On Tuesday, 30th April 2024 |
McKenna: Burns Injury Cramp, Clarke Knee Problem Tue 30th Apr 2024 23:43
Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Wes Burns and Leif Davis, who were both seen limping during this evening's 2-1 victory at Coventry City, have no big issues while Harry Clarke was unavailable for selection due to a knee problem. |
McKenna: Up and Down Game, We Know Saturday Will Be Hard-Fought Tue 30th Apr 2024 23:42
Town boss Kieran McKenna felt the Blues’ 2-1 win at Coventry, which put his side a point from the Premier League, was an up and down affair with the Blues getting caught up in the game state and the outcome. |
Coventry City 1-2 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports Tue 30th Apr 2024 22:26
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Coventry City 1-2 Ipswich Town - Match Report Tue 30th Apr 2024 22:14
Town are one point away from a return to the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Kieffer Moore’s eighth minute goal gave the Blues a 1-0 half-time advantage, but the Sky Blues, who were in charge for long spells, levelled through Haji Wright on 64, however, Cameron Burgess restored the lead with his second goal of the season five minutes later and Town saw out 11 minutes of added-on time to secure three vital points and put them a single point away from back-to-back promotions. |
Coventry City 0-1 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Tue 30th Apr 2024 20:59
Kieffer Moore’s eighth minute goal has given the Blues a 1-0 half-time lead over Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena. |
Three Changes For Town at Coventry as Davis Starts Tue 30th Apr 2024 19:12
Town boss Kieran McKenna makes three changes for this evening’s crunch final away game of the season against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena but Leif Davis is fit enough to start at left-back. |
Coventry City v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open Tue 30th Apr 2024 19:00
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. |
U21s Thrash Hull Tue 30th Apr 2024 17:09
Town’s U21s defeated their Hull City counterparts 4-0 at the MKM Stadium this afternoon. |
Coventry City v Ipswich Town - Predictions Tue 30th Apr 2024 17:05
Have you predicted the Coventry score yet? Sixty-eight per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this evening, 27 per cent a draw and five per cent predicting a home win, but what do you think? |
U21s at Hull Tue 30th Apr 2024 13:20
Town’s U21s are in action against Hull City this afternoon at the MKM Stadium, the scene of Saturday’s pulsating 3-3 draw between the two first teams (KO 3pm). |
Taylor: Massive Credit to the Manager and His Staff Tue 30th Apr 2024 06:00
Town midfielder Jack Taylor has sung the praises of manager Kieran McKenna ahead of the Blues’ final two matches of the season this week. |
Taylor: It Would Be a Special Moment If It Happens Tue 30th Apr 2024 06:00
Town midfielder Jack Taylor admitted it would be a dream come true to play in the Premier League, but is not getting carried away ahead of a busy week with two big matches still to play. |
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On Sunday, 30th April 2023 |
Town Apply For Planning Permission For Executive Boxes and Memorial Garden Sun 30th Apr 2023 22:02
Town have applied for planning permission to add more executive boxes and office space to the Magnus Group West Stand, as well as for the memorial garden behind the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand. |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Sun 30th Apr 2023 18:41
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
Tractor Girls Thrash Cheltenham to Take Title Race to Last Day Sun 30th Apr 2023 16:58
Ipswich Town Women ensured the FAWNL Southern Premier Division title race will go to the last day of the season with a dominant performance at the AGL Arena this afternoon, thrashing 10-woman Cheltenham Town Ladies 8-0. |
Evans: A Brilliant Day For the Club Sun 30th Apr 2023 16:39
Midfielder Lee Evans hailed yesterday’s promotion to the Championship courtesy of the 6-0 walloping of Exeter City as a brilliant day for the club and one which was well deserved. |
Ipswich Town 6-0 Exeter City - Post-Match Gallery Sun 30th Apr 2023 13:55
Photos from the post-match celebrations on the pitch and in the dressing room. |
Ipswich Town 6-0 Exeter City - Pre-Match Gallery Sun 30th Apr 2023 12:21
Photos of the Blue Action-orchestrated welcome as the Town team arrived at Portman Road. |
Burns: I Couldn't Be Happier Sun 30th Apr 2023 11:10
Blues wideman Wes Burns said he couldn’t be happier after Town clinched promotion back to the Championship by thrashing Exeter 6-0 at Portman Road. |
Woolfenden: It's an Unbelievable Feeling Sun 30th Apr 2023 09:47
Town defender Luke Woolfenden says it was an “unbelievable feeling” as the Blues were promoted to the Championship following a 6-0 thrashing of Exeter City at Portman Road. |
Clarke: A Dream Come True Sun 30th Apr 2023 09:17
