x

Town Sack Security Agency - Ipswich Town News

Town have sacked stewarding agency Phoenix Events East after a convicted paedophile was spotted working at last night’s game against Fleetwood at Portman Road.

Fans recognised Adam Wyles, who in 2015 was given a community order and a five-year sexual harm prevention order restricting his contact with children having been convicted of possession of indecent images of children, working in the Sir Bobby Robson Stand at last night’s game and made the club aware via social media.

The Blues acted to address the situation this morning before releasing a statement: "The club has discovered that an individual working for an external stewarding agency last night at Portman Road has previous convictions that should have prevented them from any employment, both directly or through an agency, with the club.

"This is absolutely unacceptable, and as a result, the club has terminated its agreement with the external agency with immediate effect.

"A review of all other agencies’ recruitment policies is now underway to ensure this does not happen again. The safety of all visitors at Portman Road is the club’s number one priority.”

What to read next:

McKenna Wants Repeat of Important Promotion Season Win
Boss Kieran McKenna hopes Town can emulate his promotion-winning team from two years ago by recording an important away victory at QPR on Saturday afternoon.
[Podcast] Life's a Pitch TV - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Life's a Pitch TV team is now available.
McKenna: Good Training Week After West Brom Win Gave Positive Direction
Town manager Kieran McKenna says the squad has had a good training week following the 1-0 home victory over West Brom, which he says was a good way to end what had been a difficult week in which the Blues had lost 3-0 to Charlton Athletic at Portman Road.
McKenna: That's Why We've Built a Squad With Good Depth
Town boss Kieran McKenna believes he has plenty of options for the number 10 role having lost Sammie Szmodics due to a knee injury for a number of weeks and with Chuba Akpom also suffering a knock against West Brom last weekend but expected to be OK for Saturday’s trip to QPR.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
McKenna: Szmodics Back After International Break, Akpom Should Be Available For QPR
Town boss Kieran McKenna expects Sammie Szmodics to return from his knee surgery during the games after the next international break, while is hopeful Chuba Akpom will be available for Saturday’s match at QPR.
McKenna: Celtic Links Not Something I've Given Any Thought
Town boss Kieran McKenna says he’s not given any thought to this week’s links with the management vacancy at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.
Szmodics Gutted to Pick Up Minor Knee Injury and Hits Out at 'Hate Messages'
Blues forward Sammie Szmodics has described the knee injury on which he has had surgery as “minor” and has hit out at “keyboard warriors” who have targeted him and his family with “hate messages” over the last few weeks following his latest withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland squad.
Szmodics Undergoes Surgery
Town forward Sammie Szmodics is set for a spell on the sidelines having undergone surgery.
Walton: Premier League Ambitions Not Over
Christian Walton made seven appearances in the Premier League last season, and the Town goalkeeper is hoping they will not be his last.