrough 0-0 Town - Half-Time Sat 23rd Apr 2016 15:59
Town’s game at Middlesbrough remains 0-0 at the break with the home side having had most of the first-half chances. |
Digby Handed First League Start Sat 23rd Apr 2016 14:15
Town boss Mick McCarthy has handed on-loan Barnsley defender Paul Digby his first league start for the Blues at Middlesbrough. |
Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open Sat 23rd Apr 2016 14:00
If you're not at the match, come and join us in the chatroom and discuss it with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Ex-Blue Oar Not Ruling Out Return to England Sat 23rd Apr 2016 09:57
Former Blues midfielder Tommy Oar says he could return to English football one day but has no regrets about his decision to leave Town after only five months in January. |
Mission Impossible for Smith and Co? Sat 23rd Apr 2016 06:00
Tommy Smith and his Town colleagues will be attempting the near-impossible in trying to stop Middlesbrough strike pair David Nugent and Jordan Rhodes finding the net against them today. |
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On Thursday, 23rd April 2015 |
Former Academy Defender Meekings Free to Play in Cup Final Thu 23rd Apr 2015 20:16
Former Town academy defender Josh Meekings is free to play in the Scottish Cup final after the notice of complaint served against the Inverness Caledonian Thistle centre-half was dismissed at an SFA judicial panel tribunal this afternoon. |
Win a Ghost Ship Mini Cask Twin-Pack From Adnams! Thu 23rd Apr 2015 15:00
Adnams are currently offering free delivery on Adnams mini casks and to celebrate we’re offering a Ghost Ship mini cask twin-pack to a lucky winner. |
U21s Draw With Swans Thu 23rd Apr 2015 13:29
Town’s U21s drew 0-0 away against Swansea City at their Landore training ground at lunchtime. |
Murphy Only Town Player in Top 10 Thu 23rd Apr 2015 13:20
Striker Daryl Murphy was the only member of the Town squad to make the top 10 in this season’s Sky Bet Championship Player of the Year voting, the Blues 24-goal top scorer finishing second behind Middlesbrough’s on-loan Chelsea frontman Patrick Bamford. |
Listen Again: Naked Football Show Thu 23rd Apr 2015 08:03
This week's Naked Football Show sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Tim Edwards to discuss all matters Town and is now available for download. |
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On Wednesday, 23rd April 2014 |
East Midlands Meet-Up for Burnley Game Wed 23rd Apr 2014 21:40
East Midlands-based TWTD posters are meeting up in Nottingham to watch Saturday’s live Sky game at Burnley (KO 12.15pm). |
U15s Lose to Spurs in Academy Showcase Wed 23rd Apr 2014 21:00
Town’s U15s were beaten 4-2 by Tottenham in the annual Academy Showcase at Portman Road. Ben Morris and Andre Dozzell, from the spot, were on target for the young Blues. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 23rd Apr 2014 12:30
This evening's Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Terry Holden and a yet to be confirmed second guest to discuss Town’s faltering play-off push. |
McCarthy: Burnley's Promotion Thoroughly Deserved Wed 23rd Apr 2014 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy believes Saturday’s opponents Burnley have thoroughly deserved their promotion to the Premier League. |
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On Tuesday, 23rd April 2013 |
Crowe Called Up By Wales Tue 23rd Apr 2013 14:04
Academy keeper Michael Crowe has been called up to the Welsh U19 squad, which is coached by former Blue Geraint Williams. |
McCarthy Praise for Consistent Evans Tue 23rd Apr 2013 06:00
Blues boss Mick McCarthy has praised owner Marcus Evans for his consistency during Town’s climb away from relegation danger since the former Ireland manager took over at Portman Road in November. |
McCarthy Up for Challenge of Unfair Fight Tue 23rd Apr 2013 06:00
Manager Mick McCarthy says he’s looking forward to the challenge of competing against relegated former Premier League sides with the “huge advantage” of increased parachute payments next season. |
