Long-serving former Town club secretary David Rose has died, aged 81.

Rose began working at the club in 1958 as an office boy as a 15-year-old having recently left Westbourne High School.

In 1975, he took on the role of club secretary in which he would remain until 2004, taking charge of the Blues’ administration during the FA Cup and UEFA Cup-winning years under Sir Bobby Robson and then later the George Burley era which saw a return to the Premier League and Europe.

Following his retirement, he was presented with a UEFA Order of Merit award for his outstanding service to football and two years later was named a vice-president of the club.

He served on the board of the Suffolk FA until 2015 and in 2017, he was inducted into the Town Hall of Fame. He continued to watch Town up until last season.

Rose is survived by his wife Jo, his four children Paul, Amanda, Sarah and James, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The club has posted a lengthy obituary here.

Photo: ITFC

flykickingbybgunn added 19:06 - Sep 4 Sad to hear of the loss of Dave Rose. He seemed to be around for ever.
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chepstowblue added 19:25 - Sep 4 Through no fault of his own it's not a name I'm familiar with. But what a servant to the club. Mr Rose would have experienced every high and low, every trophy, every promotion and relegation. Though I'm sure he'd not want to be labelled as such, this gentleman is a true ultra. RIP Sir.
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Karlosfandangal added 19:27 - Sep 4 Excellent obituary from Town RIP Sir
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Broadbent23 added 19:58 - Sep 4 RIP David. A very loyal servant to Town. The queue for FA Cup Final tickets was worth it in 1978. Hopefully the club will give you the respect you deserve at the Villa game.
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yorkshire added 20:18 - Sep 4 Really nice guy - went to school with his daughter and remember being very jealous that her Dad worked for Town - RIP
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Churchman added 20:31 - Sep 4 David Rose is an important figure in Ipswich Town history. Years of service - the obituary for him by the club is excellent. RIP Mr Rose.
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nolanfanips added 20:38 - Sep 4 David Rose was a real legend and did more in the background than many might realise. I’d like to offer a personal thanks for all he did and send my sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.
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parhamblue added 20:53 - Sep 4 Thoughts are with David's family at this time. I know we as a family are very grateful for the work he did with us and the Supporters Club during the European trips.
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slade1 added 07:04 - Sep 5 Having been a supporter for over 50 years, David Rose is one of the first names that spring to mind from the past along with Robson and the Cobbolds. He has done so much for this club over the years and deserves a worthy send off at the next home game. He will always be remembered as a very loyal and hard working man for this club.
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Pendejo added 07:31 - Sep 5 First became aware of David Rose in the late 70s when ITFC used to compete in quizzes against EADT, Radio Orwell & GRE, at GRE's sports club (now Venue 16) Hadn't given much thought to his role over the years, what a career! Being part of the club whilst winning the 3 stars is special. So farewell then Mr. Rose, your achievements live forever
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Razor added 13:56 - Sep 5 Another of the old guard and link to the glory days has sadly left us-----sincere condlences to his family anf friends RIP Mr Rose.
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Razor added 13:56 - Sep 5 Another of the old guard and link to the glory days has sadly left us-----sincere condlences to his family anf friends RIP Mr Rose.
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Linkboy13 added 15:40 - Sep 5 If anyone deserves a statue erected in his honour it's David Rose RIP
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