On Sunday, 14th January 2024 |
Tractor Girls Exit FA Cup to Charlton Sun 14th Jan 2024 18:13
Despite taking an early lead, Ipswich Town Women exited the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stage for the second season in a row, falling to a 4-1 defeat to Barclays Women’s Championship promotion hopefuls Charlton Athletic at the AGL Arena this afternoon. |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Sun 14th Jan 2024 17:34
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland - Gallery Sun 14th Jan 2024 16:05
Photos from yesterday's win against Sunderland at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland - Extended Highlights Sun 14th Jan 2024 09:27
Extended highlights of yesterday’s 2-1 home victory over Sunderland. |
Tractor Girls Host Charlton in FA Cup Sun 14th Jan 2024 09:22
Ipswich Town Women will be looking to beat Barclays Women’s Championship opposition for the second time this season when they host Charlton Athletic in the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup this afternoon (KO 1pm). |
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On Saturday, 14th January 2023 |
Schumacher: We More Than Deserved Something From the Game Sat 14th Jan 2023 20:12
Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher felt his team more than deserved to take something from the 1-1 draw with Town at Portman Road. |
McKenna: Disappointed Not to Go On to Win But No Complaints With Draw Sat 14th Jan 2023 18:45
Town boss Kieran McKenna didn’t have too many complaints that the Blues’ 1-1 draw with League One leaders Plymouth Argyle ended level, even if the Northern Irishman was disappointed that his side hadn't gone on to win the game having gone a goal in front via Wes Burns. |
Ipswich Town 1-1 Plymouth Argyle - Match Report Sat 14th Jan 2023 17:10
Bali Mumba’s deflected injury-time goal grabbed a point for leaders Plymouth Argyle as the Blues and Pilgrims drew 1-1 at Portman Road, the on-loan Norwich man's strike levelling Wes Burns’s brilliant opener for Town. Both teams had hit the woodwork, the Blues through Marcus Harness and Argyle via Ryan Hardie, before Burns lashed a strike into the roof of the net from the right of the area from a Luke Woolfenden lay-off and Town looked on their way to three points until Mumba found the top corner to claim a share of the points in front of 29,069 fans, the highest crowd since the Gamechanger takeover. |
Ipswich Town 1-1 Plymouth Argyle - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 14th Jan 2023 17:08
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Ipswich Town 0-0 Plymouth Argyle - Half-Time Sat 14th Jan 2023 16:01
Town’s top-of-the-table game against Plymouth Argyle at Portman Road remains goalless at half-time. |
Hirst on Bench as Blues Host Leaders Plymouth Sat 14th Jan 2023 14:40
New signing George Hirst is on the bench but fellow new recruit Nathan Broadhead misses out as the Blues host leaders Plymouth in a top-of-the-table third-v-first clash in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 29,000 at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town v Plymouth Argyle - Chatroom Open Sat 14th Jan 2023 14:00
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Ipswich Town v Plymouth Argyle - Predictions Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:01
Have you predicted the Argyle score yet? Seventy-two per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win today, 19 per cent a draw and nine per cent a home win, but what do you think? |
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On Friday, 14th January 2022 |
McKenna and Ashton Expected at PLC AGM Fri 14th Jan 2022 22:53
Manager Kieran McKenna and CEO Mark Ashton are expected to answer questions from shareholders at the Ipswich Town PLC’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 4th February at Portman Road. |
Town Confirm Bonne to Stay For Season Fri 14th Jan 2022 22:34
Town have confirmed that striker Macauley Bonne will be staying at Portman Road for the duration of his season-long loan from QPR. |
Evatt Has to Abandon His Principles - Notes for Bolton Wanderers Fri 14th Jan 2022 15:00
Kieran McKenna’s perfect start as Town manager continued at Gillingham last week and, as he looks to extend that on Saturday at Bolton, TomTheWriter assesses the mood in the opposition camp. |
Nsiala: I Can't Really Tell You How It Went at Town Fri 14th Jan 2022 13:38
Departed defender Toto Nsiala says some people would feel his three-and-a-half-year spell with the Blues went well, while others would see things otherwise. |
Ex-Blues Owner Set for 65 Per Cent Stake in Huddersfield Fri 14th Jan 2022 12:18
Former Blues owner Marcus Evans is expected to take a 65 per cent stake in Championship Huddersfield Town, TWTD having revealed his interest in the Terriers in early December. |
Nsiala's Move to Fleetwood Confirmed Fri 14th Jan 2022 11:59
Centre-half Toto Nsiala’s move to Fleetwood Town on a permanent basis has been confirmed. |
McKenna Out to Make it Three Wins in Three as Town Travel to Bolton Fri 14th Jan 2022 11:33
Town boss Kieran McKenna will be looking to become the first Blues manager to win his first three matches in charge since 1936 when his side take on Bolton Wanderers at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday afternoon. |
Nsiala Completes Fleetwood Medical Fri 14th Jan 2022 09:39
Town defender Toto Nsiala’s permanent move to Fleetwood is set to be confirmed this afternoon. |
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On Thursday, 14th January 2021 |
[Podcast] Talking Town - New Podcast Now Online Thu 14th Jan 2021 21:35
A new podcast from Talking Town is now available. |
Authorities Issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Covid Measures Thu 14th Jan 2021 18:40
The FA, Premier League and EFL have issued a joint statement having introduced new Covid-19 measures this week. |
BBC Radio Suffolk Not Travelling to Burton But Brenner Back Thu 14th Jan 2021 16:32
BBC Radio Suffolk won’t be travelling to away games due to the current lockdown because of safety regulations put in place for their staff, however, regular commentator Brenner Woolley will be back on the air having missed the Swindon match. |
Colchester Boss Confirms Sears Interest But Move Unlikely Thu 14th Jan 2021 15:06
Colchester United boss Steve Ball has confirmed that the League Two U’s made contact with Town regarding their former striker Freddie Sears but doesn’t expect the proposed move to happen. |