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On Monday, 23rd April 2012 |
Reserves to Return to Competitive Football Next Season Mon 23rd Apr 2012 23:30
TWTD understands that Town’s decision to opt for Category Two academy status means that the reserves will return to competitive action next season. This year the second string have played only occasional ad hoc friendlies having withdrawn from the Football Combination last summer. |
Cropper Released Mon 23rd Apr 2012 22:44
Town have told third-choice goalkeeper Cody Cropper that he won’t be offered a new contract at the end of the season. The US U20 international's current one-year deal is up at the end of June. |
Cresswell Junior Blues Player of Year Mon 23rd Apr 2012 15:05
Left-back Aaron Cresswell has added the Junior Blues Player of the Year award to the Supporters Club gong he picked up on Saturday evening. Junior Blues membership can now be renewed for the 2012/13 season. |
Schrøder Moves Back to Norway on Loan Mon 23rd Apr 2012 13:05
Academy central defender Nicolay Schrøder has joined hometown club Frigg Oslo on loan in order to get games under his belt after an injury-hit season with the Blues. The second-year scholar, who was with Frigg prior to joining Town, has had his time at Playford Road extended until January having missed much of the 2011/12 campaign due to tendinitis. |
Appleton Expects Ward and Pearce to Leave Pompey Mon 23rd Apr 2012 10:38
Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton says he expects Town targets Joel Ward (pictured) and Jason Pearce to leave the now relegated crisis club during the summer. The Blues have been chasing the duo since January with Ward holding talks with manager Paul Jewell in March, while Pearce, Pompey’s Player of the Year, has recently also been linked with Leeds. |
Trotter: Not a Hard Decision to Leave Mon 23rd Apr 2012 10:14
Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter says it wasn’t a difficult decision to leave the Blues in the summer of 2010, despite having come through the ranks at his hometown club. The 23-year-old, who scored one and created one in the Lions’ 3-0 victory at Portman Road on Saturday, turned down a one-year deal at Town to sign a two-year contract at Millwall, where he had previously been on loan. |
Bullard Nearly Opted for Davids-Style Glasses Mon 23rd Apr 2012 06:00
Town midfielder Jimmy Bullard has revealed that he has almost donned Edgar Davids-style glasses due to long-standing sinus and eyesight problems. Bullard returned to training last week having been off ill with a sinus infection. |
Jewell: Sad End to Cresswell's Terrific Season Mon 23rd Apr 2012 06:00
Manager Paul Jewell says it’s a shame that Player of the Year Aaron Cresswell’s “terrific” first season with the Blues has come to an early end due to the hamstring injury he suffered during Saturday’s home defeat to Millwall. The Blues boss says full-back is amongst the areas he needs to strengthen over the summer. |
Jackett Delighted With Trotter Mon 23rd Apr 2012 06:00
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett was delighted with former Blue Liam Trotter’s display against his old club on Saturday. The 23-year-old, starting for the first time since a thigh injury, scored his seventh goal of the season having created the vital opener for Andy Keogh — a one-time Blues trialist - in the third minute of his side's 3-0 victory at Portman Road. |
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On Saturday, 23rd April 2011 |
Carlos Facing Car Loss Sat 23rd Apr 2011 20:29
Midfielder-turned-full-back Carlos Edwards is facing a possible driving ban having admitted one of a number of driving offences. The 32-year-old has pleaded guilty to driving without third party insurance and is facing five further charges. |
Jewell: We Can Learn from Derby Defeat Sat 23rd Apr 2011 10:58
Town manager Paul Jewell says lessons can be learnt from Thursday’s 5-1 home defeat to Norwich City. The Blues boss is looking for his side to bounce back when they travel to Swansea on Monday. |
Sheepshanks Targeting Ferguson Sat 23rd Apr 2011 10:41