Town defender Harry Clarke says promotion to the Championship is a dream come true, the Blues having confirmed their return to the second tier after four years away with a 6-0 win over Exeter City at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town 6-0 Exeter - Highlights Sun 30th Apr 2023 09:09
Highlights of yesterday's promotion-winning 6-0 defeat of Exeter City at Portman Road. |
Tractor Girls Host Cheltenham Sun 30th Apr 2023 09:07
Ipswich Town Women host Cheltenham at the AGL Arena in Felixstowe this afternoon aiming for three points to keep them in the hunt for the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division title (KO 2pm). |
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On Saturday, 30th April 2022 |
Burns: Our Ambition is to Win the League Next Year Sat 30th Apr 2022 18:29
After finishing the season with two goals in Ipswich Town’s 4-0 win against Charlton Athletic at Portman Road, multiple player of the year award-winner Wes Burns outlined Town’s aim of winning League One next season. |
Burns Named Player of the Year Sat 30th Apr 2022 17:57
Wing-back Wes Burns was named the Town Player of the Year and also carried off the Ultimate Members gong at the Supporters Club’s Player of the Year Awards this afternoon. |
McKenna: It Was the Day We Wanted to Give Supporters Sat 30th Apr 2022 16:05
Boss Kieran McKenna was pleased to have given the Blues’ supporters the day he was hoping to, Town having thrashed Charlton Athletic 4-0 in their final game of the campaign at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town 4-0 Charlton Athletic - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 30th Apr 2022 14:40
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Ipswich Town 4-0 Charlton Athletic - Match Report Sat 30th Apr 2022 14:34
Wes Burns scored twice and Tyreeq Bakinson and James Norwood once each as Town ended their season with a 4-0 home thrashing of Charlton Athletic. Bakinson gave the Blues the lead with a superb strike on seven, Burns added the second four minutes later, then scored the third five minutes into the second half, before the departing Norwood signed off with the fourth with two minutes remaining. |
Ipswich Town 2-0 Charlton Athletic - Half-Time Sat 30th Apr 2022 13:27
Early goals from Tyreeq Bakinson and Wes Burns has given Town a 2-0 half-time lead at home to Charlton in their final game of the season. |
Baggott, Burns, Penney and Bonne Start Against Charlton Sat 30th Apr 2022 11:56
Elkan Baggott makes his home league debut as the Blues host Charlton in their final game of 2021/22, while Wes Burns, Matt Penney and Macauley Bonne also return to the XI. |
Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic - Chatroom Open Sat 30th Apr 2022 11:30
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Hladky Again Linked With Aberdeen Sat 30th Apr 2022 09:27
Blues keeper Vaclav Hladky is again being linked with a return to Scotland with Aberdeen. |
Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic - Predictions Sat 30th Apr 2022 06:52
Have you predicted the Charlton score yet? Win prizes in our Prediction League sponsored this year by the Away Days Beer Company. |
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On Friday, 30th April 2021 |
Atay: An Unbelievable Game of Football Fri 30th Apr 2021 21:11
U18s manager Adem Atay admitted he didn’t know where to start following his side’s 3-2 after-extra-time FA Youth Cup quarter-final victory over Sheffield United, a tie which had everything and which sets up a semi-final against Liverpool, the club he supports, at Portman Road. |
U18s Reach Youth Cup Semi-Finals After Rip-Roaring Victory Over 10-Man Blades Fri 30th Apr 2021 20:19
Town’s U18s progressed to the FA Youth Cup semi-finals - in which they will host Liverpool - after beating 10-man Sheffield United 3-2 after extra-time in a rip-roaring quarter-final tie at Portman Road. Nico Valentine gave the Blues the lead just after half-time but the Blades hit back via Will Osula and Andre Brookes to go in front before Elkan Baggott grabbed a leveller for Town deep into injury time and Harvey Cullinan netted an own goal two minutes from the end of extra-time to see the Blues through. |
Blues Visit Relegated Swindon Aiming to Finally End Goal Drought Fri 30th Apr 2021 14:03
Town travel to Swindon for the first of three meaningless end-of-season games aiming to end their goal drought as it moves towards a club record. |
U18s Host Blades in Youth Cup Quarter-Final Fri 30th Apr 2021 13:43
Town’s U18s are in FA Youth Cup quarter-final action against Sheffield United at Portman Road this evening with a home semi-final tie against Liverpool or Arsenal awaiting the winners (KO 5pm). |
Blues Among Clubs Linked With Crewe Forward Dale Fri 30th Apr 2021 12:59
Town, Sunderland, Preston and Blackburn are all reported to be interested in Crewe Alexandra forward Owen Dale. |
Player of the Year Voting Open Fri 30th Apr 2021 10:24
Voting for this season’s Player of the Year has opened with the Supporters Club admitting that they held lengthy discussions before deciding to stage the award after such a disappointing and disrupted campaign. |
