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Playford Road Training Ground History? 13:06 - Nov 17 with 1847 views

Several stories that came out following death of Kevin Beattie included references to the training pitch at Portman Rd. Just wondering when ITFC first acquired training facilities at Playford Road and Bent Lane? I know the facilities were upgraded in 2010, but had they owned Bent Lane before that for very long? I seem to remember there being an outcry from local football about Ipswich buying up lots of pitches at the time.

No particular reason just curious, when I had to take eldest up there last season remember being surprised how expansive the sight was. Quite a difference from the grassed Portman Rd practice pitch I remember as a child.

Playford Road Training Ground History? on 13:34 - Nov 17 with 1779 views

factual_blue

https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/sport/town-open-doors-to-new-training-centre-1-122

So two former sports clubs. Presumably they got the Fisons one when the company encountered some financial difficulties.

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Playford Road Training Ground History? on 14:17 - Nov 17 with 1691 views

davblue

I spent a lot of my childhood at bent lane watching my dad play cricket for Fisons.

Playford Road Training Ground History? on 17:07 - Nov 17 with 1574 views

NWSixto

I've been told it was part of the Fisons sponsorship deal.

No citations, but was told by someone who worked there at the time.

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