Former Blues chairman David Sheepshanks wants to take Town’s award-winning groundsman Alan Ferguson to St George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre at Burton, according to a report this morning. Sheepshanks, who is due to step down from some of his roles at Town, the Football League and the FA in the summer, is the chair of the project. |
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On Friday, 23rd April 2010 |
Tough Test for Town Against Worthy Champions Newcastle Fri 23rd Apr 2010 13:23
Town boss Roy Keane hailed Newcastle United as worthy champions ahead of the Blues’ visit to St James’ Park on Saturday. The Magpies will be looking to go through the entire season without losing a game at home. |
Season Ticket Total 12,800 Fri 23rd Apr 2010 13:13
Town sold 12,800 season tickets before the early bird deadline which passed earlier in the month. That figure is 800 up on the same time a year ago with the total eventually reaching 15,950 for the current season. |
U15s Face Manchester United, U18s Leicester Fri 23rd Apr 2010 11:12
Town’s U15 side is in action at Portman Road this evening in their annual friendly against Manchester United’s youngsters (KO 7.30pm), while the U18s are quickly back into the fray after yesterday’s 4-0 victory against Portsmouth when they take on Leicester City at Playford Road over Saturday lunchtime (KO noon). |
Sponsor Town's Man of Steel Fri 23rd Apr 2010 11:03
Town Supporters Trust chairman Carl Day is aiming to raise £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation by running this Sunday’s London Marathon dressed in a suit of 15th Century armour. You may have seen Carl giving the outfit a pre-race run out around the Portman Road pitch at half-time during the Blues’ recent victory over Reading. |
Keane Hoping First Year Has Made Him a Better Boss Fri 23rd Apr 2010 09:19
Roy Keane says he hopes he’s a better manager after completing his first year in charge of the Blues. The Irishman took over at Town a year ago today, signing a two-year contract. |
Healy's Season Over Fri 23rd Apr 2010 08:55
Loan striker David Healy says his season has almost certainly been ended by the medial knee ligament injury he picked up in training last week. The Northern Irishman has also revealed that he has been playing with a rib injury for most of his time with the Blues. |
Keane Dismisses Celtic Links Fri 23rd Apr 2010 08:40
Roy Keane has dismissed reports linking him with the vacant manager’s job at his former club Celtic. The Blues boss says he is settled in the area, having recently bought a house in Woodbridge. |
Keane: I'd Be Lynched If I Sold Connor to Sunderland Fri 23rd Apr 2010 02:57
Boss Roy Keane says he would be lynched by Town supporters if he was to let boy wonder striker Connor Wickham move to Sunderland this summer. Reports emanating from the North-East over the last couple of weeks have claimed that the Black Cats want Wickham to move to Wearside as part of an exchange deal which would see Daryl Murphy, David Healy and/or Jack Colback joining the Blues on a permanent basis. |
Murphy in Squad for Irish Camp Fri 23rd Apr 2010 02:14
Keeper Brian Murphy has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for a training camp in Dublin from May 16th to 21st. Irish coach Giovanni Trapattoni will use the camp to assess his players ahead of Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualification campaign and could also call the likes of Owen Garvan into his party. |
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On Thursday, 23rd April 2009 |
Keane's Challenge: Promotion Next Season Thu 23rd Apr 2009 19:31
New Town manager Roy Keane targeted a quick return to the Premier League at his first Portman Road media briefing this afternoon. The former Sunderland boss says his task for next season is simple – to win promotion. |
Supporters Club on Keane and Clegg Thu 23rd Apr 2009 14:09
The official Town Supporters Club have welcomed the appointments of new manager Roy Keane and new chief executive Simon Clegg, moves which they say are the most significant since the club became a professional outfit in 1936. |