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On Thursday, 30th April 2020 |
Leagues One and Two May Not Be Completed Thu 30th Apr 2020 13:42
League One and Two players have reportedly been told that the chances of the 2019/20 campaign at their levels being played to a conclusion are diminishing. |
My Best Town XI: Russell Osman Thu 30th Apr 2020 09:25
In part 28 of the series, Kieron Dyer catches up with Blues legend Russell Osman, who selects the best XI from his time at Town before Dyer runs the rule over his team. |
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On Tuesday, 30th April 2019 |
U23s Beaten in Play-Off Semi-Final By Birmingham Tue 30th Apr 2019 21:26
First-half goals from Corey O’Keeffe and Adan George and a last-gasp effort from Kyle Hurst saw Birmingham City to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Town’s U23s at Portman Road and into a Professional Development League Two play-off final against Leeds United. The Blues U23s fell behind to O’Keeffe’s headed rebound in the third minute and never really looked like taking anything from the game once George had struck the second on 25 with Hurst adding his goal in injury time. The margin of victory would have been more convincing but for a series of impressive second-half saves from Harry Wright (pictured). |
U23s Play-Off Delayed Tue 30th Apr 2019 19:04
Tonight’s U23s Professional Development League Two play-off semi-final against Birmingham City has been delayed until 7.30pm due to the visitors’ late arrival. |
Nash: Individual Development the Main Focus But We Want to Put on a Performance and Win Tue 30th Apr 2019 11:06
Coach Gerard Nash says his U23s will be determined to win a place in the Professional Development League Two play-off final when they take on Birmingham City at Portman Road this evening, even if developing players is more important than picking up trophies at that level (KO 7pm). |
Join Blues Legends at Fundraising Beattie Tribute Event Tue 30th Apr 2019 06:00
A host of Town legends are set to gather for a black-tie gala evening celebrating the life of Kevin Beattie on Friday 17th May raising money for the statue in his honour, with a limited number of tickets now on sale to the public. |
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On Monday, 30th April 2018 |
Dyer: It Would Be Refreshing For Someone Younger to Be Given a Chance Mon 30th Apr 2018 16:36
As Marcus Evans continues his search for a new manager, Town and England midfielder and current Blues U16s coach Kieron Dyer weighs up the pros and cons of the different profiles of boss from which the club’s owner will select the successor to Mick McCarthy. |
Bru Leaves Blues Mon 30th Apr 2018 15:06
Town have confirmed that midfielder Kevin Bru has left the club with his contract up at the end of the season. |
Season Ticket Sales Up Seven Per Cent as Early Bird Deadline Extended to Wednesday Mon 30th Apr 2018 13:30
Town have revealed that season ticket sales are up seven per cent on the same point last summer and that with phone lines having been busy ahead of this lunchtime’s midday deadline, the early bird price will remain available until noon on Wednesday. |
Woolfenden Buzzing After Big Win on Championship Debut Mon 30th Apr 2018 00:16
Defender Luke Woolfenden was “buzzing” after making his Championship bow from the start of Saturday’s 4-0 victory at Reading. |
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On Sunday, 30th April 2017 |
Milne: Massive Rebuilding Over the Summer Sun 30th Apr 2017 19:45
Managing director Ian Milne believes there’s got to be “some massive rebuilding” at Town over the summer with owner Marcus Evans and manager Mick McCarthy having held their first meeting to discuss their plans for the 2017/18 season. |
Ipswich Town 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday - Match Highlights Sun 30th Apr 2017 12:03
Watch highlights of Town's 1-0 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday via the club's official YouTube account. |
Chambo: Ipswich is My Home and I Want to Stay Sun 30th Apr 2017 12:01
Skipper Luke Chambers has confirmed that he wants to stay with the Blues next season, Ipswich having become his home over the last five years. |
Forest Game Live on Sky Sun 30th Apr 2017 11:55
Town’s final day of the season game at Nottingham Forest next Sunday will be shown live on Sky (KO midday). |
Benyu's Aldershot Reach Play-Offs Sun 30th Apr 2017 00:32
Kundai Benyu’s loan side Aldershot beat Braintree 2-0 on Saturday afternoon to confirm their place in the Vanarama National League play-offs and relegate the Essex side. |
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On Saturday, 30th April 2016 |
McCarthy: Full-Backs Among the Positives Sat 30th Apr 2016 18:35
Town boss Mick McCarthy felt the performances of young full-backs Myles Kenlock and Josh Emmanuel were among the positives to be taken from the Blues’ 3-2 home victory over the MK Dons. |
Town 3-2 MK Dons - Match Report Sat 30th Apr 2016 17:05
