On Thursday, 27th July 2023

Town Announce Matchday Ticket Prices Thu 27th Jul 2023 18:28
Town have confirmed their matchday prices for the 2023/24 season, reintroducing a grading system for games for the first time since 2015/16.

Town to Complete Pre-Season Programme at Innsbruck Cup Thu 27th Jul 2023 13:56
Town wrap up their pre-season friendly programme with two 60-minute games against Bundesliga opposition at the Innsbruck Cup in Austria on Friday with the matches shown live on TownTV.

Town Women Sign Keeper On Loan Thu 27th Jul 2023 12:16
Ipswich Town Women have signed Wales international call-up Poppy Soper on a season-long loan from Championship Charlton Athletic.

Mowbray: Town Will Be a Big Test Thu 27th Jul 2023 10:11
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray believes Town will be a big test for his side when the teams meet in their opening game live on Sky on Sunday 6 August.

On Wednesday, 27th July 2022

[Podcast] The Naked Football Show - Listen Again Wed 27th Jul 2022 23:35
This week's Naked Football Show is now available online.

Blues Youngster Oudnie-Morgan Nets Stunner For Northern Ireland U18s Wed 27th Jul 2022 21:26
Academy youngster Rio Oudnie-Morgan smashed a brilliant strike for Northern Ireland’s U18s as they were beaten 3-1 by their Manchester United counterparts at SuperCupNI in Ballymena this evening.

Ndaba Signs New Deal Wed 27th Jul 2022 18:43
Blues defender Corrie Ndaba has signed a new three-year contract running to the summer of 2025 with the club having an option for a further season.

Aluko: I Think We've Prepared Ourselves Really Well Wed 27th Jul 2022 15:09
Blues forward Sone Aluko says he’s happy with how pre-season has gone and can’t wait for the campaign proper to get under way when Bolton Wanderers visit Portman Road on Saturday.

Former Town Defender Berra Announces Retirement Wed 27th Jul 2022 13:58
Former Blues centre-half Christophe Berra has announced his retirement, aged 37.

Bolton Ticket Sales Hit 25,000 Wed 27th Jul 2022 13:46
Town have sold more than 25,000 tickets for Saturday’s season opener against Bolton Wanderers at Portman Road.

Ipswich Town 3-1 Southend United - Gallery Wed 27th Jul 2022 11:30
Photos from yesterday's 3-1 victory over Southend at Portman Road.

On Tuesday, 27th July 2021

Ward on Target as U23s Draw at Braintree Tue 27th Jul 2021 22:45
Matt Ward was on target for the Blues’ U23s as the drew 1-1 away at Braintree Town.

Jeffers: Loads of Positives Going Forward, Dobra Was Special Tue 27th Jul 2021 22:27
First-team coach Franny Jeffers felt there were loads of positives going forward as the Blues drew 3-3 at Colchester, citing Armando Dobra’s display as his main highlight.

Colchester United 3-3 Ipswich Town - Match Report Tue 27th Jul 2021 21:48
Joe Pigott, Macauley Bonne and Wes Burns all scored their first goals for Town as the Blues drew 3-3 with Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium. Pigott gave the Blues an early advantage before ex-Town defender Tommy Smith levelled for the home side. Bonne restored the Blues' lead but another former Town player, Frank Nouble, equalised again just before the break. In the second half, a third one-time Town man, Alan Judge, gave the U’s the lead, before Burns curled in a late free-kick.

Colchester United 2-2 Ipswich Town - Half-Time Tue 27th Jul 2021 20:42
Town and Colchester are level at 2-2 at half-time at the Jobserve Community Stadium.

Holy, Donacien, Dobra and Ndaba Among Starters at Colchester Tue 27th Jul 2021 19:11
Tomas Holy, Janoi Donacien, Armando Dobra and Corrie Ndaba are among those starting for the Blues at Colchester this evening.

Chaplin Signing Confirmed Tue 27th Jul 2021 18:25
Town have confirmed the signing of Conor Chaplin from Barnsley.

Town Announce Matchday Prices Tue 27th Jul 2021 18:10
The cheapest adult matchday ticket at Portman Road in the season ahead will be £21.50 the club has announced, a reduction on the 2019/20 price, with seats for the opening home game against Morecambe on Saturday 7th August set to go on general sale from midday on Thursday 29th July.

Cook, Ashton and O'Leary at Fans' Forum Tue 27th Jul 2021 16:36
Manager Paul Cook, CEO Mark Ashton and chairman Mike O’Leary will answer questions from fans at the first event of a new series at Portman Road on Thursday.