Loughlin to Assist Keane Thu 23rd Apr 2009 11:47
Former Sunderland first team coach Tony Loughlan is understood to be the man in line to come in as Roy Keane's assistant at Portman Road. Loughlan is currently on gardening leave from the Black Cats after leaving his duties in the wake of Keane's resignation in December. |
Naked Podcast Online Thu 23rd Apr 2009 11:25
With Jim Magilton sacked and Roy Keane yet to be announced, Graham, Phil, Jane Summerfield and Johnny Leiston ruminate on who might be boss and on the former manager's time with the Blues. |
Henderson a Summer Keane Target? Thu 23rd Apr 2009 08:52
New Town boss Roy Keane could make Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson one of his summer signings, according to one of this morning's national newspapers. Keane is understood to rate the 18-year-old England U19 international very highly from his time on Wearside. |
Town Confirm Keane Appointment Thu 23rd Apr 2009 08:14
Town have confirmed that Roy Keane is the new Blues boss. The former Manchester United man has signed a two-year deal with the club. |
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On Wednesday, 23rd April 2008 |
Lambe Called into Training Camp Squad Wed 23rd Apr 2008 21:01
Academy midfielder Reggie Lambe will meet up with the full Bermuda squad for a training camp in London next week. Lambe, 17, became the Blues' youngest ever full international earlier in the season and has now won three senior caps. |
Brentford in Pre-Season Wed 23rd Apr 2008 16:18
Brentford have announced that they will play Town in a pre-season friendly at Griffin Park on Friday 11th July (KO 7.30pm). The Blues last played the Bees in a League Cup tie in 2004, winning 2-1 at Portman Road with Tommy Miller and Ian Westlake scoring the goals. |
Kuqi to Return to Training Wed 23rd Apr 2008 12:38
Striker Shefki Kuqi is expected to return to training on Thursday and could be in with a chance of facing Preston at Deepdale on Saturday. The Finnish international limped off in the first half of the 2-1 derby victory over Norwich City with a hamstring problem. |
Naked Football Show This Evening Wed 23rd Apr 2008 10:14
Remember to tune in to Ipswich Community Radio's The Naked Football Show this evening from 6pm until 6.30pm. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham will be joined in the studio by home and away stalwart Ray Slegg and Daniel Potter, Town fan and ICR presenter. |
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On Monday, 23rd April 2007 |
Buy Beattie's Book Mon 23rd Apr 2007 23:51
You've now missed your chance to win Kevin Beattie's new book via TWTD's competition, however you can still buy a copy of The Greatest Footballer England Never Had from Cult Publishing. |
Derby After Jeffers? Mon 23rd Apr 2007 23:24
Derby County would be interested in signing Town loanee Franny Jeffers should they win promotion to the Premiership, according to a tabloid report. |
Reserves Hammer Cobblers Mon 23rd Apr 2007 23:00
Town's reserves ended their league campaign with a 5-0 victory over Northampton at Portman Road. Danny Haynes scored twice, while Billy Clarke, Matt Richards and George O'Callaghan were also on the scoresheet. |
Academy Ticket Limit Mon 23rd Apr 2007 14:31
Town have warned supporters that just 5,000 tickets will be available for Friday's U14/15 game with Manchester United at Portman Road (KO 7.30pm). Only the Britannia Stand will be open for the visit of the Premiership leaders' academy side. |
Reserves Take on Cobblers Mon 23rd Apr 2007 13:55
Town's reserves complete their Pontin's Holidays Football Combination League East Division season this evening when the take on Northampton Town at Portman Road (KO 7pm). Defender Chris Casement is back in the side after completing a month's loan at Millwall. |
Fab: I'm Staying Mon 23rd Apr 2007 09:44
Veteran defender Fabian Wilnis has confirmed that he will sign his new one-year deal with the Blues. Wilnis, 37 in August, has been with Town since signing from De Graafschap for £200,000 in January 1999. |
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On Sunday, 23rd April 2006 |