Town ended their home campaign with a 3-2 victory over the MK Dons. David McGoldrick put the Blues in front on 16 but conceded a penalty just before the break from which Alex Revell equalised. Brett Pitman put Town back in front on 68, Revell equalised again six minutes later before Luke Varney won it in the final minute. |
Ipswich Town 3 - 2 MK Dons - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 30th Apr 2016 17:01
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Town 1-1 MK Dons - Half-Time Sat 30th Apr 2016 15:57
David McGoldrick put the Blues in front in the 16th minute but then conceded a penalty moments before the break which was converted by Alex Revell with Town’s final home game of the season 1-1 at half-time. |
Five Changes for Blues Against MK Dons Sat 30th Apr 2016 14:26
Town make five changes ahead of this afternoon’s final home game of the season against the MK Dons with Teddy Bishop, Josh Emmanuel, Myles Kenlock, Dean Gerken and Christophe Berra all starting. |
Ipswich Town v MK Dons - Chatroom Open Sat 30th Apr 2016 14:00
If you're not at the match, come and join us in the chatroom and discuss it with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Owner Evans Could Pay Big Fees Sat 30th Apr 2016 06:30
Town owner Marcus Evans says the Blues could return to spending significant fees again this summer, having largely relied on free transfers, loans and players available for bargain sums in recent seasons after paying out big money for players in his early years at the club. |
McCarthy: More Positives Than Negatives Despite Poor Finish Sat 30th Apr 2016 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy believes there have been more positives than negatives during Town’s 2015/16 season, despite the Blues having been unable to replicate last year’s play-off finish. McCarthy’s side complete their home fixtures this afternoon when the MK Dons visit Portman Road for the first time in their short history. |
McCarthy: Nucleus of Young Players Coming Through Sat 30th Apr 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy says there’s “a good nucleus” of young players coming through at Portman Road with the likes of Paul Digby and Andre Dozzell having featured in the first team in recent weeks and Josh Emmanuel and Myles Kenlock set to start in this afternoon’s final home game of the season against the MK Dons. |
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On Thursday, 30th April 2015 |
Butcher Appointed Newport Boss Thu 30th Apr 2015 22:45
Former Blues and England skipper Terry Butcher has been named the new manager of League Two Newport County. |
Guldbrandsen in Danish U18s Thu 30th Apr 2015 21:23
Academy midfielder Victor Guldbrandsen has been named in the Danish U18s squad for friendlies against Belarus in Minsk in a fortnight. |
U16s Defeated in Hospital Cup Thu 30th Apr 2015 21:11
Ipswich Town U16s fell to a 3-0 defeat to Norwich City in the first staging of the revived Hospital Cup at Portman Road this evening. Glenn Middleton opened the scoring on 10 before Benny Ashley-Seal netted a goal in either half to seal the Canaries’ victory. |
I Fancy Ipswich To Drop Points At Blackburn - Notes From Our Play-Off Rivals Thu 30th Apr 2015 20:30
HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the camps of each our three final day play-off rivals by delving into their forums. |
Tabb and Hunt Return for Blackburn Trip Thu 30th Apr 2015 14:04
Jay Tabb and Noel Hunt will be back in the Town squad travelling to Blackburn for Saturday’s crucial final game of the season, while Richard Chaplow is expected to return to training tomorrow and could also be involved. Loanee Luke Varney is unavailable against his parent club. |
Klug Expecting Usual Derby Passion in Revived Hospital Cup Thu 30th Apr 2015 09:29
Academy director Bryan Klug expects all the usual East Anglian derby passion to be on display when the U16s take on Norwich City in the revived Hospital Cup at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm), a game being played to raise funds for the academy and East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). |
Skuse Nominated for Championship Player of the Month Thu 30th Apr 2015 09:00
Midfielder Cole Skuse has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for April. |
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On Wednesday, 30th April 2014 |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 30th Apr 2014 13:58
This evening's Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Stephen Skeet and Joe Fairs to discuss Town's play-off push coming to an end. |
Yeovil Pair Linked Wed 30th Apr 2014 10:37
Town are reported to be showing interest in out-of-contract Yeovil pair Byron Webster and Luke Ayling. |
Marriott a Better Player for Loans Wed 30th Apr 2014 06:00
Mick McCarthy says striker Jack Marriott is a better player for his spells out on loan this season. The 19-year-old netted 13 goals in 23 starts and one sub appearance during two spells with Skrill Premier side Woking either side of a short-lived loan with League One Gillingham, for whom he made one brief sub appearance. |