Plenty of Familiar Faces as Blues Face U's Tue 27th Jul 2021 14:49
The Blues will come up against plenty of familiar faces when they take on Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium this evening (KO 7.45pm).

Edmundson Signing Confirmed Tue 27th Jul 2021 13:38
Town have confirmed the signing of central defender George Edmundson from Rangers.

Bishop's Lincoln Move Confirmed Tue 27th Jul 2021 13:04
Midfielder Teddy Bishop’s move to Lincoln City has been confirmed.

Town Closing in on Signings Nine and 10 Tue 27th Jul 2021 09:43
Town look set to confirm their ninth and 10th additions of the summer today with the deals to sign George Edmundson and Conor Chaplin both close to completion.

On Monday, 27th July 2020

Nydam Nearing Return to Action Mon 27th Jul 2020 18:52
Midfielder or full-back Tristan Nydam is targeting a return to action in October or November having been sidelined since July last year when he broke his right ankle and suffered ligament damage in a pre-season friendly at Notts County.

Season Ticket Holders Quizzed as Town Plan For Fans' Return Mon 27th Jul 2020 15:43
Town are asking season ticket holders to fill in a survey as they work towards facilitating their return to Portman Road in October.

On Saturday, 27th July 2019

Warburton Moves on From Judge and Signs Pugh Sat 27th Jul 2019 23:13
QPR boss Mark Warburton's pursuit of Blues midfielder Alan Judge looks to be at an end.

[Podcast] Ipswich Fanzone - New Podcast Now Online Sat 27th Jul 2019 18:35
A new podcast from Ipswich Fanzone is now available.

Garbutt: We're Itching to Get the Season Started Sat 27th Jul 2019 16:04
Luke Garbutt has said his new Ipswich Town team mates are “itching to get the season started” after their pre-season campaign ended with a 0-0 draw at Cambridge United.

Cambridge United 0-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report Sat 27th Jul 2019 15:00
Flynn Downes was shown a late red card for headbutting Paul Lewis as Ipswich Town ended their pre-season campaign with a moment of madness — and a goalless draw at Cambridge United. The home side were also reduced to 10 men in the same incident.

Norwood and Jackson Both Start at Cambridge Sat 27th Jul 2019 12:32
James Norwood and Kayden Jackson will both start for Ipswich Town in this afternoon’s last pre-season friendly at Cambridge United (KO 1pm).

Jackson Relishing Prospect of Linking Up With Norwood Sat 27th Jul 2019 06:00
Kayden Jackson is relishing the prospect of lining up alongside Town new boy James Norwood after the pair shared six goals over two pre-season games at Colchester and Notts County in the past week.

Jackson Can't Wait For Season to Start Sat 27th Jul 2019 06:00
Striker Kayden Jackson admits he can’t wait for the big kick-off as Town prepare to face Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium this afternoon in their final warm-up game ahead of the trip to Burton on August 3rd that marks the club’s return to English football’s third tier for the first time in 62 years.

Judge Could Return as Blues Face Cambridge in Final Friendly Sat 27th Jul 2019 05:06
Alan Judge could make his first appearance of pre-season when the Blues face Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium in their final friendly (KO 1pm).

On Friday, 27th July 2018

Hurst Will Have to Remain Patient on Returning Players Fri 27th Jul 2018 16:25
Town manager Paul Hurst says it’s going to take the likes of Emyr Huws, Teddy Bishop, Joe Garner, Danny Rowe and Tom Adeyemi a while to reach the fitness levels of their team-mates who have trained throughout pre-season.

West Brom Win Townsend Chase Fri 27th Jul 2018 16:02
West Brom are reported to have won the chase to sign Scunthorpe left-back Conor Townsend, beating the Blues and Hull City.

U23s in Action at Coggeshall Fri 27th Jul 2018 14:55
The Blues’ U23s are in action away against Bostik North side Coggeshall Town on Saturday afternoon at the Seedgrowers’ at West Street (KO 3pm).

I Want to Dare to Dream, Realism is an April Disease - Nottingham Forest Pre-Season Report Fri 27th Jul 2018 14:00
In the 12th of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here at how things have progressed at the City Ground this summer. All of the teams in the division will be covered between now and the start of the season.

Hurst in Charge at Portman Road for the First Time as West Ham Visit Fri 27th Jul 2018 12:57
Blues boss Paul Hurst will take charge of Town for the first time at Portman Road on Saturday when Premier League West Ham visit for the final friendly of pre-season (KO 3pm).

