Town to Match Fans' Ukraine Donations - Ipswich Town News
Town are to match the £3,455.62 donated to The British Red Cross DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal by fans at the home game against Lincoln City last week.
The Blues and Imps showed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people by Town wearing all blue and the visitors their all-yellow third kit, while there was a minute’s applause before kick-off, a Ukraine flag continues to fly on top of the Cobbold Stand, along with blue and yellow corner flags.
The British Red Cross staged a collection inside and outside the ground with all proceeds going to those suffering in the war with £3,455.62 raised CEO Mark Ashton says the club will match that sum.
"It was great to see the players, staff and supporters of our club and Lincoln come together to show their support for the people of Ukraine,” he told the club site.
"The fans have dug deep to raise money for those who are suffering from the crisis, so it is only right that the club do our bit as well.
"The thoughts of everyone at Ipswich Town remain with the people of Ukraine and everyone impacted by this terrible ongoing conflict."
Emma-Jane Slater, senior regional fundraising officer with the British Red Cross, added: "Millions of people are at risk of the deadly consequences of conflict and we must get critical support to those that need it the most.
"We are extremely grateful to the club and the generous supporters who kindly donated to the appeal on the night.”
What to read next:
On-Loan Slicker Saves Two PenaltiesTown keeper Cieran Slicker saved two penalties to help his loan side Barnet to a 2-1 victory away against Crewe Alexandra in League Two this afternoon.
U18s Hammered at PalaceTown’s U18s fell to an 8-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the Eagles’ Copers Cope training ground this morning.
Sheehan: An Exciting OccasionIpswich Town Women play their first game at their new home, Colchester United’s Jobserve Community Stadium, on Sunday afternoon when Nottingham Forest visit in WSL2 (KO 2pm).
Peake: We'll Learn QuicklyWhen Ipswich Town Women make their eagerly anticipated first WSL2 appearance at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester on Sunday, defender Paige Peake will be making her second home debut for the club having rejoined after three years away playing for Southampton.
Selles: We Fell ApartSheffield United boss Ruben Selles admitted his side fell apart after Town’s second goal during last night’s 5-0 hammering at Portman Road.
McKenna: A Good Night But Still a Lot to Work OnBoss Kieran McKenna hailed Town’s 5-0 hammering of Sheffield United as a good night for the players and supporters and believes it was an important victory, but says there’s a lot still to work on.
Philogene: A Special Performance For MeTown winger Jaden Philogene hailed a special performance as he struck his first senior hat-trick in the Blues’ 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town 5-0 Sheffield United - Match ReportJaden Philogene hit a hat-trick as Town ended their long wait for a home league win by thrashing Sheffield United 5-0 at Portman Road. Philogene opened the scoring in the 20th minute, then added an even better second on 51, before George Hirst made the most of dreadful defending to net the third in the 61st minute. Philogene completed his treble with his best of the night seven minutes later, before Jack Clarke completed a great night for Town, whose last home league win was against Chelsea on December 30th, on 78.