McGoldrick Players' Player of the Year Wed 30th Apr 2014 00:11
Striker David McGoldrick was named the Town Players’ Player of the Year at this evening’s End of Season dinner at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall. The 26-year-old netted 16 goals before his season was cut short by a knee injury in February. |
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On Tuesday, 30th April 2013 |
Galvin in Ireland Squad Tue 30th Apr 2013 15:42
Academy first-year scholar Cory Galvin has been named in a Republic of Ireland U18 squad for a training camp in Birmingham this week. |
N'Daw Bail Request Rejected Tue 30th Apr 2013 10:31
Loan midfielder Guirane N’Daw had a request to have his bail terms changed so he can travel abroad to look for a new club rejected by a district judge yesterday. The 29-year-old, who recently pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault ABH, is out of contract with parent club St Etienne this summer with his time at Portman Road up at the end of June. |
Edwards Set for International Summer Tue 30th Apr 2013 09:22
Town skipper Carlos Edwards will be in international action with Trinidad and Tobago at the CONCACAF Gold Cup during the summer. As a result, the 34-year-old, who has previously won 84 caps and scored four international goals, will miss the start of pre-season at Town. |
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On Monday, 30th April 2012 |
Burnley's Marney Linked Again Mon 30th Apr 2012 15:17
Town are again being linked with Burnley midfielder Dean Marney with Brighton and Hove Albion and others clubs also said to be eyeing the 28-year-old former Spurs man. TWTD revealed that the Blues were interested in the Londoner a year ago with Town also mentioned in connection with the former England U21 international in January. |
Portsmouth's Ward Unsure on Future Mon 30th Apr 2012 11:29
Town target Joel Ward says he doesn’t know where his future lies with the Portsmouth summer fire sale getting under way. Central defender Jason Pearce, who was targeted by the Blues in January, is set to complete his switch to Leeds today, while Greg Halford is being chased by a number of Championship clubs. |
Saunders: Coppinger Could Move On Mon 30th Apr 2012 08:00
Doncaster boss Dean Saunders has admitted that midfielder James Coppinger could be one of those leaving the Keepmoat Stadium over the summer in the wake of his side's relegation. On Thursday, Blues manager Paul Jewell said he could renew his interest in the former Exeter man, having failed to land the 31-year-old during the last close season, but played down the likelihood of a deal on Saturday. |
Jewell: Grant a Terrific Professional Mon 30th Apr 2012 07:00
Blues boss Paul Jewell said he had "nothing but good things" to say about departing midfielder Grant Leadbitter, who he described as “a terrific professional” despite the former Sunderland man having decided to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer. |
Jewell: Intelligent Lawrence a Quick Learner Mon 30th Apr 2012 07:00
Boss Paul Jewell implied that some of his senior players ought to follow the example of 16-year-old debutant Byron Lawrence after the Blues beat Doncaster 3-2 at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday. The Town manager was angry that experienced members of his squad have continued to make silly mistakes. |
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On Saturday, 30th April 2011 |
Bullard Player of the Year Sat 30th Apr 2011 21:05
On-loan midfielder Jimmy Bullard has won Town's Player of the Year award. The Hull City man, who joined the Blues in January, finished ahead of last year's winner Gareth McAuley in second and Connor Wickham in third. |
Jewell Pleased to See End of Home Campaign Sat 30th Apr 2011 18:23
Boss Paul Jewell was pleased to see the back of the Blues’ disappointing 2010/11 home campaign after the 2-1 victory over Preston. The win was Town’s 10th league victory at Portman Road this season, but they also fell to 10 defeats, a record at this level. |
Town 2-1 Preston Sat 30th Apr 2011 17:04
First half goals from Jason Scotland and David Norris saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory over already-relegated Preston in their final home game of the season. Town were good for their 2-0 lead at the break but their performance again drifted in a second half in which Paul Coutts pulled one back for the visitors. |
Town Again Linked With Nugent Sat 30th Apr 2011 12:52
Town are reported to be among the clubs eyeing a summer move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent. The 25-year-old looks certain to leave Fratton Park when his contract is up at the end of June and has also been mentioned in connection with QPR, Blackpool and Bolton. |
McAuley Reported to Have Agreed Terms With Rangers Sat 30th Apr 2011 09:14
SPL giants Rangers have agreed a deal with out-of-contract Town defender Gareth McAuley, according to a tabloid report this morning. The Glasgow club have been linked with the Northern Irishman for a number of weeks. |