Enjoy Some Euphoria, It is Free - Derby County Pre-Season Report Fri 27th Jul 2018 11:45
In the 11th of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here at how things have progressed for the Rams under new boss Frank Lampard this summer. A report on Nottingham Forest will follow later today and all of the teams in the division will be covered between now and the start of the season.

When Have We Ever Made Easy Work of Anything? - Stoke City Pre-Season Report Fri 27th Jul 2018 10:30
In the 10th of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here at how things have progressed for the Potters after relegation this summer. Reports on Derby County and Nottingham Forest will follow later today, with all of the teams in the division covered between now and the start of the season.

Hurst: Sears Should Show More Self-Belief Fri 27th Jul 2018 08:23
Blues boss Paul Hurst was pleased with striker Freddie Sears’s contribution playing as the number 10 during Tuesday’s 1-0 win away against the MK Dons, the former West Ham man having netted the game’s only goal from the penalty spot, but believes he should show more confidence when in more threatening areas.

Woolfenden Enjoying Pre-Season Opportunity Fri 27th Jul 2018 08:17
Blues defender Luke Woolfenden is delighted to have been given the opportunity to play regularly in the first team during pre-season with Town currently short of centre-halves.

On Thursday, 27th July 2017

McCarthy: Open Day Fabulous and Humbling Thu 27th Jul 2017 17:18
Around 6,500 fans attended Town’s annual Open Day at Portman Road this morning, an event which manager Mick McCarthy hailed as “fabulous” and “humbling”.

Iorfa Targeting Future at Centre-Back Thu 27th Jul 2017 16:15
Is Town new boy Dominic Iorfa a right-back who can play centre-half or a centre-half who can also operate in the full-back role? Who better to ask than the player himself, who has arrived from Wolves on a season-long loan?

Iorfa Relishing Challenge at Town Thu 27th Jul 2017 15:58
New Town recruit Dominic Iorfa is relishing the challenge on offer courtesy of his season-long loan move from Wolves.

It’s All About What Alex Neil Can Implement — Preston North End Pre-Season Report Thu 27th Jul 2017 15:30
In the ninth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here are how the Lilywhites’ are getting on under new - and former Norwich - boss Alex Neil. Every team in the division will be covered by the start of the season.

McCarthy: Striker Signing Likely to Be Loanee Thu 27th Jul 2017 15:12
Town boss Mick McCarthy says his fourth striker signing is more likely to be a loan player and revealed he made enquiries regarding West Ham’s Ashley Fletcher, who is set to join Middlesbrough in a £7 million permanent deal, and Chelsea’s Iké Ugbo, who will spend the season with Barnsley. TWTD revealed that Fletcher was on McCarthy’s wish-list a year ago.

I Suspect it Will Be a Long, Tough Old Season — Bolton Wanderers Pre-Season Report Thu 27th Jul 2017 15:00
In the eighth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here at how things have progressed for the newly-promoted Trotters. A report on Preston will follow later today with the all of the teams in the division covered by the start of the season.

This is Our Most Important Season in a Decade — Barnsley Pre-Season Report Thu 27th Jul 2017 14:36
In the seventh of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, looking here at how the Tykes have gone about rebuilding their squad this summer. Reports on Bolton and Preston will follow later today and all of the teams in the division will covered by the start of the season.

On Wednesday, 27th July 2016

McCarthy at Wimbledon-Palace Friendly Wed 27th Jul 2016 20:07
Town boss Mick McCarthy was at AFC Wimbledon this evening watching the newly-promoted League One side’s friendly against Premier League Crystal Palace.

Town Launch Portman Road Fanzone Wed 27th Jul 2016 17:38
Town have announced the launch of a new matchday Fanzone at weekend games at Portman Road with free entry for all home supporters, featuring bars, live music, food and a kids' area.

Bring on the New Season - Sheffield Wednesday Pre-Season Report Wed 27th Jul 2016 17:00
In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath looks at how the Owls have been getting on since losing their Wembley play-off in May by delving into their forums. Reports on Huddersfield Town, Rotherham United and Nottingham Forest will be on the site tomorrow with the rest of the teams in the division covered between now and the start of the season.

Charlton Athletic 0-0 Town - Match Highlights Wed 27th Jul 2016 16:41
Watch the highlights of Town's 0-0 friendly draw at Charlton Athletic via the club's official YouTube account.