Lambert: Morally I Think Us Playing Football is Wrong Thu 14th Jan 2021 10:44
Town boss Paul Lambert says there’s a strong case for football to be stopped given the current prevalence of Covid-19 and believes continuing to play is “morally wrong”. |
Town's Chances of Harrop Deal Increase as Preston Add Midfielder Thu 14th Jan 2021 09:45
Town’s chances of landing loan target Josh Harrop appear to have increased with Preston having completed the permanent signing of Ben Whiteman from Doncaster this morning. |
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On Tuesday, 14th January 2020 |
Lambert: Good Point But We Should Have Had a Penalty Tue 14th Jan 2020 23:43
Town boss Paul Lambert was pleased with his side’s point from their 0-0 monsoon interrupted draw in their first ever competitive game at Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium and revealed referee Tom Nield admitted he should have given the Blues a first-half penalty when James Norwood was fouled. |
Lambert: Absolutely No Chance Whatsoever Woolfenden Will Leave for £3m Tue 14th Jan 2020 23:37
Boss Paul Lambert says “there’s absolutely no chance whatsoever” that defender Luke Woolfenden would leave the Blues for the £3 million Sheffield United are reported to be ready to offer Town. |
Oxford United 0-0 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports Tue 14th Jan 2020 22:11
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Oxford United 0-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report Tue 14th Jan 2020 22:03
Town and Oxford drew 0-0 at the Kassam Stadium in a game in which play was interrupted for 15 minutes in the first half due to monsoon conditions. Once play had resumed the Blues were the better side for the most part but were unable to turn their superiority into goals with James Norwood having a very good shout for a first-half penalty turned down. |
Oxford United 0-0 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Tue 14th Jan 2020 21:03
The Blues’ game at Oxford United remains 0-0 after a first-half in which play was interrupted for 15 minutes due to monsoon conditions. |
Keane Replaces Injured Jackson at Oxford Tue 14th Jan 2020 19:00
Town boss Paul Lambert has made one change for this evening’s game against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium with Will Keane replacing Kayden Jackson, who drops out of the 18 having picked up a knock. |
Oxford United v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open Tue 14th Jan 2020 18:45
If you're not at the match, come and join us in the chatroom and discuss it with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Priority for Regular Away Fans for AFC Wimbledon Trip Tue 14th Jan 2020 14:02
Tickets for Town’s away game at AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday 11th February will not be going on sale in the usual way, the club has announced, with the Blues given only 700 tickets for their first-ever visit to Kingsmeadow, which has a capacity of just 4,850. |
Folami Could Add to Australia U23s Caps Tue 14th Jan 2020 10:57
Blues striker Ben Folami will be hoping to win his third cap for Australia’s U23s when the Olyroos take on Bahrain in their final group game at the AFC U23 Championship in Thailand this afternoon. |
Blades Linked With £3m Woolfenden Move Tue 14th Jan 2020 10:07
Sheffield United are reportedly planning to offer Town £3 million for central defender Luke Woolfenden. |
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On Monday, 14th January 2019 |
Third Time Lucky for Judge Mon 14th Jan 2019 20:52
New signing Alan Judge has revealed he is joining the Blues at the third time of asking, former boss Mick McCarthy having targeted him twice during his time in charge at Portman Road. |
Judge Signing Confirmed Mon 14th Jan 2019 20:09
Town have confirmed the signing of winger Alan Judge from Brentford for a nominal fee, on a deal until the end of the season plus a year’s option. |
Judge Undergoing Medical at Town Mon 14th Jan 2019 16:08
Brentford winger Alan Judge is at Town undergoing a medical this afternoon. |
O'Neill on Town Owner's More Hands-On Role Mon 14th Jan 2019 14:56
New general manager of football operations Lee O'Neill has outlined how owner Marcus Evans will be taking on a more hands-on role at Portman Road. |
Dobra Nets Late as U23s Win in Cardiff to Extend Lead at Top of Table Mon 14th Jan 2019 14:14
Armando Dobra netted in injury time as a young Town U23s side beat Cardiff City 1-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium to extend their lead at the top of the Professional Development League Two South table to eight points. |
Nydam in U23s at Cardiff Mon 14th Jan 2019 11:52
Tristan Nydam is the most experienced player in the U23s side facing Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium this afternoon (KO 12pm). |
Roberts a Loan Target for Trio Mon 14th Jan 2019 11:44
Bradford City, Plymouth Argyle and the MK Dons are reported to have made loan offers to the Blues for Jordan Roberts. |
Brentford Boss Admits Judge Could Leave Bees Mon 14th Jan 2019 11:23
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has admitted that Blues target Alan Judge could be set to leave the Bees in the coming days with Town leading the chase but with other clubs also now understood to be in the hunt. |
Quiz Night Raising Funds for Beattie Statue Mon 14th Jan 2019 09:53
A quiz night raising funds for the Kevin Beattie statue campaign is being held at Somersham Village Hall on Friday 15th March (7.30pm). |
Keane: Our Season Starts Now Mon 14th Jan 2019 06:00
Winning goalscorer Will Keane says Town’s season starts now following the 1-0 victory over Rotherham at Portman Road. The 26-year-old netted his first goal for the Blues in the 31st minute as bottom-of-the-table Town cut the gap to safety to seven points plus goal difference. |
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On Sunday, 14th January 2018 |
Ipswich Town 1-0 Leeds United - Gallery Sun 14th Jan 2018 16:07
Extended gallery of photos from Town's 1-0 win over Leeds United. |
Bialkowski Again Linked With Palace Sun 14th Jan 2018 15:34
Blues keeper Bartosz Bialkowski is again being linked with Premier League Crystal Palace. |
Ipswich Town 1-0 Leeds United - Highlights Sun 14th Jan 2018 12:22
Watch highlights of Town's 1-0 win over Leeds United via the club's official YouTube account. |
Town Linked With Boro Midfielder Guedioura Sun 14th Jan 2018 10:40
