TWTD’s regular pre-match coverage will be lacking HarryFromBath’s Notes delving into opposition forums during the season ahead with the site legend stepping down from his role.

Having started as forum posts, Harry’s Notes, which provided an in-depth insight into the opposition courtesy of their own supporters, were elevated to the news pages in 2013 and became an important and well-loved aspect of TWTD with a number of Blues legends giving them praise over the years, in addition to innumerable fans.

"With the heaviest of hearts, I took the decision a few weeks ago to step away from writing the previews for the coming season,” Harry says.

“This is primarily due to a lack of time, as work and other personal commitments have made it impossible to continue what has become a labour of love.

“It is an absolute privilege to support Town, and it has been no less a privilege to piece together the pre-match Notes which were always designed to help add to everyone's enjoyment when watching us play.

“In TWTD we are privileged to have a truly wonderful independent website and it has been a joy to contribute to it. “I just want to say the most heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your kind, supportive and insightful comments over the years.

In light of TWTDs story we should also say that we’ll be letting our friend @HarryFromBath recharge his battery’s with the door wide open for him to come straight back in when he’s ready 😊 https://t.co/VNcWpuwU2p

— Blue Monday Podcast (@BlueMondayITFC) July 26, 2019

“I cannot thank Phil and Gav enough for their kind and insightful support when producing the Notes. One can never stop loving one’s football team, and I will still proudly be supporting us throughout our League One odyssey.”

Phil and Gav would like thank Harry for his years of work on the Notes and look forward to seeing him next time he is at Portman Road.

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Dolphinblue added 18:07 - Jul 26 Many thanks...who now shall take up the Gauntlet!?!?
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sohamblue74 added 18:10 - Jul 26 Really sad news. Love the research and notes from HFB. Must have been a big time commitment though. Enjoy the season Harry. Busy c**t.
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kpblues added 18:36 - Jul 26 Just to say thanks Harry. Great reports giving insight into the oppositions viewpoint. Good luck with what ever you do
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greenkingtone added 18:37 - Jul 26 Endorse all the above. Greatly admire your journalism and contribution to my weekends.
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londontractorboy57 added 19:41 - Jul 26 Thanks Harry for all the work and enjoyment you gave us it was always my first point of call before a match.
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TractorBeezer added 19:55 - Jul 26 Thanks so much Harry for your dedication and thorough detailed reports. I often wondered about the sacrifice that you made. Anyway, please enjoy your well deserved break! UTTBs
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EHB added 20:28 - Jul 26 Harry thank you so much for your reviews which have been such a brilliant read. We will miss them very much but understand the time they must have taken you. They have been a labour of love but as you say you can never stop loving your football team. You are a legend and here's hoping for a great season.
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BerlinBlue added 20:44 - Jul 26 Harry, many thanks for doing a sterling job with your excellent previews over the years. They will be sorely missed. All the best!
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Wonky added 21:06 - Jul 26 Always looked forward to the podcast, can we hope for occasional guest appearance on Blue Monday?, here's hoping.
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Terry_Nutkins added 22:08 - Jul 26 Well done Harry!!
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Carberry added 22:20 - Jul 26 Thanks Harry. Your column always impressed mates who supported the opposition and were so surprised to read what their fellow fans thought..
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Tractastic added 22:31 - Jul 26 You will be missed Harry. Just hope you can still pop up on the Blue Monday podcast as a special guest occasionally. All the best.
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Northstandveteran added 22:35 - Jul 26 Good luck in your future pursuits Harry. Hopefully there is a poster on here than can rise to the challenge of carrying on the great work that you have bestowed upon us. Many thanks for your unbiased, enjoyable reports 👏
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TimmyH added 23:01 - Jul 26 All the best Harry, you must of put many hours into your write ups! so much appreciated. Will be much missed!
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Bert added 23:02 - Jul 26 It feels like losing a player. Haryfrombath will be missed.
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KiwiBlue2 added 00:10 - Jul 27 Have greatly enjoyed reading the reports over the years and appreciate the time and effort that Harry has put into them. Hopefully time will permit the occasional edition, particularly for the bigger games but if not then thank you very much Harry for the many informative reports which I have enjoyed reading.
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Fernando added 07:40 - Jul 27 Thanks for everything Harry, have spent countless hours enjoying your balanced articles and the astute summarizing of fan opinions on players, tactics etc., they gave an insight into the mood of other clubs more than any other football writing I have come across.
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exeterblue10 added 08:14 - Jul 27 Sincere thanks Harry for your unstinting dedication to bringing us your notes. They provided a great insight into the teams we were facing,I've loved reading them and will miss them. Now chill...
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ronnyd added 11:33 - Jul 27 Sorry to hear this but fully understand the time involved in compiling his very readable and insightful reports. They were a bright light in a very dismal last season. Thanks Harry and perhaps when we return to the Championship you will feel the urge to restart. Once again thank you to a club legend.
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GeoffSentence added 11:51 - Jul 27 Another terrible, terrible consequence of relegation. It's no wonder H has stood down, who in their right mind would want to spend their time trawling the internet for the thoughts of Accrington or Rochdale fans.
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Adnamsfarter added 13:36 - Jul 27 Harry - you are a super legend and an essential part of pre-match preparation. Good things can't last forever but maybe, just maybe, one day when the horizon clears you'll give it another go? We sat together a few years back at Watford when we were hammered the whole game but won 0-1 when Richard Chaplow slotted home in the last minute. An ecstatic town moment! You introduced yourself (Harry) and told me where you were from (Bath) and I still didn't make the connection. I did note that you were suspiciously knowledgeable though, and the penny did eventually drop - too late for me to thank you in person for all those times you've brightened up my Ipswich week. Hope I get that chance at an away stand somewhere next season.

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Eiffel78 added 09:08 - Jul 28 The highlight of the pre-match build up, often the only preview I read. Cant imagine how many hours were spent researching every one of them. Many thanks for all your hard work over the years, Harry. I hope you know how much you're appreciated by so many people.
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