Evans: There Will Be Money to Spend Sat 30th Apr 2011 09:07
Town owner and chairman Marcus Evans has confirmed that boss Paul Jewell will be given money to spend in the summer. Evans has already held meetings with Jewell and chief executive Simon Clegg to discuss the club’s summer plans and the budget available to the Blues boss. |
Jewell: Work on Improving Squad Well Advanced Sat 30th Apr 2011 08:58
Town manager Paul Jewell says he and his staff have been actively working on finding the summer signings to improve his squad for some time. Jewell, coach Sean McCarthy, chief scout Steve McCall and reserves coach Chris Kiwomya have all been spotted watching games in recent months. |
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On Friday, 30th April 2010 |
Rodgers Keane's Target for Assistant Role Fri 30th Apr 2010 23:00
Former Reading and Watford boss Brendan Rodgers is understood to be amongst Roy Keane’s targets as he looks to add an assistant manager to his Portman Road staff. Rodgers and Keane are close friends having met while studying for their UEFA Pro Licences. |
Six New Scholars Join Academy Fri 30th Apr 2010 22:04
Town’s six new scholars for the 2010/11 season were inducted into the academy at Portman Road on Friday afternoon. The six youngsters include local lads Callum Bennett and Joe Whight, as well as a Norwegian, an Irishman, a Northern Irishman and a Welshman. |
Murphy Could Miss Blades Clash Fri 30th Apr 2010 13:57
Town boss Roy Keane could be without loan striker Daryl Murphy when Sheffield United come to Portman Road for the final game of the season on Sunday (KO 1pm). Murphy, whose spell comes to an end after Sunday's game, has a thigh strain with Keane unlikely to take a chance on the Sunderland man if he is in any doubt regarding his fitness. |
U18s in Derby Action Against Canaries Fri 30th Apr 2010 12:42
Town's U18s are in derby action against Norwich City at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
Keane Set to Appoint Assistant Manager Fri 30th Apr 2010 11:09
Boss Roy Keane has revealed that he will be looking to add an assistant manager to his coaching staff during the close season. Keane is seeking to shake-up his backroom with specialist skills coach Steve Foley’s contract not being renewed. |
O'Connor and Trotter Offered Deals Fri 30th Apr 2010 09:55
Town boss Roy Keane has revealed that the Blues have offered contracts to Shane O'Connor, Liam Trotter, Jack Ainsley, Reggie Lambe, Troy Brown and Ian McLoughlin but has confirmed the release of Richard Wright, David Wright, Pim Balkestein, Ed Upson and Devann Yao. |
Keane Second On Manager Rich List Fri 30th Apr 2010 07:17
Town boss Roy Keane has been named as the second wealthiest manager working in the British and Irish game in the Sunday Times Sport Rich List. |
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On Thursday, 30th April 2009 |
Volz and Bruce in Contention for Coventry Thu 30th Apr 2009 19:48
Moritz Volz and Alex Bruce are both back in full training and in contention for Sunday's final game of the season at home to Coventry. Volz recently had an injection for his groin problem, while Bruce dislocated his thumb at Cardiff. |
Portsmouth Boss Hart Knows Nothing of Town Interest in Kidd Thu 30th Apr 2009 15:55
Portsmouth boss Paul Hart says he knows nothing of any interest from Town in his assistant Brian Kidd. Former Manchester United coach Kidd was linked with a role in Roy Keane's management staff at Town yesterday. |
Youngsters to Get Their Chance Against Coventry? Thu 30th Apr 2009 13:24
Boss Roy Keane says he may field some of the younger members of his squad when the Blues face Coventry at Portman Road on Sunday in the season's final game (KO 1.15pm). Connor Wickham and Dean Bowditch could come into their new manager's thoughts after scoring twice in the reserves on Tuesday. |
Season Tickets Sales Receive Boost Thu 30th Apr 2009 12:34
Town season ticket sales for next season are closing in on the 14,000 mark having received a major boost since Roy Keane was named as the club's new boss last week. More than 750 new applications have been processed since the managerial appointment last Thursday. |
TWTD Launches Second Triggs Shirt Thu 30th Apr 2009 12:11
TWTD designer Dan Thomas has added a second Triggs design to our increasingly extensive range of T-shirts.
This and all TWTD's other designs can be purchased here. Yesterday, Dan revealed his first Triggs design, welcoming football's most famous dog to Suffolk.
Dan has also produced some designs to celebrate Triggs's owner joining the Blues too. Check out all six new shirts, most available in a variety of styles depending on whether you're a Tractor Boy, Girl and Child, here.
 Naked Podcast End of Term Special Online Thu 30th Apr 2009 12:02
Phil, Graham, Phil Pritchard and The Vulture discuss the week's momentous events in the last Naked Football Show of the season. From next week, the Naked Sports Show starts its summer run.
