x

Hungary Tour Confirmed - Ipswich Town News

Town have confirmed that they will be taking a trip to Hungary for the pre-season tour. TWTD first broke the news that the club was planning games in central Europe a week ago.

The Blues will arrive in Budapest on Thursday, July 21st with a game against Újpesti TE, also known as Újpest, the following day. Újpest play in nothern Budapest

On Sunday, July 24th the Blues travel to Miskolc, 120 miles to the north-east of Budapest, to play Diósgyõri VTK.

Both teams play in the top Hungarian league, Újpest finishing fourth last season and Diósgyõri ninth.

Diósgyõri merged with Balaton during the season and were subsequently suspended and then readmitted to their league pending an appeal.

Last season Town took Újpest youngster Zoltán Stieber on trial. The 16-year-old midfielder player is due back for a second spell in the new season.

Representatives from Újpest also spent time observing Town training sessions last season.

Town boss Joe Royle could well use the trip to run the rule over one or two Hungarian players. Hungary joined the EU last year and as a result their players, whose wages are generally much lower then those in western Europe, no longer require work permits to play in the UK.

What to read next:

Adetiba on Target as Bentley Makes UAE U17s Debut
Town youngster Jayden Adetiba scored and Blues teammate Josh Bentley made his debut in goal as the UAE’s U17s drew 2-2 with Saudi Arabia in a friendly in Dubai yesterday.
Greaves: Jaden's on Fire!
Town defender Jacob Greaves has admitted having teammate Jaden Philogene in form and firing is a nice luxury to have.
Wright's First Game in Charge of Town Women Postponed
Ipswich Town Women’s scheduled first match under interim manager David Wright against WSL2 leaders Charlton Athletic at the JobServe Stadium, Colchester this afternoon has been postponed due to a frozen surface.
Town Ball Number Six in FA Cup Draw
Town are ball number six in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup which takes place on Monday.
Ipswich Town 2-1 Blackpool - Highlights
Highlights of this afternoon’s 2-1 FA Cup third-round victory over Blackpool at Portman Road.
Charlton Targeting Clarke
TWTD understands Charlton Athletic are the club in discussions to sign Blues right-back Harry Clarke on loan.
Town Among Clubs Eyeing Wilson
TWTD understands the Blues are among the clubs eyeing West Ham United striker Callum Wilson.
Greaves: Enjoyable Win and On to the Next Round
Town defender Jacob Greaves felt the Blues were more than deserving of their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup after their 2-1 victory over League One side Blackpool at Portman Road.
Evatt: Ipswich Will Go On to Be Promoted
Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt tipped the Blues to win promotion back to the Premier League this season following his side’s 2-1 FA Cup third round defeat at Portman Road.
McKenna: Clarke in Loan Talks
Town boss Kieran McKenna has revealed that right-back Harry Clarke is in talks with a club regarding a loan move.