Friendlies for Reserves Sun 23rd Apr 2006 22:34
Town's second string could restricted to playing only friendlies next season with a planned East Anglian reserve league unlikely to be set up before 2007/08. The Blues and other Football League sides have been excluded from the Premier League reserve divisions from next season. |
Casement Wins Youth Gong Sun 23rd Apr 2006 22:31
Northern Irish central defender Chris Casement was announced as this season's winner of the Dale Roberts Trophy for the Academy Player of the Year at the presentation night on Saturday. As reported by TWTD on Friday, Fabian Wilnis picked up the senior award. |
Four Each for Strikers Sun 23rd Apr 2006 22:27
New academy strike pair Jordan Rhodes and Viktor Unnar Illugason netted four goals each in their respective games on Saturday. |
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On Saturday, 23rd April 2005 |
Joe Annoyed at Defending Sat 23rd Apr 2005 22:09
Town boss Joe Royle was more annoyed at conceding from Leeds' one serious attempt on goal than he was with the Blues' failure to net a number of chances. The 1-1 draw meant that Town could not take advantage of Wigan's 0-0 draw at home to QPR. |
Leeds 1-1 Town Sat 23rd Apr 2005 18:22
The Blues will rue missing a number of chances after drawing 1-1 at Leeds. Shefki Kuqi put Town ahead on 11 but Leeds hit back through Matthew Spring within a minute, however the Finn and Darren Currie both had golden opportunities to take all three points back to Portman Road. |
Murphy Black Cats Trial Sat 23rd Apr 2005 10:04
Town target Daryl Murphy spent this week on trial with Championship table-toppers Sunderland. The Blues are keen to sign the Waterford United striker in the summer, the Irish U21 international having impressed in two trials at Portman Road. |
Klug on Cup Win Sat 23rd Apr 2005 09:42
Academy director Bryan Klug heaped praise on his U18 side after they defeated Southampton 1-0 in the home leg of the FA Youth Cup final to take the trophy to Portman Road for the first time in 30 years. Klug was particularly impressed with his defenders and goalkeeper. |
Garvan in Hospital Sat 23rd Apr 2005 09:33
Academy midfielder Owen Garvan missed last night's FA Youth Cup victory having been admitted to hospital with suspected meningitis earlier in the day. The Irishman had been suffering with flu symptoms but after his temperature rose was taken to Ipswich Hospital for tests. |
Upson: Dream Come True Sat 23rd Apr 2005 01:37
Goal hero Edward Upson described scoring the winner in the FA Youth Cup final second leg as a dream come true. Upson netted in the 118th minute of the match, two minutes before the game would have ended with a penalty shoot-out. |
Town Win Youth Cup! Sat 23rd Apr 2005 00:50
Schoolboy Edward Upson scored a dramatic 118th minute goal to bring the FA Youth Cup to Town for the first time in 30 years. The 15-year-old lashed a loose ball past Southampton keeper Andrew Neil from just outside the area with the goalless second leg appearing destined for penalties. |
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On Friday, 23rd April 2004 |
July Date for Magpies Fri 23rd Apr 2004 15:13
This summer's Dale Roberts testimonial match against Newcastle has been provisionally set for Wednesday, July 28th. Town coach and player Dale lost his fight against cancer just over a year ago. |
Players Awards Evening Fri 23rd Apr 2004 10:34
The annual Ipswich Town Supporters' Club Players Awards Evening will be held on Sunday, 2nd May in the Legends Bar in the Greene King Stand (7pm - 11.30pm). |
Johnno on Return Fri 23rd Apr 2004 10:21
Former Town striker David Johnson says he's looking forward to a return to Portman Road on Saturday and is targeting grabbing three vital points for his relegation threatened Forest side. |
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On Wednesday, 23rd April 2003 |
Reserves 2-1 Charlton Wed 23rd Apr 2003 22:07
Dean Bowditch sent fans home reliving a stunning goal for the second week running as Town's reserves beat Charlton 2-1 at Portman Road. After a goalless first half Alun Armstrong scored from the spot before Bowditch added a second with Charlton coming back late on through sub Barry Fuller. |
