| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage 17:47 - Mar 24 with 12108 views | JakeITFC |
https://www.nytimes.com/athlet
On Tuesday morning, Ipswich declined to comment on the record, although a club source said Farage was not formally invited to attend Portman Road.
They say it was a private tour — booked through Portman Road Events — and they had no knowledge at the time of booking that it was for the leader of Reform.
The same source stressed that there was no official club involvement, nor was he there to meet a senior official during his visit, which they said lasted around 30 minutes. That version of events was reported by other sections of the UK media.
But evidence provided by a Reform source contradicts this version. The Athletic has seen a message sent by an associate of a senior club figure to a Reform official asking for a meeting with Farage during his visit to the town. |  | | |  |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:47 - Mar 24 with 1842 views | Libero |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:45 - Mar 24 by TresBonne |
Yeah, just you wait until someone tries to start a 'Nigel Farage, he's one of our own'... |
Would be nice if someone could get that “racial harmony” chant going from the 70’s/80’s that I’ve seen referenced in the past. I’ve never actually heard it sung, or if I have, it’s flown right past me. |  | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:49 - Mar 24 with 1813 views | backwaywhen |
AI false news . |  | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:49 - Mar 24 with 1814 views | bartyg |
Absolutely incensed at this. Makes sense why the statement took so long and was so mealy mouthed.
Club need to be pushed for answers on this |  |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:51 - Mar 24 with 1786 views | Libero |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:49 - Mar 24 by backwaywhen |
AI false news . |
Notorious ‘fake news’ outlet, The Athletic.
Good grief. | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:51 - Mar 24 with 1791 views | DJR |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:21 - Mar 24 by WeirdFishes |
I would hope that our local press would push the club on this, especially as the optics appear to be the club are lying about what has happened. |
This is the EDP take.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/2
When the backlash started, club sources were quick to claim he was not personally invited to the stadium and that Portman Road Events, which manages private tours, had taken a booking on behalf of Reform.
They said the club was not aware of the extent of what was involved until seeing Mr Farage's video.
But Reform sources appear to have directly contradicted these claims, insisting their leader had received an invite from club representatives.
Ipswich sources then backtracked, saying the club had been involved in the visit, which Reform had privately paid for.
They said Mr Farage and his media team had been accredited by the club ahead of the tour.
However, they pointed out that the Reform leader had not been given any team shirts and that these were purchased by the party. [Post edited 24 Mar 18:52]
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:54 - Mar 24 with 1736 views | Zx1988 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:51 - Mar 24 by DJR |
This is the EDP take.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/2
When the backlash started, club sources were quick to claim he was not personally invited to the stadium and that Portman Road Events, which manages private tours, had taken a booking on behalf of Reform.
They said the club was not aware of the extent of what was involved until seeing Mr Farage's video.
But Reform sources appear to have directly contradicted these claims, insisting their leader had received an invite from club representatives.
Ipswich sources then backtracked, saying the club had been involved in the visit, which Reform had privately paid for.
They said Mr Farage and his media team had been accredited by the club ahead of the tour.
However, they pointed out that the Reform leader had not been given any team shirts and that these were purchased by the party. [Post edited 24 Mar 18:52]
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Funny the sort of journalism that can be done when an outlet doesn't live in fear of their access being revoked. | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:55 - Mar 24 with 1721 views | SWLondonBlue93 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:51 - Mar 24 by DJR |
This is the EDP take.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/2
When the backlash started, club sources were quick to claim he was not personally invited to the stadium and that Portman Road Events, which manages private tours, had taken a booking on behalf of Reform.
They said the club was not aware of the extent of what was involved until seeing Mr Farage's video.
But Reform sources appear to have directly contradicted these claims, insisting their leader had received an invite from club representatives.
Ipswich sources then backtracked, saying the club had been involved in the visit, which Reform had privately paid for.
They said Mr Farage and his media team had been accredited by the club ahead of the tour.
However, they pointed out that the Reform leader had not been given any team shirts and that these were purchased by the party. [Post edited 24 Mar 18:52]
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Beep, beep... vehicle reversing. | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:56 - Mar 24 with 1702 views | SWLondonBlue93 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:54 - Mar 24 by Zx1988 |
Funny the sort of journalism that can be done when an outlet doesn't live in fear of their access being revoked. |
This is pure speculation of course, but I wonder if the person who would revoke said access and the person who instigated the meeting are the same... | | | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:58 - Mar 24 with 1662 views | JammyDodgerrr |
Almost certainly true if Athletic are reporting it. Every time something else comes out about this, it gets worse. |  |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:59 - Mar 24 with 1634 views | ZedRodgers |
My money is on Terry Butcher being the senior club figure/representative. |  |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:00 - Mar 24 with 1624 views | JX19 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:54 - Mar 24 by Zx1988 |
Funny the sort of journalism that can be done when an outlet doesn't live in fear of their access being revoked. |
Hate to say it but this is what happens when sites like TWTD and Ipswich Star just act like the clubs mouthpiece, get dragged into it. It was clear when the story was being pushed this morning of no official involvement that was a load of rubbish, local media been very naive | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:03 - Mar 24 with 1583 views | Zx1988 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:00 - Mar 24 by JX19 |
Hate to say it but this is what happens when sites like TWTD and Ipswich Star just act like the clubs mouthpiece, get dragged into it. It was clear when the story was being pushed this morning of no official involvement that was a load of rubbish, local media been very naive |
I appreciate that it's an almost impossible balancing act for Phil, but surely there comes a time when a line is crossed, and you have to take the attitude 'publish and be damned'. | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:07 - Mar 24 with 1534 views | Matt_Netherlands |
Could this be the end for Ashton? This whole debacle has single handedly divided the fanbase and given the club its first high profile bad press since the takeover happened.