As it Stands, I Would Say Mid-Table Again - Leeds United Pre-Season Report Wed 27th Jul 2016 14:00
In the second of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath looks at how things have progressed at Elland Road this summer under new manager Garry Monk by delving into their forums. A report on Sheffield Wednesday will follow later today with the rest of the teams in the division covered between now and the start of the season.

Wednesday Continue to Eye McGoldrick Wed 27th Jul 2016 13:31
Sheffield Wednesday are continuing to keep tabs on Town striker David McGoldrick, TWTD having first reported their interest in the Republic of Ireland international a month ago.

The Future is Bright, The Future is Black and White - Newcastle United Pre-Season Report Wed 27th Jul 2016 11:00
In the first of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums, starting with how things have progressed for the relegated Magpies this summer. Reports on Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will follow later today with the rest of the teams in the division covered between now and the start of the season.

On Monday, 27th July 2015

Notes for the New Season - Part Four: Bolton, Forest and Derby Mon 27th Jul 2015 11:00
In the fourth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. In today’s report, we look at how things are shaping up at Bolton Wanderers and the league’s two East Midlands contenders, Nottingham Forest and Derby County.

Bradford Eyeing Ando Mon 27th Jul 2015 10:11
League One Bradford City are the latest club to show interest in signing released Blues winger Paul Anderson, TWTD understands.

McCarthy's Big Keeper Decision Mon 27th Jul 2015 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy admits choosing which of his two goalkeepers will start at Brentford on the opening day of the Championship season will be a difficult decision. The Blues face the Bees at Griffin Park on Saturday 8th August.

McCarthy: Didzy Believes He Owes Us Mon 27th Jul 2015 06:00
Blues manager Mick McCarthy says striker David McGoldrick believes he “owes us a turn” having missed most of the end of the last two seasons due to injuries.

On Saturday, 27th July 2013

McCarthy: A Game of Two Halves Sat 27th Jul 2013 18:01
Boss Mick McCarthy felt the Blues’ 3-3 draw at Notts County was a game of two halves, affected by the inevitable pre-season substitution.

Carson Set for Trial as Lee Joins in Training Sat 27th Jul 2013 17:52
Boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that midfielder Josh Carson is set for a trial at an unnamed club this week. The Blues manager also confirmed that former striker Alan Lee has trained with his first team and that he is assessing the 34-year-old, who was released by Huddersfield at the end of last season and has been coaching with the Town academy.

Notts County 3-3 Town Sat 27th Jul 2013 16:51
Luke Hyam, Daryl Murphy and Paul Taylor were on the scoresheet as Town’s final pre-season friendly ended 3-3 at Notts County. The Blues were 2-1 in front at the break — ex-Town striker Danny Haynes netting for the home side — before Taylor lashed in a brilliant freekick for a much-changed Blues side after the break and County added two more, including a brilliant equaliser from Yoann Arquin.

Notts County 1-2 Town - Half-Time Sat 27th Jul 2013 15:57
Goals from Luke Hyam and Daryl Murphy see the Blues lead Notts County 2-1 at half-time, ex-Town striker Danny Haynes netting the home side’s goal.

Anderson and Skuse Start at Notts County Sat 27th Jul 2013 14:07
Paul Anderson and Cole Skuse are both included in the Town side taking on Notts County at Meadow Lane in this afternoon’s final pre-season friendly (KO 3pm). The former Nottingham Forest man has missed the last two games with a hamstring problem, while Skuse was subbed with a knee injury at Colchester on Tuesday.

Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Three Sat 27th Jul 2013 12:00
In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The East Lancashire teams of Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are under the spotlight in today’s notes.

Life's a Pitch at Lunchtime Sat 27th Jul 2013 09:31
BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch is live over Saturday lunchtime (midday to 2pm), looking forward to the season ahead. Presenter Mark Murphy is joined by most of the show’s other regulars, football’s youngest pundit Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham, who will be at Notts County ahead of today’s friendly, but Blues legend Kevin Beattie is taking a week off.

On Friday, 27th July 2012

U18s Win at Southwold Fri 27th Jul 2012 22:59
Town’s U18s won their annual friendly fixture at Southwold Town 3-1 on Friday evening. A brace from Tom Winter (pictured) and one from Matt Clarke sealed the win in a game which was stopped nine minutes early because of fading light, having previously been briefly halted due to a streaker.

U18s Play Annual Friendly at Southwold Fri 27th Jul 2012 16:14
Town’s U18s are off to north Suffolk for their annual friendly against Southwold Town on the Common this evening (KO 6.30pm).

