Town have begun work on the infrastructure changes which will be completed at Portman Road over the summer.

The scoreboard in the corner between the Cobbold Stand and Sir Alf Ramsey Stand has been removed.

Once planning permission has been confirmed, that corner of the stadium will be removed to facilitate improved access for the summer works. A big screen is set to be installed in that area.

Work on installing a new PA also got under way a week ago and will be completed in time for 2022/23, which starts on Saturday 30th July.

New dugouts are another element of the work being undertaken during the close season.

Town initially planned major renovations to the pitch this summer but that will now take place in a year’s time.

Work on improving Playford Road’s facilities is also set to take place during the close season.

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planetblue_2011 added 12:56 - Apr 28 The main 3 things which needed to be changed. Inside the ground should look & sound a lot better👍
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Flamencaman added 13:04 - Apr 28 More flights to be booked next season I think
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have_a_word_with_him added 13:09 - Apr 28 Excellent news, great seeing the investment from our owners
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Suffolkboy added 13:21 - Apr 28 Great news : the PA system has never been adequate and was acknowledged as such decades ago ! Other improvements and changes are without doubt long overdue and it's good to see how quickly the new owners have recognised the potential and now set about providing change ! ITFC looks like becoming again a real home and Club to be proud of in every respect . COYB
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Bazza8564 added 13:31 - Apr 28 There's a lot more going to happen over the summer too, new ground entry electronic system is coming and no doubt the concourses and bars will be tarted up to reflect the in-house catering. Suspect Mr Ashton has some great things he wants us to enjoy come july.....
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Paddy39 added 13:39 - Apr 28 Pre-season in the States. Can you let us know early Mr Ashton so we can book flights and accommodation (if only).
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terryf added 14:26 - Apr 28 Replacing all the hand dryers in the loos is way over due. Can only speak for The Sir Alf, but they either only work for about 5 seconds, blow out cold air or take an age to dry your hands. Also some of the water supplies for tea and coffee etc need looking at. There is often a distinct taste of chlorine in some of the units. Maybe only minor tweaks but still bloody annoying!

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blues1 added 14:35 - Apr 28 Paddy39. Dont bother saving up for the USA in preseason. They're not leaving the UK this year. Even if they had of done, it would have been to go to Austria, not the USA. As that's where Mckenna wanted to go. But bcse of the covid situation still an issue, they decided against it.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 15:42 - Apr 28 I can't imagine the new owners would be making these improvements if they weren't in it for at least the medium term or even the long term. So all good news.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 15:54 - Apr 28 I look forward to seeing the new beer offering, anything would be an improvement on the current rubbish. The Aspell Cider is good, if they would chill it enough.
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arnielowestoft added 16:36 - Apr 28 Will a fancy scoreboard gets us a goal from a set play or a corner ……..
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marinermyhero added 16:54 - Apr 28 Well they score from a set peice Annie lowestoft you be able to see it better on a fancy scoreboard and you probably get replays on it
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marinermyhero added 16:55 - Apr 28 Sorry when or if they score from a set peice
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Gforce added 19:01 - Apr 28 Would also be nice to have TV's that actually show up to date latest scores at half time/full time and a replay of goals scored at Portman Road on the day.Not old games shown every week.(That's what we get in the Coop/West stand anywhere 🙄)
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