Middlesbrough midfielder Adlene Guedioura is reportedly set to depart the Riverside Stadium and be reunited with his former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy at Town. |
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On Saturday, 14th January 2017 |
McCarthy Praise for "Flying" Lawrence Sat 14th Jan 2017 19:06
Town boss Mick McCarthy hailed “flying” Tom Lawrence after the on-loan Leicester man netted twice as the Blues beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at Portman Road. But McCarthy says the Wales international’s excellent form is putting him further from Town’s reach as a permanent addition. |
McCarthy: Moore Should Aim to Emulate Kightly and Mings Sat 14th Jan 2017 18:53
Town boss Mick McCarthy has told new signing Kieffer Moore to go out and try to emulate the success of previous non-league recruits Michael Kightly and Tyrone Mings, the 24-year-old striker having signed an 18-month deal from Forest Green Rovers earlier today. Art lunchtime, TWTD revealed that Moore was at Portman Road and was close to completing his move. |
Town Confirm Signing of Forest Green Striker Moore Sat 14th Jan 2017 17:31
Town have confirmed the signing of Forest Green Rovers striker Kieffer Moore on an 18-month deal, TWTD having revealed that the Blues were close to signing the 24-year-old earlier today. |
Ipswich Town 3-2 Blackburn Rovers - Match Report Sat 14th Jan 2017 17:22
Tom Lawrence scored twice - the second a brilliant 30-yard strike - and Christophe Berra once as Town beat Blackburn Rovers 3-2 at Portman Road. Man of the match Lawrence opened the scoring with a low freekick before Hope Akpan pulled a goal back for the visitors just before half-time. Berra restored the lead soon after the restart, Lawrence made it 3-1 with his stunner, prior to Danny Graham pulling one back from the penalty spot for the Lancastrians. |
Ipswich Town 3-2 Blackburn Rovers - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 14th Jan 2017 17:01
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Ipswich Town 1-1 Blackburn Rovers - Half-Time Sat 14th Jan 2017 16:08
Tom Lawrence was on target for the Blues and Hope Akpan for Blackburn as the first half of Town’s home game against Rovers ended 1-1. |
Chambers, Skuse and Bialkowski Return Against Blackburn Sat 14th Jan 2017 14:27
Town have made three changes for this afternoon’s home game against Blackburn with skipper Luke Chambers, Cole Skuse and Bartosz Bialkowski returning to the team. |
Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers - Chatroom Open Sat 14th Jan 2017 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. |
Town Closing in on First Signing Sat 14th Jan 2017 12:57
TWTD understands Town are closing in on the signing of Forest Green Rovers striker Kieffer Moore, who has recently been on loan at Torquay United. |
McCarthy Knows Nothing of Wolves Interest in "Important" Captain Chambers Sat 14th Jan 2017 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy says he knows nothing of reported Wolves interest in his skipper Luke Chambers and guesses that the link came about as his contract is currently in its final six months, although the Blues manager points out the club have an option to keep their captain for an additional year. |
McCarthy: Championship Tougher Than Ever But Not Mission Impossible for Town Sat 14th Jan 2017 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy believes this season’s Championship is the toughest ever but dismissed the suggestion that it is mission impossible for the Blues, despite other clubs splashing out huge sums in fees and wages. |
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On Thursday, 14th January 2016 |
Chambers: Leeds Boss’s Comments Disrespectful and Staggering Thu 14th Jan 2016 18:06
Luke Chambers has hit back at Leeds manager Steve Evans for his comments after the Blues’ 2-1 victory over the Whites on Tuesday, which the Town skipper felt were “disrespectful” and “staggering”. |
Fortuna Blues Back in Town Thu 14th Jan 2016 17:10
Town’s Blue Army will once again be augmented by fans from German side Fortuna Düsseldorf when Preston North End visit Portman Road on Saturday. |
Ticket Promotion at Preston Game Thu 14th Jan 2016 17:03
Town are holding a ticket promotion at Saturday’s home game against Preston North End. |
Supple: Still No Regrets Thu 14th Jan 2016 13:40
Former Town goalkeeper Shane Supple still has no regrets about his decision to retire from professional football six years ago, he told Josh Prenderville when he caught up with him in Dublin recently. |
Supple: I'd Have Liked to Play for Mick Thu 14th Jan 2016 13:40
Former Town goalkeeper Shane Supple admits that he would have liked to have been managed by current Blues boss Mick McCarthy. Supple, who retired from the game aged 22 in 2009 to return to Ireland, sees similarities between McCarthy and former Town boss Joe Royle. |
Supple: Webster Was Huge Influence Thu 14th Jan 2016 13:40
Former Town goalkeeper Shane Supple doesn’t believe goalkeeping coach Malcolm Webster should be blamed were either Dean Gerken or Bartosz Bialkowski to suffer a dip in form. |
Fraser in Team of the Week Thu 14th Jan 2016 11:09
Winger Ryan Fraser has been named in the Sky Bet Football League Team of the Week for his performance during Tuesday’s 2-1 home victory over Leeds United. |
Stewart Rejoins Doncaster Thu 14th Jan 2016 10:48
League One Doncaster Rovers have confirmed that out-of-favour Blues winger Cameron Stewart has rejoined them on loan for the rest of the season. |
Pompey: Clarke's a Pleasure to Work With Thu 14th Jan 2016 06:00
Portsmouth assistant manager Leam Richardson says on-loan Blues centre-half Matt Clarke has been a “pleasure to work with" and is delighted that the Barham-born academy product has extended his spell at Fratton Park until the end of the season. |
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On Wednesday, 14th January 2015 |
McCarthy: Game Was a Damp Squib Wed 14th Jan 2015 23:26
Boss Mick McCarthy felt the Blues 1-0 FA Cup third round replay defeat to Southampton was a damp squib with the Saints comfortable victors at Portman Road. Shane Long netted the game’s only goal in the 19th minute. |
McCarthy Confirms Sammon Exit Wed 14th Jan 2015 22:47
Town boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that striker Conor Sammon has left the club with his season-long loan having been ended early. The Derby striker is now expected to join Rotherham with Huddersfield also having shown interest. |
Ipswich Town 0-1 Southampton - Player Ratings and Reports Wed 14th Jan 2015 22:08
