Coach Offer From Carling - Ipswich Town News

As the petrol crisis kicks in and petrol tanks run dry supporters begin to worry about how they are going to make the Leeds game at the weekend (offers if free petrol to news@twtd.co.uk). However, Carling have stepped in with an offer supporters may not be able to refuse (a first possibly for Carling). The brewers have said that they will offer free coaches to the three Premiership teams travelling the furthest this weekend: Newcastle (Southampton), Derby (Sunderland) and us. Spokesperson for Carling, Rob Salmon said: "The passion and loyalty of supporters is at the heart of football so we're trying to do our bit by laying on coaches to help fans make their trip."

The number to reserve a seat is 0207 898 3354.

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