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On Wednesday, 30th April 2008 |
Naked Football Show Crunch Final Game Special Wed 30th Apr 2008 09:01
Remember to tune in to Ipswich Community Radio's The Naked Football Show this evening from 6pm until 6.30pm. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham will be joined in the studio by Phil Pritchard and The Vulture to discuss Town's crunch final game of the season against Hull City. |
Mariner: Win Was Never in Doubt Wed 30th Apr 2008 08:52
Legendary Town striker Paul Mariner says he never had any doubt that the Blues would win the 1978 FA Cup final, despite hitting the bar himself and John Wark striking the post on two occasions. Mariner was speaking to TWTD for issue 92 of the fanzine, a 1978 special. |
Norris Undergoes Surgery Wed 30th Apr 2008 08:29
Midfielder David Norris has undergone surgery aimed at curing his ongoing heel problem. Norris had been suffering with a plantar fascia strain since his £2 million move from Plymouth Argyle in January with the injury becoming more serious during the home game with Charlton. |
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On Monday, 30th April 2007 |
Wright in Team of Week Mon 30th Apr 2007 23:05
Defender David Wright has been named in the Championship Team of the Week. It is the former Crewe and Wigan man's first appearance in the Team of the Week since he joined the Blues in January. |
Chairman Slams Invasion Mon 30th Apr 2007 15:18
David Sheepshanks has slammed the pitch invasion by Leeds United supporters at Elland Road on Saturday. But the Town chairman had praise for the Blues' supporters and players. |
Buy Town Legend Shirts Mon 30th Apr 2007 15:04
Our Cult Zeroes competition is now at an end, but you can still own one of their Town legend T-shirts. Leeds hero Alan Lee is just one of many players who feature in their catalogue. |
Lee: I'm Staying Mon 30th Apr 2007 14:34
Town top scorer Alan Lee says he will be staying with the Blues, despite speculation that he might move on over the summer. The Irishman scored the goal which effectively relegated Leeds United to League One at the weekend. |
Ex-Player Injured Mon 30th Apr 2007 14:25
Former Town youth player Tommy O'Neill suffered a broken jaw during the crowd trouble which marred Saturday's 1-1 draw at Leeds. O'Neill was a member of Town's 1975 FA Youth Cup-winning side. |
Jim on Wright Move Mon 30th Apr 2007 10:02
Boss Jim Magilton has refused to either rule out or confirm Richard Wright's return to Town. TWTD understands that the Everton keeper will join the Blues on a free transfer in time to start pre-season training with the rest of the squad on June 12th. |
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On Sunday, 30th April 2006 |
U18s Thrash Millwall Sun 30th Apr 2006 23:44
Town's U18s thrashed Millwall 5-1 at Playford Road on Saturday lunchtime. Jordan Rhodes netted his 40th goal of the season, while Sammy Moore scored twice and Tony Boto and Darryl Knights were also on the scoresheet. |
Royle Angry Sun 30th Apr 2006 23:22
Joe Royle was annoyed after yet another under par display by his Town side. The Blues ended their poor season with a 2-1 defeat at Plymouth. |
Plymouth 2-1 Town Sun 30th Apr 2006 22:55
Town's disappointing 2005/06 came to a close with a 2-1 defeat at Plymouth and ended the season in 15th position, their lowest finish since 1965/66. Nicky Forster put the Blues ahead but the Pilgrims struck back through Tony Capaldi and then grabbed a second half winner via Micky Evans. |
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On Saturday, 30th April 2005 |
Knights With England Sat 30th Apr 2005 23:09
Academy striker Darryl Knights has joined up with the England squad for next month's UEFA European U17 Championships in Italy. England face Belarus, Turkey and the hosts in the group phase of the tournament. |
U18s Beat Arsenal Sat 30th Apr 2005 23:03
Town's U18s beat their Arsenal counterparts 1-0 at the club's Playford Road Training Centre on Saturday morning. |
Joe: Wigan Favourites Sat 30th Apr 2005 19:08
Boss Joe Royle says that Wigan will go into next week's final round of league matches as favourites to gain automatic promotion. The Latics, who face Reading at home, are ahead of the Blues, who travel to Brighton, on goal difference. |
Town 5-1 Crewe Alexandra Sat 30th Apr 2005 18:49
Town set up a last day of the season showdown with an emphatic 5-1 home victory over Crewe Alexandra. Shefki Kuqi and Jim Magilton scored in the first half before Tommy Miller (2) and Pablo Couñago added three more, David Vaughan pulling one back late on. |
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On Friday, 30th April 2004 |
Joe's Penalty Woe Fri 30th Apr 2004 23:36
Town boss Joe Royle was unhappy at referee Eddie Ilderton's failure to award either of two penalty calls for handball by Blades' defender Chris Morgan. |
Sheffield United 1-1 Town Fri 30th Apr 2004 23:22
Town inched nearer a play-off place with a hard fought 1-1 draw at Sheffield United. An Andy Gray penalty put the Blades ahead before Ian Westlake equalised. While a draw was probably a fair result, United were lucky to escape without conceding penalties when Chris Morgan twice handled in the area. |
Blades Unchanged Fri 30th Apr 2004 13:53
Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is likely to keep with the starting eleven that beat Walsall 1-0 at the Bescot Stadium last weekend. The Blades beat the relegation threatened side with a Jack Lester penalty. |
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On Wednesday, 30th April 2003 |
Holland's Irish Win Wed 30th Apr 2003 23:30
Town skipper Matt Holland captained Ireland to a 1-0 victory over Norway at Lansdowne Road on Wednesday night. It was the Irish's first home win for over a year. |
No George Antipathy - Fab Wed 30th Apr 2003 17:48
Dutch wing-back Fabian Wilnis says he feels no antipathy towards former boss George Burley despite being ostracised in the latter stages of the interim Derby County manager's time at Portman Road. |
A Few More to Go - Joe Wed 30th Apr 2003 15:38
Town manager Joe Royle has admitted that one or two more players may go during the summer. Already Alun Armstrong, Nabil Abidallah and James Pullen have been given frees with discussions ongoing regarding other departures. |
Bowditch Called Up Wed 30th Apr 2003 15:33
Young striker Dean Bowditch will miss out on Town's trip to Derby on Sunday as he will be away with the England U17s. |
Keeper a Priority - Joe Wed 30th Apr 2003 12:49
Town manager Joe Royle says that a new goalkeeper and two new central defenders are his priorities over the summer, once the club is out of administration. |
Taricco Italian Move? Wed 30th Apr 2003 11:37
Former Town full-back Mauricio Taricco says he fancies moving to Italy if Spurs no longer want him. The Argentine moved to White Hart Lane from Town in November 1998 but is still highly popular amongst Town supporters. |
Reserves Win Wed 30th Apr 2003 09:48
Town's reserves ended their season with a 3-0 away win at Coventry City on Tuesday night. The second string was once more almost entirely made up of academy players. |
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On Tuesday, 30th April 2002 |
Reserve Squad Tue 30th Apr 2002 16:34
Town include a number of fringe first teamers in the squad for Wednesday's reserve game against Derby at Portman Road (KO 7pm). Alongside the U19s, who make up the majority of the squad, are Jim Magilton, Fabian Wilnis and Alun Armstrong. |
FA Back Mackems Tue 30th Apr 2002 16:32
The FA has said that Sunderland did not break any rule when they made an approach for Tranmere youngster Sean Thornton. The Birkenhead club claimed that both the player and club had broken rules by negotiating a deal whilst Thornton was still in contract at Prenton Park. |
Gaardsøe on Way Back Tue 30th Apr 2002 13:33
Danish central defender Thomas Gaardsøe is on his way back after suffering a foot injury in the reserve game at Arsenal two weeks ago but will not be involved for the reserves tomorrow. |
Sheepy Summons Staff Tue 30th Apr 2002 12:12
Town chairman David Sheepshanks today summoned the club's 150 staff to a meeting where he outlined what the situation would be should the club go down. |
Croft Move Permanent? Tue 30th Apr 2002 11:11
On-loan Town full-back Gary Croft has reiterated that he wants to remain at Cardiff even after his spell is up at the end of the play-offs. The Bluebirds go into Wednesday's home leg against Stoke 2-1 up from Sunday's game at the Britannia Stadium. |
Salmon After New Deal Tue 30th Apr 2002 10:07
Fourth choice Town keeper Mike Salmon says he is hoping to negotiate a new contract at Portman Road. The ex-Charlton man's current deal is up at the end of the season, but he wants to prolongue his career as long as possible. |
Hogg on Bench Tue 30th Apr 2002 09:58
Academy defender Chris Hogg was on the bench last night as the England U17s beat Holland 2-0 to put themselves through to the second phase of the European U17 Championships in Denmark. |
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On Monday, 30th April 2001 |
New Sponsors for Premiership Mon 30th Apr 2001 18:42
Town will next year be playing in the FA Barclaycard Premiership, after the FA agreed a new sponsorship deal. The current deal with Carling expires in the summer after its 3 year deal worth £36million. The new deal is worth £48 million for another 3 years, and was approved by a unanimous vote from the Premiership clubs. |
Prutton Link Mon 30th Apr 2001 16:25
Forest defender David Prutton is being linked with a summer move to Town. The young Hull-born defender was first mentioned in connection with Town at the time of the David Johnson transfer, but David Platt said he was not for sale. |
Renewal Forms Delay Mon 30th Apr 2001 12:46
Season ticket renewal forms will begin going out today after a short delay. They were originally meant to have arrived with fans last week for return by May 15th. Forms now have to be returned to the club by May 21st. |
Greene King Shirt Sponsorship Ends Mon 30th Apr 2001 12:25
Town's shirt sponsors Greene King have anounced that they will no longer be the name worn by Blues players. The Bury-based brewery offered Town a £2.5 million deal, but Town have negotiated a deal for a larger amount with another company. |
Stewart Fails to Win Award Mon 30th Apr 2001 10:13
Marcus Stewart last night failed to emulate John Wark as a PFA Award winner when Teddy Sheringham carried off the prize. Stewart failed even to make the divisional XI with Thierry Henry and Sheringham the chosen strikers. Wark won the award in 1981, the last time a Town player was nominated. |
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