If you saw the match, how did they play? |
Town 0-1 Southampton - Match Report Wed 14th Jan 2015 22:01
Shane Long’s 19th minute goal was enough to see Southampton to a 1-0 FA Cup third round replay over the Blues at Portman Road. Town never looked like getting back into the game against an impressive Saints outfit, who now face Crystal Palace at home in round four. |
Town 0-1 Southampton - Half-Time Wed 14th Jan 2015 20:59
Shane Long’s 19th minute goal has given Southampton a 1-0 half-time lead over the Blues in this evening’s FA Cup third round replay at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town v Southampton - Chatroom Open Wed 14th Jan 2015 19:20
If you're not at Portman Road this evening, come and join us in the chatroom while you watch the coverage on BBC1. |
Bialkowski Starts But No Place for Sammon in 18 Wed 14th Jan 2015 19:08
Bartosz Bialkowski starts for the Blues in tonight’s FA Cup third round replay against his old club Southampton at Portman Road with Dean Gerken having picked up an injury, while there is no place in the 18 for the apparently exiting Conor Sammon. |
Sammon Now Linked With Rotherham Move Wed 14th Jan 2015 17:33
Rotherham United are reportedly set to sign striker Conor Sammon, who is currently on loan with the Blues from Derby, on loan for the rest of the season. |
North American Fans to Hold Las Vegas Meet-Up Wed 14th Jan 2015 11:56
Town's North American Supporters Club are organising their 2015 get-together in Las Vegas from Friday November 13th to Monday November 16th with all Blues fans welcome to join them. |
Pre-Match Naked Football Show Wed 14th Jan 2015 11:18
This evening's pre-match Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) ahead of the FA Cup replay against Southampton sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Dan Casseldon and The Man from Block H to discuss the game and all matters Town. |
Hunt: We'll Put Setback Behind Us Wed 14th Jan 2015 06:00
Town midfielder Stephen Hunt has insisted Saturday’s defeat at home to promotion rivals Derby will not have a knock-on effect. |
Hunt: FA Cup Not a Hindrance Wed 14th Jan 2015 06:00
Stephen Hunt does not see the FA Cup as a hindrance to Town’s promotion challenge — in fact far from it. |
Hunt: Let's Get Portman Road Rocking Wed 14th Jan 2015 06:00
Stephen Hunt believes the decision to reduce admission prices for Town’s FA Cup third round replay against Southampton at Portman Road this evening was a masterstroke. |
McCarthy: A Tough Ask But We Can Win Wed 14th Jan 2015 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy believes his Ipswich Town side are capable of causing an FA Cup upset when they take on the Premier League’s third-placed side Southampton in tonight’s third round replay at Portman Road (BBC1 from 7.30pm, KO 7.55pm). McCarthy says he saw enough in the Blues’ display in the 1-1 draw at St Mary’s 10 days ago to feel his team is in with a chance. |
Hunt: Tremendous Togetherness Wed 14th Jan 2015 06:00
Town midfielder Stephen Hunt has hailed the Portman Road team spirit as the best he has encountered in a career that took him to Crystal Palace, Brentford, Reading, Hull and Wolves before coming to Suffolk last season. |
Our Last Trip To Portman Road Went Okay - Notes For The Southampton Replay Wed 14th Jan 2015 05:04
HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Wednesday night’s FA Cup replay by delving into their forums. |
London Branch Meet-Up for Cup Replay Wed 14th Jan 2015 04:48
The London Branch of the Supporters Club have organised a meet-up at the Duke Of York Pub off New Bond Street for those not making the trip to Portman Road for Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay against Southampton (BBC1, KO 7.55pm). |
Train Company to Provide Buses Wed 14th Jan 2015 04:18
Abellio Greater Anglia will lay on buses to get fans home if Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay against Southampton goes to extra-time and penalties. Abellio had previously announced that trains will not be held back if the match goes beyond the 90 minutes. |
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On Tuesday, 14th January 2014 |
McCarthy Angry and Frustrated Tue 14th Jan 2014 23:03
Boss Mick McCarthy couldn’t hide his anger and frustration after the Blues’ 3-2 FA Cup defeat at Preston. |
Preston 3-2 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings Tue 14th Jan 2014 21:52
If you saw the match, please enter your player ratings. |
Preston 3-2 Ipswich Town - Your Report Tue 14th Jan 2014 21:51
Please add your mini-reports to the site building up a portfolio over the season. |
Preston 3-2 Town Tue 14th Jan 2014 21:50
Sub Joe Garner scored a 20-minute second-half hat-trick as League One Preston came from behind to beat the Blues 3-2 at Deepdale and end Town’s FA Cup interest at the third round replay stage. After a goalless first half, Frank Nouble put the Blues in front but Garner hit back twice in a minute before sub David McGoldrick equalised, however, the Lilywhites striker’s third in the 87th minute sealed the victory. |
Preston 0-0 Town - Half-Time Tue 14th Jan 2014 20:35
Town and Preston's FA Cup third round replay at Deepdale remains 0-0 at the break. |
Preston v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open Tue 14th Jan 2014 19:30
How better to join in on match days if you can't be there to listen to your radio and chat on here with fellow Town fans? |
Blues Much-Changed at Preston Tue 14th Jan 2014 19:02
Mick McCarthy has named the expected much-changed side for this evening’s FA Cup third round replay at Preston. |
Leddy Nets as U21s Draw Tue 14th Jan 2014 15:43
A late header from Jon Leddy rescued a point for a young Town U21 side as they drew 1-1 with Brentford at Playford Road on Tuesday afternoon. |
Loach: Lessons Learned From First Game Tue 14th Jan 2014 12:00
Town keeper Scott Loach believes enough was learned from the first game between the sides to ensure Preston are not underestimated in tonight’s FA Cup third round replay at Deepdale. |
Catch-22 for Loach Tue 14th Jan 2014 12:00
Town goalkeeper Scott Loach finds himself in what could be described as a classic Catch-22 situation. |
Youngster Clarke Getting Better and Better Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:06
Boss Mick McCarthy says youngster Matt Clarke is looking more and more comfortable training with the first team, despite having had a nervous start early in the season. The 17-year-old central midfielder or defender is in the Town squad for this evening’s FA Cup third round replay at Preston, along with fellow academy scholars Byron Lawrence and Kyle Hammond. |