Kourouma in Squad for Luton Fri 27th Jul 2012 13:06
French-Guinean midfielder Cheick Kourouma has been named in the squad for Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Luton Town (KO 3pm). The former Sochaux, Real Zaragoza and Genoa man, who celebrates his 20th birthday today, has agreed a contract with the Blues but has so far been unable to put pen to paper due to red tape relating to his former clubs.

Friend's Boro Move Back On Fri 27th Jul 2012 11:29
Doncaster Rovers defender George Friend is reported to be undergoing a medical at Middlesbrough. The 24-year-old had been expected to join the Teessiders earlier in the week after the clubs agreed a £250,000 fee but he pulled out of the move at the last minute and was believed to favour a switch to Portman Road instead.

Jewell Delighted With Quality Signing Luongo Fri 27th Jul 2012 09:33
Blues boss Paul Jewell was delighted with the way new loan signing Massimo Luongo settled into the Town side during Wednesday’s 2-0 pre-season victory at Cambridge United. The Tottenham midfielder caught the eye playing at the most defensive point of a diamond midfield.

On Wednesday, 27th July 2011

New Role for Milts Wed 27th Jul 2011 23:02
TWTD understands that former Blues midfielder Simon Milton has taken on the role of player liaison manager at Portman Road.

Town Make Stearman Enquiry Wed 27th Jul 2011 22:58
Town have made an enquiry to Saturday’s friendly opponents Wolves regarding their versatile defender Richard Stearman. The 23-year-old’s opportunities at Molineux look likely to be limited during the season ahead with manager Mick McCarthy having signed Roger Johnson from Birmingham for £4 million earlier this summer.

Chopra India Hopes Ended Wed 27th Jul 2011 22:46
All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das says Town striker Michael Chopra will not be able to play international football for India, the country of his father’s birth, after all. The ex-England U21 cap looked into switching allegiance to India late last year, ahead of the Asian Cup which was held in January.

Reserves Draw at Needham Wed 27th Jul 2011 21:46
Tamás Priskin netted a 53rd minute equaliser as a Town XI drew 1-1 at Needham Market on Wednesday evening. Former Blues academy defender Ollie Fenn had put the Ryman League Division One North side ahead on 26.

Leddy Nets in U18s Draw Wed 27th Jul 2011 16:32
Republic of Ireland U16 international midfielder Jon Leddy scored for the Town U18s as they drew 1-1 in a friendly with Luton at Playford Road this afternoon.

Town Open Day Thursday Wed 27th Jul 2011 16:25
Town are holding an open day at Portman Road on Thursday when fans will get the chance to watch the first team squad train. The Blues promised to hold a number of open training sessions after former manager Roy Keane’s policy of welcoming fans to Playford Road on a daily basis was scrapped earlier in the year.

Reserves in Action at Needham Market Wed 27th Jul 2011 15:10
A young Town reserves side is in action against Needham Market at their Bloomfields ground this evening (KO 7.45pm). Colin Healy, Tamás Priskin, Arran Lee-Barrett and Jaime Peters are the senior players involved against the Ryman League Division One North side.

Jewell: Plenty More to Come from Jay Wed 27th Jul 2011 12:13
Blues boss Paul Jewell says Town fans saw only a glimpse of what new signing Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is capable of during last night’s abandoned goalless game at Colchester and believes the 20-year-old will get better as he gets fitter and settles in at his new club. The Londoner joined Town for an initial fee of £1.5 million rising to £2 million from Arsenal yesterday.

Jewell: We Created Nothing at Colchester Wed 27th Jul 2011 10:17
Blues boss Paul Jewell admitted that his side didn’t create any opportunities during Tuesday’s abandoned scoreless game at Colchester but says his new look team has carved out chances during their other pre-season matches. The Town manager believes that with seven new signings and more to follow, it will take time for his side to get to their best.

Morgan Delighted With Second Win Wed 27th Jul 2011 08:35
Academy chief Sammy Morgan was delighted to see the Town U15s pick up their second win at the Milk Cup in his native Northern Ireland yesterday when they beat County Antrim 2-1, Ted Bishop and Byron Lawrence netting the goals. The Blues youngsters, who defeated Americans the South Coast Strikers on Monday, take on Scottish side Queen of the South in their final Junior section group game today.

Jewell Still Looking for Signings Wed 27th Jul 2011 08:05
Town boss Paul Jewell says yesterday’s sixth and seventh summer signings don’t mark the end of his search for additions to his squad. Having brought in keeper David Stockdale and striker or midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, the Blues manager says there are further deals in the pipeline.