His saving grace might be if the US Investors are trump fans….. |  | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:09 - Mar 24 with 1513 views | JX19 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:07 - Mar 24 by Matt_Netherlands |
Could this be the end for Ashton? This whole debacle has single handedly divided the fanbase and given the club its first high profile bad press since the takeover happened.
His saving grace might be if the US Investors are trump fans….. |
He could’ve recovered from it early doors, but that statement and the now clear lies are really stacking up badly. | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:09 - Mar 24 with 1510 views | Zx1988 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:07 - Mar 24 by Matt_Netherlands |
Could this be the end for Ashton? This whole debacle has single handedly divided the fanbase and given the club its first high profile bad press since the takeover happened.
His saving grace might be if the US Investors are trump fans….. |
I think you're right with your last sentence.
Either they've been on board all along, or there's going to be a very uncomfortable conversation to be had regarding this morning's 'no official involvement' BS. | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:14 - Mar 24 with 1450 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 18:14 - Mar 24 by SitfcB |
Have you seen the security to get in PR these days? I doubt he’d get that in!! |
It would be fine in a clear plastic bag tho. As long as there’s a packet of popcorn and a copy of the EADT in there too. |  |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:15 - Mar 24 with 1429 views | GlasgowBlue |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:09 - Mar 24 by Zx1988 |
I think you're right with your last sentence.
Either they've been on board all along, or there's going to be a very uncomfortable conversation to be had regarding this morning's 'no official involvement' BS. |
They may well be Trump fans. The may well not be. That we don't know is because they keep their political views to themselves. As it should be.
I doubt they are very happy with any adverse publicity the club is receiving. |  |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:17 - Mar 24 with 1399 views | lowhouseblue |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:07 - Mar 24 by Matt_Netherlands |
Could this be the end for Ashton? This whole debacle has single handedly divided the fanbase and given the club its first high profile bad press since the takeover happened.
His saving grace might be if the US Investors are trump fans….. |
is there any evidence of the 'fanbase being divided'? what proportion of the 'fanbase' (a) know and (b) agree with you? does this go any further than a storm amongst 40 odd posters on twtd? |  |
| And so as the loose-bowelled pigeon of time swoops low over the unsuspecting tourist of destiny, and the flatulent skunk of fate wanders into the air-conditioning system of eternity, I notice it's the end of the show |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:18 - Mar 24 with 1374 views | MrPotatoHead |
Not sure what’s worse, the fact he was there or that the club think it’s acceptable to try to lie their way out of it.
Shame on them for letting that shit stain in and tarnishing the fine reputation of this club. They’re custodians and have a great responsibility, the club was here a long time before any of them and will be here long after they’ve pissed off.
Disgraceful. |  | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:21 - Mar 24 with 1312 views | MrPotatoHead |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:17 - Mar 24 by lowhouseblue |
is there any evidence of the 'fanbase being divided'? what proportion of the 'fanbase' (a) know and (b) agree with you? does this go any further than a storm amongst 40 odd posters on twtd? |
It’s an article in the NY Times, I think it’s fair to say it’s gone beyond 40 posters on TWTD don’t you? | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:22 - Mar 24 with 1309 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:07 - Mar 24 by Matt_Netherlands |
Could this be the end for Ashton? This whole debacle has single handedly divided the fanbase and given the club its first high profile bad press since the takeover happened.
His saving grace might be if the US Investors are trump fans….. |
Yeah. Bloke that’s overseen not only the biggest successes we’ve had for decades, but the biggest transformation in the club off the field since the Cobbolds.
Yeah, that’s him done. | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:23 - Mar 24 with 1279 views | JakeITFC |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:22 - Mar 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Yeah. Bloke that’s overseen not only the biggest successes we’ve had for decades, but the biggest transformation in the club off the field since the Cobbolds.
Yeah, that’s him done. |
I think this a bigger deal than you may think (more so in the untruths around it than the initial thing). | | | |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:24 - Mar 24 with 1246 views | Zx1988 |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:22 - Mar 24 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Yeah. Bloke that’s overseen not only the biggest successes we’ve had for decades, but the biggest transformation in the club off the field since the Cobbolds.
Yeah, that’s him done. |
I think a decent outcome here would be for the ownership to realise the folly of Ashton being both CEO and Chairman, and for them to appoint a chairman to whom Ashton is answerable. | |
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:26 - Mar 24 with 1221 views | GlasgowBlue |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:23 - Mar 24 by JakeITFC |
I think this a bigger deal than you may think (more so in the untruths around it than the initial thing). |
I don't think he goes, but we could see an old wise head appointed as Chairman. Mike O'Leary would have seen the fallout from this three steps ahead.
He's been working for the last to years with very little oversight. [Post edited 24 Mar 19:27]
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| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:26 - Mar 24 with 1215 views | Libero |
| The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 19:23 - Mar 24 by JakeITFC |
I think this a bigger deal than you may think (more so in the untruths around it than the initial thing). |
You’ve hit the nail on the head there, it’s the active lies being told and the insult to supporters intelligence that’s the real danger.
FWIW I don’t think Ashton should be sacked, but I’d like to know the actual ins and outs of how exactly this came to be. | | | |
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