Loach Could Look to Move On Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:05
Town goalkeeper Scott Loach has admitted he could be forced to consider a future elsewhere. |
Loach Out to Seize Opportunity Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:04
It is unlikely that any Town player will be looking forward to this evening’s FA Cup third round replay at Preston more than stand-in goalkeeper Scott Loach. |
No Axe to Grind With Gerks Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:03
Scott Loach has revealed his frustration — but stressed he has no axe to grind — at being forced to play second fiddle to first-choice goalkeeper Dean Gerken. |
Loach Admits Frustration Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:02
Scott Loach has reflected on his Ipswich career to date and in particular his failure to retain his status as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. |
McCarthy: FA Cup Still Has Its Magic Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:01
Mick McCarthy says the FA Cup may be less important but it’s not lost its magic. The Blues travel to Preston North End tonight for a third round replay. |
Boss Delighted With Anderson and Taylor Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy was delighted with the performances of Paul Anderson and Paul Taylor during Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to QPR. Anderson started as one of a front three for the first time for the Blues, while Taylor made only his second league start for Town since his long-term lay-off with a foot injury. |
McCarthy Expecting Another Tough Tie With Preston Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:00
Mick McCarthy is expecting another tough game when the Blues take on Preston North End in their FA Cup third round replay at Deepdale this evening (KO 7.45pm). As in the first game, the Town boss will field a much-changed side with six first-team squad members not travelling. |
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On Monday, 14th January 2013 |
U21s Win at Charlton Mon 14th Jan 2013 15:04
Town’s U21s beat Charlton 2-1 at their Sparrows Lane training ground this afternoon, Patrick Kisnorbo and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas netting the goals. |
Trialists in U21 Side at Charlton Mon 14th Jan 2013 13:03
Town have named two trialists in the U21 side taking on Charlton at their Sparrows Lane training ground this lunchtime (KO 1pm). Moldovan international defender Petru Racu is joined in the starting line-up by Banbury United winger Kynan Isaac, who has been with the club for a couple of weeks. |
Camp Weighing Up Options Mon 14th Jan 2013 12:11
Town are reported to have held talks with Nottingham Forest keeper Lee Camp regarding a move to Portman Road. The 28-year-old, who has been made available by the Midlands club, has been linked with the Blues since the middle of last week. |
U21s in Action at Charlton Mon 14th Jan 2013 10:23
Recent signing Tyrone Mings is in what’s likely to be a strong Town U21 side in action against Charlton at their Sparrows Lane training ground this afternoon (KO 1pm). The Addicks have confirmed that the game will go ahead despite the overnight snow in some areas. |
Camp Continues to Be Linked Mon 14th Jan 2013 09:30
Town continue to be linked with exiting Nottingham Forest keeper Lee Camp, who was first mentioned in connection with a move to the Blues last week. The 28-year-old has been told he can leave the City Ground in January having failed to agree a new deal with his current terms up in the summer. |
McCarthy: Hard Work the Key Mon 14th Jan 2013 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy says hard work has been the key to the Town revival since he took over at Portman Road. The Blues’ 0-0 draw at Cardiff on Saturday saw them to move to six points from the relegation places in 19th, having been bottom of the table when McCarthy took over at the beginning of November. |
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On Saturday, 14th January 2012 |
Town Lodge Three Bids Sat 14th Jan 2012 19:56
Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that he has lodged bids for three players. The Blues manager is looking to strengthen throughout his squad during the January transfer window. |
Jewell: Lack of Confidence and Poor Defending Let Blackpool Back In Sat 14th Jan 2012 18:20
Town boss Paul Jewell felt his side’s lack of confidence and more bad defending allowed Blackpool to come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Portman Road. |
Town 2-2 Blackpool Sat 14th Jan 2012 17:05
Blackpool came from two goals behind to peg the Blues back to a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. Town looked to have had the game won via a first half own goal by Angel Martinez and a Tommy Smith header after the break, but subs Elliot Grandin and Kevin Phillips claimed a point for the Seasiders. |
Hyam Starts for Town Sat 14th Jan 2012 14:36
Luke Hyam makes his first league start of the Paul Jewell era in more youthful Town side facing Blackpool at Portman Road this afternoon. Skipper Grant Leadbitter drops out with his hip injury, while Daryl Murphy is also missing from the 16, presumably with an injury, with Josh Carson starting. |
St Ledger Deal Could Still Happen Sat 14th Jan 2012 10:12
Blues boss Paul Jewell hasn’t ruled out Sean St Ledger joining Town later in the month, despite Leicester calling off his loan-with-a-view-to-a-permanent-switch earlier in the week. The Liverpudlian is, however, looking at other targets in various positions. |
JET Enjoyed Ollie Days Sat 14th Jan 2012 10:08
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway’s reputation as one of the wackiest football managers around is well deserved, according to Blues’ star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. |
Trust Collecting Academy Petition Signatures at Today's Game Sat 14th Jan 2012 10:07
Ipswich Town Ist, the Supporters Trust, will be collecting signatures for their petition calling on the club to opt for Category One Academy status before today’s game by the statue of Sir Alf Ramsey. The petition, which was launched earlier in the week, has already reached the 1,000 mark. |
JET Hoping to End Barren Run Sat 14th Jan 2012 08:08
Town star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas goes into today’s home clash against his former loan club Blackpool desperate for a goal to end a lengthy barren run stretching back to August last year. |
