By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions. We in turn value your personal details in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
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.
5
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 21:27 - Mar 24 with 1705 views
*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*
I’d question how reliable ‘a reform source’ actually is. Perhaps this isn’t an accurate version of events.
0
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 21:53 - Mar 24 with 1499 views
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 agree it's a shambles.
But has it really divided the fan base? How many different posters have actually commented on here about it? And how representative are we of the rest? This place is generally left leaning so im not sure if we're really representative. Sadly, very sadly, Reform seem to have quite a following in Suffolk.
A friend of mine who owns a restaurant in Wallingford got loads of stick and people threatening to boycott him as Farage hired his place for a meal/party get together.
When the booking was placed, it was purely a large group booking, no mention of who it was for.
So the comments from the club sounds feasible.
RIP Sir Bobby
2
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 22:55 - Mar 24 with 1313 views
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?
Least surprising post of the day
4
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 23:07 - Mar 24 with 1270 views
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 21:57 - Mar 24 by Wallingford_Boy
A friend of mine who owns a restaurant in Wallingford got loads of stick and people threatening to boycott him as Farage hired his place for a meal/party get together.
When the booking was placed, it was purely a large group booking, no mention of who it was for.
So the comments from the club sounds feasible.
It doesnt as its been proven a lie. Farage was invited to the club.
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 21:53 - Mar 24 by Vic
I agree it's a shambles.
But has it really divided the fan base? How many different posters have actually commented on here about it? And how representative are we of the rest? This place is generally left leaning so im not sure if we're really representative. Sadly, very sadly, Reform seem to have quite a following in Suffolk.
It’s was always going to be hugely divisive - 40 ish % of the population think he is the devil incarnate, a racist and completely out to divide the country for personal gain.
30% at least agree with him completely, and a percentage may not vote for him but at least partially agree.
Not sure what the club where thinking really, bad timing.
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 00:02 - Mar 25 by LeoMuff
It’s was always going to be hugely divisive - 40 ish % of the population think he is the devil incarnate, a racist and completely out to divide the country for personal gain.
30% at least agree with him completely, and a percentage may not vote for him but at least partially agree.
Not sure what the club where thinking really, bad timing.
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 00:16 - Mar 25 by itfc_bucks
Latest polling from YouGov has Reform on 23%.
And falling.
He shares Trump ideals and Farage even seems to be a little orange in that Terry Butcher car crash.
Most people in the UK are aware of the mess Trump is creating and don’t want us to be like that.
Whilst some things Farage says could be deemed agreeable, the public disclosure is very likely to a ‘lite’ version of intentions.
Brexit proven to be bad for most of the UK and Reform would alienate us further. UK plc isn’t big enough to survive in the world alone anymore and I doubt many of us want to be the 51st state.
2
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 07:57 - Mar 25 with 685 views
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 21:25 - Mar 24 by TheMoralMajority
Article said "senior club figure" and with the right artistic license that could mean pretty much anyone... including legendary ex-players
I think people are adding 2+2 together and getting 5.
Of course I could be wrong. But I don’t find it particularly helpful to point fingers at people with no evidence. I’m sure the truth will come out eventually.
“What is a club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it........."
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 07:57 - Mar 25 by GlasgowBlue
I think people are adding 2+2 together and getting 5.
Of course I could be wrong. But I don’t find it particularly helpful to point fingers at people with no evidence. I’m sure the truth will come out eventually.
That's exactly what you've done!
The article states an assoicate of a senior club figure. You've dropped the "associate" bit and changed "figure" to "official". It's YOU who is spreading Chinese whispers as facts!
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 07:57 - Mar 25 by GlasgowBlue
I think people are adding 2+2 together and getting 5.
Of course I could be wrong. But I don’t find it particularly helpful to point fingers at people with no evidence. I’m sure the truth will come out eventually.
I won't disagree with that. I think my wider point is that you cannot really read anything into an unattributed throwaway phrase in an article beyond 'he was probably invited by someone connected to the club in someway, no matter how tenuous'
Ashton out
0
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 09:20 - Mar 25 with 459 views
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 09:12 - Mar 25 by TheMoralMajority
I won't disagree with that. I think my wider point is that you cannot really read anything into an unattributed throwaway phrase in an article beyond 'he was probably invited by someone connected to the club in someway, no matter how tenuous'
The point is fairly clear - Ipswich said they didn’t invite him, the Athletic have proof from the Reform side that they did in some capacity. Given that they met at the club, the pool of candidates for that meeting is very small and the CEO of a small organisation would have had oversight or been involved in that decision making (and if he wasn’t I’m sure would have been quick to distance himself from it).
3
The Athletic say that a senior club official asked to meet with Farage on 09:56 - Mar 25 with 396 views
Unfortunately it's not really a surprise. Football owners tend to be rich and so most are probably silent reform supporters. That's who that party really represent.
The immigration stick is just their way to divide and conquer those of us who don't have much. They are definitely racist and hate them but there's something more important for them to achieve. Their real purpose is to give those who have everything even more. They will happily tear down institutions like the NHS so their taxes don't have to go towards plebs like us in society having healthcare.
This will appeal to football owners who have a lot of money yet always want more. That Jim fellow from Manchester United showed his true colours and now it appears those involved with the town are as well. I wouldn't be surprised to find most football owners are the same.
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
