http://www.twtd.co.uk All the latest news from Ipswich Town en-gb Thu, 17 May 2012 20:35:25 +0100 Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20773 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20773 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:13:00 +0100 With the Champions League final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich taking place on Saturday evening, BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch takes a look back at Town’s days in Europe (Saturday, midday to 2pm). Joining regulars Mark Murphy, Kevin Beattie and TWTD’s Phil Ham will be David Houseley, co-author of On a European Journey: With Ipswich Town in Europe 1962-2002, former Dribble! editor, Supporters Trust committee member and local councillor Alasdair Ross and also Sky Sports main man Jeff Stelling. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20772 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20772 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:18:00 +0100 The MK Dons have confirmed Mick Harford’s appointment as assistant manager to Karl Robinson, as reported by TWTD last Wednesday. At the end of April, Blues boss Paul Jewell said he was hoping to add Harford to his scouting staff full-time, the 53-year-old having worked part-time for Town during the latter part of the season. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20771 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20771 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:41:00 +0100 Exiting midfielder Grant Leadbitter’s agent has confirmed that his player is in talks with Middlesbrough about joining them on a Bosman free transfer this summer. Boro have long been seen as favourites to sign the 26-year-old, who confirmed his Town departure at the end of last month. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20770 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20770 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:27:00 +0100 Joel Ward’s Portsmouth exit is now unlikely to take place until next week, according to reports on the south coast. The Blues, Leeds, Burnley and Crystal Palace have all held talks with the 22-year-old midfielder or defender, who is also now believed to be interesting two other Championship sides. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20769 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20769 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:54:00 +0100 Town midfielder Ryan Stevenson insists he has no regrets about moving south, even if he could have been looking forward to participating in the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday. Former club Hearts, surprise semi-final winners over Celtic, take on Hibs in an all-Edinburgh showdown at Hampden Park. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20768 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20768 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:43:00 +0100 Town could benefit from two of their players moving on this summer with midfielder Liam Trotter and striker Jordan Rhodes both linked with close season switches. Trotter has been mentioned in connection with a £1.5 million move from Millwall to Southampton, while prolific frontman Rhodes is interesting a number of clubs. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20695 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20695 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:20:00 +0100 Now that the 2011/12 season has finally come to an end, it's time for TWTD's annual questionnaire, your chance to look back in judgement on the campaign. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20767 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20767 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:00 +0100 Central defender Tommy Smith has signed a new two-year deal with the Blues. The New Zealand international’s current contract was due to end on June 30th. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20766 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20766 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:25:00 +0100 TWTD understands that Town striker Michael Chopra will spend three weeks of his pre-season preparations at a health farm in California. Blues boss Paul Jewell recently revealed that his squad have been given individual fitness plans for the summer and that some of them would be going on what he referred to as ‘holidays’. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20765 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20765 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:49:00 +0100 Town are looking for locally-based charities to become one of their nominated charities for the 2012/13 season. Each year, the Blues select two local charities to support in addition to their partner charity, the ITFC Charitable Trust. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20764 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20764 Tue, 15 May 2012 13:45:00 +0100 Town striker Ronan Murray is on standby for the Republic of Ireland U21 squad playing a friendly with Denmark in Dublin on Monday 28th May and a Euro 2013 qualifier against Italy in Sligo on Monday 4th June. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20763 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20763 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:03:00 +0100 Blues chief executive Simon Clegg has been named the official Olympic attaché for the Pacific island of Guam, who are sending six athletes to this summer’s Games in London. Clegg, who prior to joining the Blues in 2009 had spent 20 years and 12 summer and winter Games with the BOA as deputy general secretary and then chief executive, says he’s looking forward to enjoying this Olympics without the responsibilities that were his at previous Games. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20762 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20762 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:21:00 +0100 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch expects Town target Joel Ward to leave Fratton Park in the next few days. Contrary to reports last week, Birch says Leeds isn’t necessarily his destination with the Blues and Burnley also having held talks, and Crystal Palace linked. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20761 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20761 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:26:00 +0100 Town defender Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for internationals later this month and in June. The 22-year-old has previously won nine full caps for the nation where he lived between the ages of eight and 16. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20760 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20760 Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:00 +0100 Plans to move the ITFC Charitable Trust to Whitton Sports Centre fell down last year, Blues chief executive Simon Clegg has confirmed to TWTD. The Trust was hoping to utilise the Ipswich Borough Council-owned facilities as the club’s charity looked to expand its operation. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20759 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20759 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:40:00 +0100 Derby County boss Nigel Clough has confirmed that his club are in talks with Northampton regarding left winger Michael Jacobs, who is also understood to be interesting the Blues, Peterborough, Watford, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20758 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20758 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:51:00 +0100 If you don't care about foreign Ipswich fans, I want you to stop reading this right now. Thanks, now I can continue my blog. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20757 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20757 Sun, 13 May 2012 22:11:00 +0100 TWTD understands that Town and Cardiff City have both spoken to ex-Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis since his release by the London Road club. The Bluebirds have so far shown the more serious interest in the former England U21 international, who began his career at Norwich City. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20756 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20756 Sun, 13 May 2012 10:30:00 +0100 Town and Leicester City are reported to be ready to offer Cardiff City £350,000 for central defender Anthony Gerrard. Elsewhere in today’s tabloids, the Blues are again mentioned in connection with Peterborough midfielder George Boyd. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20755 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20755 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:07:00 +0100 Former Blues youngster Caolan Lavery is joining newly-promoted Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. The 19-year-old Northern Ireland U21 international had been without a club since turning down a short-term contract with Town at the end of his extended Academy scholarship in October. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20754 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20754 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:09:00 +0100 Dundee United have released a statement insisting that they’ve had no bids for any of their players but conceding that if they received “substantial offers” they would have to be considered. Earlier today, the Blues were linked with central defender Gavin Gunning, while Swansea were claimed to be targeting winger Gary Mackay-Steven and striker Johnny Russell was also said to be receiving interest. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20753 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20753 Fri, 11 May 2012 16:47:00 +0100 Derby County are reported to be the frontrunners for Northampton winger Michael Jacobs's signature. As TWTD reported on Monday, the 20-year-old is interesting the Blues, as well as the Rams, Peterborough, Watford, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20752 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20752 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:49:00 +0100 Legendary Town chairmen John and Patrick Cobbold are remembered in Saturday’s Life’s a Pitch on Radio Suffolk (midday to 2pm). Joining regulars Mark Murphy, Kevin Beattie, Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham will be ex-Blues chairman John Kerr, Pat Godbold, secretary to every Town boss from Scott Duncan to George Burley, and other guests. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20751 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20751 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:16:00 +0100 Town have continued to monitor 19-year-old Newport County left-back or centre-half Andrew Hughes, according to reports in Wales. Coventry City, Wolves, Charlton Athletic and the former Wales Schoolboys international’s previous club Cardiff are also said to have been keeping an eye on the 6ft 2in tall defender. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20750 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=20750 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:16:00 +0100 Town are yet to make a bid for Coventry central defender Richard Keogh, according to reports in the West Midlands. Yesterday, Town were claimed to have lodged an offer for the former Blues Academy schoolboy and one-time Portman Road ballboy.