Evans Makes Visit to Playford Road Sat 14th Jan 2012 08:05
Town owner Marcus Evans popped in to Playford Road yesterday on a prearranged visit to lend support to his struggling club and under-pressure manager Paul Jewell. Evans, who is based in Dublin, continues to back Jewell despite the Blues sitting in 20th in the Championship. |
Portman Road Phone Lines Hot Sat 14th Jan 2012 08:05
Town manager Paul Jewell says he’s had a few calls from people in football lending their support during the Blues’ struggles but agents have also been on the phone to the club offering potential replacements. |
Evans Still Backing Jewell Sat 14th Jan 2012 08:00
Town owner Marcus Evans says his reasons for appointing manager Paul Jewell are as strong today as they were a year ago, despite the Blues’ lack of progress since the 47-year-old’s appointment. Evans was writing in a lengthy interview in the programme for today’s match against Blackpool. |
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On Friday, 14th January 2011 |
U18s Face Crystal Palace Fri 14th Jan 2011 16:35
Town’s U18s are in action against Crystal Palace at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
Hutchings Set to Be Jewell's Town Assistant Fri 14th Jan 2011 16:17
Town boss Paul Jewell looks set to appoint his former Bradford, Wigan and Derby assistant Chris Hutchings as his number two at Portman Road. Hutchings, 53, was sacked as manager of Walsall last week and was always expected to be reunited with Jewell at Town. |
Scotland, Fallon and Hyam Back For Millwall Trip Fri 14th Jan 2011 15:23
New manager Paul Jewell is able to call on strike pair Jason Scotland and Rory Fallon and midfielder Luke Hyam for his first game in charge of the Blues at Millwall on Saturday. Scotland is OK after a calf injury, Fallon was cup-tied for Arsenal’s visit and Hyam is back after a torn hamstring. |
Arsenal Away Leg Sells Out Fri 14th Jan 2011 12:22
Town have sold their entire allocation of 9,000 tickets for the second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final at Arsenal on Tuesday 25th January. The final 1,100 seats at the Emirates went on sale this morning and were quickly snapped up with queues outside the ground and the Portman Road phonelines jammed. |
Naked Podcast Now Online Fri 14th Jan 2011 12:14
You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 and on iTunes. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by former TWTD editor Gavin Barber, Emma Corlett and Jeremy Leeburn to chat about a momentous week ahead of the Arsenal Carling Cup tie. |
Delaney Unsure Keane Would Have Watched Arsenal Victory Fri 14th Jan 2011 12:11
Centre-half Damien Delaney says he’s not sure whether former boss Roy Keane would have watched Town’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory over Arsenal at home on TV. The 29-year-old says he was sad to see the former manager move on last week. |
McParland: Wickham Could Be Unplayable Fri 14th Jan 2011 09:23
Former Blues caretaker-manager Ian McParland says Town striker Connor Wickham “could be unplayable” once he gets a bit older. The Scot, who left the club yesterday, says the 17-year-old has a lot to learn but could go a long, long way in football. |
Reid Set for Fallon Talks With Jewell Fri 14th Jan 2011 09:17
Plymouth boss Peter Reid says he plans to talk to new Town manager Paul Jewell regarding Rory Fallon’s future. The New Zealander’s Portman Road loan comes to an end on January 22nd. |
McParland Disappointed by Fabregas Comments Fri 14th Jan 2011 08:58
Exiting former caretaker-manager Ian McParland says he was disappointed to hear Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas claim the Blues played rugby to beat the Gunners on Wednesday. McParland, who officially left Town yesterday, says his players did exactly what was asked of them. |
Delaney: Important We Put in a Performance Fri 14th Jan 2011 08:47
Defender Damien Delaney felt it was important that Town's players put in a big performance against Arsenal on Wednesday having been beaten 7-0 by Chelsea on Sunday. The Irishman was on the bench for the FA Cup drubbing at Stamford Bridge but returned to the heart of the defence for the 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory over the Gunners. |
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On Thursday, 14th January 2010 |
Keane Takes Blame for Healy's Failure to Make an Impression Thu 14th Jan 2010 18:43
Boss Roy Keane says he blames himself in part for midfielder Colin Healy’s failure to make an impression at Portman Road since making his move from Cork City in the summer. The former Irish international joined SPL side Falkirk on loan until the end of the season earlier this week. |
Forest: Adebola is Not For Sale Thu 14th Jan 2010 15:23
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies says he knows nothing of Town interest in striker Dele Adebola and has no plans to sell the 34-year-old Nigerian. Chief scout Steve McCall and coach Ian McParland watched Adebola in action against Birmingham earlier in the week, although there is no suggestion that the Blues have as yet made an approach for the ex-Crewe frontman. |
Baptiste Trial Now in February Thu 14th Jan 2010 09:30
Trinidad and Tobago international Kerry Baptiste will now join Town for his trial in February, according to Darryl Warner, the managing director of his current club Joe Public. Baptiste, 28, was due to spend this week with the Blues but his spell was postponed due to the weather. |
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On Wednesday, 14th January 2009 |
Tickets to Chelsea on Sale on Thursday Wed 14th Jan 2009 22:12
Town will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the Premier League side came from behind to defeat Southend 4-1 at Roots Hall. Tickets for the January 14th game go on sale on Thursday morning. |
Jim: Naylor Still Has Part to Play Despite Move Wed 14th Jan 2009 19:58
Boss Jim Magilton says Richard Naylor's loan move to Leeds United doesn't signal the end of the long-serving defender's days with the Blues. The 31-year-old has joined the club he supported as a boy for a month. |
Naylor Joins Leeds On Loan Wed 14th Jan 2009 17:10
Town club captain Richard Naylor has joined League One side Leeds United on loan until February 9th. Naylor, 31, was born in Leeds and supported the club as a boy. |
Jim Happy With Chelsea or Southend Wed 14th Jan 2009 13:23
