BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch is live on Saturday lunchtime with presenter Mark Murphy joined by the show’s regulars, Blues legend Kevin Beattie, football’s youngest pundit Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham (midday to 2pm). Also in the studio will be Trevor Kirton, who retired after 32 years working at the club this week, while Blues legend Marcus Stewart will be on the phone to talk about Town’s Capital One Cup opponents Bristol Rovers, where he is now development coach.
Trevor will look back at his days at Town from the Robson era to the present day, while we’ll also look at the upturn in pre-season form and the season ahead.
Give us your thoughts on either of those or anything else via email,the programme’s Facebook page, Mark’s Twitter or during the show by phone on 01473 212121 or text to 81333 starting your message with SFK.
The show can be heard on 95.5FM, 95.9FM, 103.9FM and 104.6FM or online here. Last week's programme can be heard here.
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