Legend Butcher and New Tractorboy on Life’s a Pitch Live From the FanZone - Ipswich Town News
The first Life’s a Pitch of the new season comes live from Town’s new FanZone on the FieldTurf behind the East of England Co-op Stand prior to Saturday's opening Championship game of the season against Barnsley (Radio Suffolk 12-2pm). Host Mark Murphy will be joined by legend-in-residence Kevin Beattie, TWTD's Phil Ham and, for the first time, New Tractorboy, with Terry Butcher amongst the special guests.
Mark, New Tractorboy and Phil
The free to enter FanZone will be a regular feature of weekend games at Portman Road featuring bars, live music, food, a kids' area and a chance to take your place in this season’s squad photo.
It will be open to season ticket holders, those with match tickets and club members from three hours before kick-off. More details here.
Can Town get their season off to a winning start against Barnsley? Give us your thoughts on that question or anything else via email, 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 via a widget on this page by clicking here
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