Day of Supporters Events - Ipswich Town News
Town’s Supporters’ Club are holding a Day of Supporters Events at the Crystal Palace game on Saturday 9th April. The day includes chances to meet players both past and present and opportunities to socialise with other fans.
Prior to the game supporters can meet chief executive Simon Clegg and two players, who will be in the upstairs bar of the Lloyds Tavern in Lloyds Avenue at an event which runs from noon until 2.30pm.
Clegg and the players will be will be there from 12.15pm to 1pm to answer questions.
From the final whistle until 7pm (guests present from approximately 5.30pm) there will be a chance to meet the heroes of yesteryear.
Former central defender and current U18s coach Russell Osman will be joined by other as yet unconfirmed legends in the Legends bar to sign memorabilia, including the 1980/1981 the Greatest Season in Ipswich Town's History book, which will be on sale on the night.
Later, there will be informal socials. There's a trip to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket for an evening of pubs and chat (meeting at Rileys Snooker Club at 6pm) or alternatively stay in Ipswich for a drink or several and a bite to eat (leaving Legends at 7pm).
For further details see www.itfc.co.uk, www.itfcsupporters.co.uk or by contacting Elizabeth Edwards at shefki32@btinternet.com or on 07968 876504.
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