Town have offered interviews to locally-based Poundworld staff who find themselves out of work, the bargain chain having gone into administration with a number of employees laid off.

The initiative was instigated by Blues director of retail Lee Hyde via Twitter earlier today.

Town are currently advertising several off-field vacancies, including some in their Planet Blue store.

Tough times in High Street retailing at the minute. Leaves many out of work, and struggling financially, through no fault of their own. Makes you think; what can I do to help?
Whilst I can’t guarantee a job, I can guarantee an interview. pic.twitter.com/3uumf3WKR2– Lee Hyde (@leehyde30) June 19, 2018

Interviews available for any #Poundworld member of staff who find themselves out of work, local to Ipswich. We have several vacancies for sales assistants. Drop me a DM. Will work with store management team to ensure interviewed ASAP. #retail #recruiting #ipswich #suffolk– Lee Hyde (@leehyde30) June 19, 2018

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not_a_witty_name added 21:49 - Jun 19 Great community spirit Town, keep it up.
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terry_butchers_twin added 21:52 - Jun 19 Great that the club is looking to help the community in times of , for some, of uncertainty and adversity. WELL DONE!
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jas0999 added 22:18 - Jun 19 Top work this ITFC. Well done.
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blueboy1981 added 22:26 - Jun 19 Well done ITFC. These are very uncertain times for many people with jobs being lost wholesale - and believe me, we've seen nothing yet ..... !!! All very well for people to be smug if they are retired, or rich enough not to be concerned about earning a living - not everyone is fortunate enough to be in either of these categories. This is the ITFC we always were.
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ArnieM added 22:42 - Jun 19 #Proudtobe#ITFC
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rfretwell added 22:51 - Jun 19 I see where you ate coming from Blueboy but millions of retired people ate on such small pensions they would no doubt rather be working. Many dont have company pensions. Many wrte in company pensions but lost it when their companies went out of business. Changes in pension legislation have fortunately helped protect the pension rights of more recent retirees who were with failed companies.

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rfretwell added 22:51 - Jun 19 I see where you ate coming from Blueboy but millions of retired people ate on such small pensions they would no doubt rather be working. Many dont have company pensions. Many wrte in company pensions but lost it when their companies went out of business. Changes in pension legislation have fortunately helped protect the pension rights of more recent retirees who were with failed companies.

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flyingdutchman added 02:46 - Jun 20 There looking for a couple of wingers
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Che added 08:57 - Jun 20 Just employers taking advantage of cheap labour. The young ones don't even get £7.20 an hour nor a proper contract. Wrecks whatever benefits they are entitled to as well. No proper training no prospects etc
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JewellintheTown added 09:30 - Jun 20 Whilst a guarantee of an interview for ex-Poundworld staff is great, especially as many might not get through to an interview stage normally, the cynic in me can't help but think this is riding on the back of a nice bit of current hype PR feel-good rather than a heart-felt concern for local ex-Poundworld staff. Surely there are hundreds of people in the local community facing similar dilemas that aren't in the public eye that need interviews and may be better suited? Are ITFC making a call out to them too and guaranteeing them interviews?

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blueblood_soldier added 09:35 - Jun 20 I can see the headlines now.. “Town latest additions picked up from Poundland!!”
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Gcon added 09:40 - Jun 20 Scouting in Poundland....Next level Marcus Evans! I did worry when Hurst said he was having to sell players before considering lower league offerings.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 10:25 - Jun 20 Regardless of circumstance the club should be commended. A tough environment on the high st atm, great to see the club doing something good locally
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BecclesITFC added 12:18 - Jun 20 The club are really doing some good things. On and off the pitch....
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FromIpswichToPhoenix added 16:09 - Jun 20 When we talk about Town being a family club. This is exactly what we mean. The club matters both on the pitch and off. It really feels like things may be changing for the better.
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WestSussexBlue added 19:49 - Jun 20 EADT headlines “ Town turn to Poundworld as pre season nears” In all seriousness, Great gesture by Town,
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dirtydingusmagee added 20:54 - Jun 20 deffinately sounds like Marcus Evans is getting the investment message, who said he wouldn't spend ?
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