Beckham Back at Playford Road - Ipswich Town News
Former England skipper David Beckham was back at Playford Road this afternoon watching his son Brooklyn play for Arsenal’s U16s as they defeated their Blues counterparts 3-0.
It’s the third time the 39-year-old has visited the Town training ground in the last year, having previously made the trip to watch his sons in action for Gunners youth sides in May and December.
Academy scholar Harry Daly took the chance to take a photo with the ex-Manchester United man.
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