Another Scan for Finidi Wed 23rd Apr 2003 17:01
Finidi George is set for another scan on the hip injury which has kept him out of action for some months. The former Nigerian international's problem is a tendon which has come away from the hip. |
Naylor and Bent Doubts Wed 23rd Apr 2003 16:55
Town have doubts about Richard Naylor and Darren Bent ahead of Saturday's home game with Wimbledon. |
Stockwell Retires Wed 23rd Apr 2003 13:13
Former Blues' midfielder Micky Stockwell has announced his retirement from league football. Stockwell, 38, joined Colchester United from Town in the summer of 2000 after spending 18 years at Portman Road. |
Sheepy on Admin Sanctions Wed 23rd Apr 2003 10:28
Town chairman David Sheepshanks has said he is against across the board sanctions for clubs in administration. The Football League board meets tomorrow at Leicester City to discuss points deductions for sides who end up in administration. |
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On Tuesday, 23rd April 2002 |
Boro Tickets Available Tue 23rd Apr 2002 19:38
Town still have a number of tickets for Wednesday's game with Middlesbrough (KO 7.45pm). However, the Manchester United game on Saturday (KO 5.35pm)has sold out. |
Reserves 2-0 Saints Tue 23rd Apr 2002 19:27
OldGit@Reserves reports on the Town second string's continuing battle at the top of the reserves league. |
Reserves Go Top Tue 23rd Apr 2002 16:17
Town's reserves registered yet another win this afternoon, beating Southampton's second string 2-0 to go top of the FA Premier Reserve League (South). First half goals from Robert Dickinson and Darren Bent gave the Blues the points. |
Sheepy on Norwich Tue 23rd Apr 2002 12:43
Town chairman David Sheepshanks says that he wishes Norwich City all the best in their play-off games and claims their highest finish for seven years is good for East Anglian football as a whole. |
Pullen Returns Tue 23rd Apr 2002 12:42
Young keeper James Pullen has returned to Portman Road after his season long loan spell at Blackpool. |
Reserves Team Tue 23rd Apr 2002 11:41
Town have announced the reserves side for this afternoon's clash with Southampton (Training Centre, KO 2pm). Wayne Brown gets his first action since his hamstring injury while Richard Naylor comes in alongside Darren Bent. |
Squad for Boro Tue 23rd Apr 2002 10:17
Darren Bent and Darren Ambrose are both included in Town's squad for Wednesday's hugely important game with Middlesbrough at Portman Road. Mark Venus (knee) and and Tommy Miller (foot) face fitness tests. |
Town Not Too Nice - Mogga Tue 23rd Apr 2002 10:14
Town coach Tony Mowbray has refuted claims that Town are 'too nice'. The Blues are once again near the top of the Fair Play League but Mogga says this is not a problem. He also feels the Blues can still save their Premiership status. Town are five points behind Sunderland, but with a better goal difference. |
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On Monday, 23rd April 2001 |
Williams on Wright Injury Mon 23rd Apr 2001 19:46
Town Physio Dave Williams has said that Richard Wright has every chance of being fit for Monday's match at Charlton. The Town keeper failed to make it through the warm-up before Saturday's game with Coventry. He found diving painful and Keith Branagan stood in for him and did well. |
Academy News Mon 23rd Apr 2001 16:40
The U17s thrashed Millwall's youngsters 7-0 at the weekend. Town were five-up at the break and added two more in the second period. Goals came from Darren Bent, a hat-trick, Matt Bloomfield, Steve Burton, Guy Bonwick and Robert Dickinson. |
Rangers Story Rubbish Mon 23rd Apr 2001 10:51
Town manager George Burley has moved quickly to deny weekend newspaper reports which say he is in the frame to be the next manager of Rangers. The Town boss is likely to have to fend off reports like this on a regular basis after taking Town into Europe, and possibly the Champions' League. |
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