Boss Jim Magilton says he's not bothered whether the Blues face Chelsea or Southend in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, 24th January. The Shrimpers take on the former Premier League champions in their third round replay this evening (ITV1 8pm). |
Naked Football Show on ICR FM This Evening Wed 14th Jan 2009 12:29
Don't forget The Naked Football Show this evening on ICR FM from 6pm-6.30pm. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham will be joined by Joe Ward and Ady Smith, the landlord of The Dove Street Inn. |
No Town Comment on Bruce Snub Wed 14th Jan 2009 08:57
Town are not commenting on reports that central defender Alex Bruce is set to reject the offer of a new two-year deal. The club is determined not to be drawn on any transfer issue during the January transfer window. |
Town Watch Northern Irish Youngster Again Wed 14th Jan 2009 00:50
Town are again reported to have watched Northern Irish U21 international midfielder Philip Lowry in action for his club Institute. A Blues representative was at a match against Bangor on Saturday, while Coventry City and Sheffield United scouts were at Tuesday's game with Glentoran. |
Reserves Lose at Wycombe Wed 14th Jan 2009 00:04
Connor Wickham netted his first goal for the reserves as a young second string side lost 2-1 to Wycombe Wanderers at Marlow's Alfred Davis Ground on Tuesday evening. |
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On Monday, 14th January 2008 |
Fernandes on Trial With Blues Mon 14th Jan 2008 21:57
Town have taken APOEL Nicosia's Ricardo Fernandes on trial, according to reports in Cyprus. The 29-year-old Portuguese left midfielder flew to the UK on Monday after the Cypriot side gave permission for Fernandes to spend time with the Blues, while another Championship club are also said to be interested. |
Haynes in Team of the Week Mon 14th Jan 2008 15:54
Town's Danny Haynes has been named in the Coca-Cola Championship Team of the Week for his display against Stoke on Saturday. |
Alexander: No Penalty Mon 14th Jan 2008 09:21
Town keeper Neil Alexander has denied Stoke boss Tony Pulis's claim that his side ought to have been awarded a penalty late in Saturday's game when the Scottish international clashed with Potters sub Jon Parkin. |
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On Sunday, 14th January 2007 |
Jim Denies Macken Report Sun 14th Jan 2007 19:03
Boss Jim Magilton has denied reports in London claiming that striker Jon Macken has turned down the chance to join the Blues on a permanent basis. Magilton has previously said that he is keen to sign the former loanee on a full-time deal. |
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On Saturday, 14th January 2006 |
Collins Scores Debut Goal Sat 14th Jan 2006 20:33
On-loan defender Aidan Collins scored on his debut for Wycombe Wanderers as the Chairboys defeated Notts County 2-0 at the Causeway Stadium. Collins tapped in a rebound off the post in the 58th minute. |
Willie: Draw Fair Result Sat 14th Jan 2006 19:35
Assistant manager Willie Donachie felt a draw was a fair result after Town's game with Sheffield United ended 1-1. Donachie took over the post-match duties as Joe Royle is suffering from a bad back. |
Town 1-1 Sheffield United Sat 14th Jan 2006 19:15
Danny Webber's goal 13 minutes from the end prevented the Blues from taking all three points against second-placed Sheffield United. Town had led an entertaining game through Jimmy Juan's 54th minute freekick. |
Pools Bid for McDonald Sat 14th Jan 2006 01:04
Town have turned down a bid of £75,000 from Hartlepool for Dean McDonald. Meanwhile, Aidan Collins has joined Wycombe on a month's loan. |
Anderson Apology to Town Sat 14th Jan 2006 00:37
New investor Michael Anderson says he regrets not revealing to Town his previous associations in football and has apologised. |
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On Friday, 14th January 2005 |
Peters Deal Sealed Fri 14th Jan 2005 19:51
Town have confirmed that Canadian international Jaime Peters has committed his future to the Blues. The 17-year-old is at the club this weekend with his agent and will officially join Town on his 18th birthday on May 4th. |
Murphy in Waterford Talks Fri 14th Jan 2005 17:25
Town target Daryl Murphy is in talks regarding extending his contract with Eirecom League side Waterford United. Murphy had a trial with the Blues in December and is set for a second spell at Portman Road once he is over a groin injury. |
Deano Waiting Patiently Fri 14th Jan 2005 15:58
Striker Dean Bowditch says he's not too downcast despite a lack of first team opportunities this season. The frontman's best performance of the season came in the away game against tomorrow's opponents Coventry, when he scored the first of Town's goals in a 2-1 win. |
Karb Loan Extension? Fri 14th Jan 2005 14:35
Town are aiming to keep loan full-back Danny Karbassiyoon beyond the one month of his current spell. Boss Joe Royle is hopeful that Arsenal will allow the American a longer stay at Portman Road. |
Town to Make Two Changes Fri 14th Jan 2005 14:01
Town will make two changes for the visit of troubled Championship strugglers Coventry City. Central defender Richard Naylor is back after his groin injury but midfielder Ian Westlake is unavailable due to suspension. |
Murray Joins Hibs Fri 14th Jan 2005 13:15
Midfielder Antonio Murray has joined Scottish Premier League side Hibernian until the end of the season having had his contract with Town terminated. The Cambridge-born player has been on trial with Tony Mowbray's club since the beginning of the week. |
Peters Set to Sign Fri 14th Jan 2005 13:05
Canadian international winger Jaime Peters is on the verge of signing for the Blues. Free agent Peters, 17, will be at Portman Road today with his agent with negotiations expected to reach their conclusion over the weekend. |
Competition Winner Fri 14th Jan 2005 10:57
Last weekend we ran a competition to win a copy of Ipswich Town Club Manager 2005 and the draw has been made this morning. You had to guess the score of the Bolton FA Cup match. |
New Signing Soon? Fri 14th Jan 2005 09:01
Town chairman David Sheepshanks has hinted that the Blues may make a new signing in the near future. Boss Joe Royle recently said he has been looking at bringing in a player on loan. |
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On Wednesday, 14th January 2004 |
Bent Out of Shape Wed 14th Jan 2004 15:09
Striker Darren Bent is out of the match with Crewe Alexandra on Saturday and will have scan on his ankle to assess the problem which has kept him out of action for the last couple of weeks. |
