Mariner and Thijssen on Life's a Pitch - Ipswich Town News
Blues legends Paul Mariner and Frans Thijssen are the star guests on BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch on Saturday (12 noon to 2pm), joining host Mark Murphy, legend-in-residence Terry Butcher, Tractorboy and TWTD's Phil Ham live in the FanZone.
The duo were both members of Town's 1981 UEFA Cup-winning side, while Mariner was also in the side that won the FA Cup in 1978.
Can Town beat Bristol Rovers? What are your memories of Paul Mariner? Send the your thoughts on those questions or anything else via email, Mark’s Twitter or during the show by phone on 0800 141 2121 or text to 81333 starting your message with SFK.
The show can be heard on 95.5FM, 95.9FM, 103.9FM and 104.6FM, and also now on DAB, or online via a widget on this page by clicking here.
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