Town’s long-serving stadium and facilities manager Trevor Kirton retires today after 32 years working at Portman Road in various roles. Kirton, who has also been the Blues’ kit manager and coach driver, is a guest on Saturday’s Life’s a Pitch on Radio Suffolk (midday-2pm).

Trevor told the club site: “After 30 great years at the club, it will be strange not coming into the club to work every morning.

“So, yes, it will be strange on that front, going from working full on all the time to only having to worry about whether my broad beans need watering that morning or not! The job is 24/7 and it’s now time to hand over to a younger person, I can admit that.

“But I’ve had 30 fantastic years at Ipswich Town and the club will always remain very close to my heart.”

Chief executive Simon Clegg says Trevor will be missed: “Few people in this history of this great club have made such a contribution to matters off the pitch as Trevor Kirton.

“He leaves a large hole in the organisation which I’m sure his successor will fill over time and he is a man who will always be welcomed back with open arms in what will, I hope, be a very long and happy retirement. He certainly deserves it!”

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WonkyZombie added 11:47 - Aug 8 'Kirton Calls it Curtains' would have made for a better headline! :-P
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JewellintheTown added 11:48 - Aug 8 Cheers Trev for the service. Nice to see a decent bit of loyalty in an age when people jump ship to the highest bidder. Hope you enjoy your retirement.
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WonkyZombie added 11:48 - Aug 8 'Kirton Calls it Curtains' would have made for a better headline! :-P
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Singhy14 added 12:00 - Aug 8 He has so many stories to tell of the glory days etc. Done a lot for the club, Happy retirement Uncle Trevor... Topman!
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NewYorker added 12:40 - Aug 8 Yesterdays news... Keep up
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JUSTLIKEBRAZIL added 13:00 - Aug 8 Great loyalty, all the very best in your retirement.
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WeirdFishes added 13:10 - Aug 8 IPSWICH ARE BETTER THEN EVERYBODY
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rosseden added 13:35 - Aug 8 'Kirton Calls it Curtains' i prefer Final Kirton Call......
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PhilTWTD added 14:59 - Aug 8 New Yorker Was actually announced towards the end of the season but his last day is today.
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shiminywho added 16:57 - Aug 8 If only others at our club displayed similar loyalty. I was fortunate enough to be shown around St James Park, Newcastle (NOT the SportsDirect Arena!) recently by someone who had worked there for for a similar number of years, including acting as Sir Bobby's chauffeur. Spoke so, so highly of the great man and pops in to see Lady Elsie once a week for a cuppa and a chat! Such unsung heroes are the backbone of our football clubs and deserve greater recognition. Enjoy your retirement, Trevor, and many thanks for your huge contribution over the last 32 years.

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TrueBlueFerret added 17:42 - Aug 8 Wheels come off the Bus as Trevor faces Kirton call..........Enjoy your retirement & kit yourself out for future.......Cheers M8!!!!!!
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Talbs77 added 20:10 - Aug 8 Damn someone else thought of my Kirton gag!!
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harlingblue added 20:12 - Aug 8 From the famous Nicholians FC to coach of ITFC...oops sorry coach driver for ITFC...however, to come from 'Kit Kirton' to Stadium Manager is real promotion. Happy retirement old school/ex Nicholian friend.
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kerryblue added 23:30 - Aug 8 All the best Trev,you have served us alot better than some of the trash that call themselves our first team squad,have a great retirement
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TractorRoyNo1 added 08:11 - Aug 9 all the best
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brass63 added 20:30 - Aug 9 Was always amused to see the coach driver in the dugout in the glory days. Good luck TK!!!
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