Reserves Side Facing Dons Wed 14th Jan 2004 13:47
Town have named the reserve side facing Wimbledon at Milton Keynes this evening (KO 7pm). Andy Marshall will play in goal while Drissa Diallo, Georges Santos and Dean Bowditch are also involved. |
Collins Ban Confirmed Wed 14th Jan 2004 13:34
The FA have confirmed that Aidan Collins will be suspended for the FA Youth Cup tie at home to Sunderland on January 28th (KO 7pm). |
No Nabil Interest Wed 14th Jan 2004 10:43
Town boss Joe Royle says he is surprised that no club has come in for free transfer-listed Dutch midfielder Nabil Abidallah. The 21-year-old has been available on a free for some while but the club has received no firm offers. |
Collins Out of Cup Clash? Wed 14th Jan 2004 10:35
Central defender Aidan Collins could miss the FA Youth Cup clash with Sunderland on January 28th (Portman Road, 7pm) due to the red card he picked up in the U19 draw with Wimbledon on Saturday. |
Barron to Get Chance? Wed 14th Jan 2004 10:08
Academy youngster Scott Barron could come into Joe Royle's plans for Saturday's home game with Crewe as Matt Richards is a doubt due to a hamstring injury. Barron has impressed in the reserves this season after switching from left midfield to left-back. |
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On Tuesday, 14th January 2003 |
Magilton Injury Worry Tue 14th Jan 2003 19:21
Midfielder Jim Magilton is Joe Royle's main worry ahead of Saturday's home game with Preston North End. |
More Could Go - Joe Tue 14th Jan 2003 16:55
Joe Royle has reiterated that more Town players could leave during the January transfer window. Already the Blues have lost Jamie Clapham to Birmingham with speculation surrounding a number of others. |
Joe Expects to Keep Pair Tue 14th Jan 2003 16:45
Town boss Joe Royle says he doesn't expect to have any problems keeping Darren Ambrose and Darren Bent with Town during the World U20 Championship in March and April. Royle says that so far the FA have been very understanding on issues such as this one. |
Bouzin Interest Confirmed Tue 14th Jan 2003 15:17
Town manager Joe Royle has confirmed that the Blues are to look at Lorient full-back Yohan Bouzin. Earlier, reports in France said the 28-year-old is set for a trial with the Blues. |
Brum Back for Hermann? Tue 14th Jan 2003 12:25
Reports this afternoon suggest that Birmingham City could come back in for Hermann Hreidarsson should they fail in the their £3 million swoop for Arsenal's Matthew Upson, a move that is said to have fallen through. |
No U20s Call for Darrens? Tue 14th Jan 2003 12:03
The FA's decision not to call-up Wayne Rooney for the England squad for the World U20 Championship in March and April looks to be good news for Town. Both Darren Ambrose and Darren Bent have also been tipped to be members of Les Reed's squad for the tournament in the United Arab Emirates. |
New French Town Trialist Tue 14th Jan 2003 11:12
According to reports in France Town are to take Lorient defender Yohan Bouzin on a four day trial. Bouzin, 28, is thought to want to leave Ulrich Le Pen's former club. |
Fulham Bent Link Again Tue 14th Jan 2003 09:16
Town striker Marcus Bent is again reported to be interesting Fulham. The Londoners were first linked with Bent last summer and again just before Christmas. |
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On Monday, 14th January 2002 |
City Game Confirmed on TV Mon 14th Jan 2002 18:40
Town's FA Cup tie with Manchester City will definitely be on TV, but as yet the question of when and on which channel is still to be resolved. Tuesday's game between Middlesbrough and Wimbledon will sort out the details of the Portman Road game. |
Todd Leaves Rams Mon 14th Jan 2002 17:56
Town will face a Colin Todd-less Derby County on Saturday when they travel to Pride Park. The Rams' manager has left the club "in a bid to give new impetus to the club's Premiership survival campaign," according to their official website. |
Traffic Hell for Fans Mon 14th Jan 2002 13:18
More than 100 Town supporters returned to their cars after Saturday's game to discover they had been given a parking ticket. Supporters parking in West End Road were targeted by traffic wardens as they watched the Blues beat Spurs 2-1. |
Club on Away Fan Encroachment Mon 14th Jan 2002 11:13
Town ticket office manager John Ford has commented on reports that there were large numbers of Spurs supporters in home sections during Saturday's 2-1 win against the London side. |
Academy News Mon 14th Jan 2002 10:17
Town's Academy sides had mixed fortunes on their trip to Aston Villa. The U19s won while the U17s lost. |
Tiatto Linked Mon 14th Jan 2002 10:02
Manchester City's Australian midfielder Danny Tiatto is being linked with a possible summer move to Town. Tiatto, 28, was sent off yesterday as City beat Norwich 3-1 at Maine Road. |
Armstrong Injured Mon 14th Jan 2002 09:59
Alun Armstrong is a new fitness worry for George Burley ahead of next week's six-pointer at Derby. Armstrong collided with a linesman and an advertising hoarding during the Spurs game and is suffering with back and neck problems. |
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On Sunday, 14th January 2001 |
Town 2-0 Leicester Sun 14th Jan 2001 20:18
Sven-Goran Eriksson got to see two English goalscorers this afternoon as Town comprehensively beat Leicester 2-0. Had it not been for some inspired keeping from former Southend player Simon Royce and one or two bad misses from Town players it could have been even more. Town went back to fourth in the table as Marcus Stewart became the first Town player to top the Premiership goalscoring charts. He now has fourteen League goals and one in each of the cups, his goal today was also his sixth goal in consecutive games. |
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On Friday, 14th January 2000 |
Squad for Swindon Fri 14th Jan 2000 17:52
Town are pretty much at full strength for tomorrow's match with ailing Swindon. David Johnson is back after suspension and Jim Magilton is available for selection after missing the game at Port Vale. Gary Croft is in the squad but is only expected to be a substitute with Mickey Stockwell replacing the suspended Fabian Wilnis. Full squad: R Wright, Salmon, Stockwell, Clapham, Croft, Mowbray, McGreal, Venus, Brown, Holland, Magilton, J Wright, Scowcroft, Johnson, Naylor, Axeldal, Midgley, Friars and Logan. |
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