Ward: Referee Made Correct Decision Wed 27th Jul 2011 00:16
Colchester manager John Ward said he and Blues boss Paul Jewell agreed to abandon Town’s pre-season friendly at Colchester along with referee Darren Deadman after U’s midfielder Andy Bond suffered a serious facial injury in the game’s closing stages. Ward revealed Bond lost a tooth and was unconscious for 30 seconds before he was helped to an ambulance at the side of the pitch with blood streaming down his face.

On Tuesday, 27th July 2010

Tiofack in Irish Squad Tue 27th Jul 2010 23:29
New academy striker Carel Tiofack has been named in the Republic of Ireland U17 international squad for an eight-nation friendly tournament in Hungary next week. Tiofack has just started the first year of his scholarship at Playford Road.

Civelli and Quinn Injured as Blues Win at Leiston Tue 27th Jul 2010 23:06
Ronan Murray and David Cawley netted the goals as a young Town second string side won 2-0 at Leiston. However, the evening was less than a success with Luciano Civelli and Alan Quinn substituted with injuries inside the first six minutes.

Garvan and Hourihane Called Up Tue 27th Jul 2010 16:07
Midfielders Owen Garvan and Conor Hourihane have been called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their 2011 European Championship qualifier against Estonia next month.

Hourihane in Squad for Leiston Tue 27th Jul 2010 15:12
New midfield signing Conor Hourihane will be in action when a Town XI travels to Leiston’s Victory Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). Pablo Couñago, Luciano Civelli, Alan Quinn, Colin Healy and Lee Martin are also in the squad.

Wickham Confirms Injury and Norris Also Sidelined Tue 27th Jul 2010 14:08
Striker Connor Wickham has confirmed that he will be out of action for six weeks with an ankle injury. Midfielder David Norris is also currently sidelined with a back problem, which means he will miss the midweek friendlies at Leiston and Bury Town.

Millwall in Lisbie Loan Talks Tue 27th Jul 2010 13:48
Millwall are reportedly in talks with Town regarding a loan move for striker Kevin Lisbie. Lions boss Kenny Jackett first revealed his interest in the 31-year-old in April.

Newcastle Fanzine Wants Town Robson Tributes Tue 27th Jul 2010 12:23
Newcastle United fanzine Talk of the Tyne is publishing a Sir Bobby Robson tribute edition on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the legendary manager's death and are after tributes from Town supporters.

Sunderland Keeper Close to Joining Town Tue 27th Jul 2010 11:30
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says Town are on the verge of signing Black Cats keeper Márton Fülöp. Town made an enquiry regarding the £1 million-rated Hungarian international last week.

Garvan Fee Agreed Tue 27th Jul 2010 09:29
Town and Crystal Palace have agreed a £225,000 fee for midfielder Owen Garvan. Former Blues boss George Burley is a long-time admirer of the former Irish U21 international skipper, who was amongst the eight players made available by Town earlier in the summer.

Wickham to Miss Start of Season Tue 27th Jul 2010 08:59
Striker Connor Wickham injured is ankle in training yesterday and will be out for six weeks. Reports of the England U17 international suffering the knock first surfaced on the TWTD Message Board last night.

On Monday, 27th July 2009

Trialist Nets as Reserves Defeat Debenham Mon 27th Jul 2009 23:42
Portuguese trialist FÃƒÂ¡bio Lopes and midfielder Jamie Griffiths netted the goals as a young Town reserves side won 2-0 at Debenham. The striker was one of two trialists in the Blues side.

O'Connor Signs Deal Mon 27th Jul 2009 16:26
Republic of Ireland U19 international Shane O'Connor has signed his one-year deal with the club. The former Liverpool academy scholar was offered the contract after impressing in a trial.

O'Connor and Brown in Reserves at Debenham Mon 27th Jul 2009 15:10
New recruits Shane O'Connor and Troy Brown are in the squad for tonight's reserves friendly at Debenham LC. Ex-Liverpool academy scholar O'Connor was given a year's contract after impressing on trial, while former Fulham youngster Brown won a similar deal in a spell last season.

Reserves Draw Leiston Mon 27th Jul 2009 09:32
Town's reserves have drawn Leiston at home in the first round of the Suffolk Premier Cup. The Blues returned to the competition after a long absence in 2006/07, carrying off the trophy in their first season back.

Keane Turned Down Rhodes Bid Mon 27th Jul 2009 09:05
Boss Roy Keane has praised Jordan Rhodes after the striker scored the Blues' second goal in the 2-0 victory over Colchester on Saturday. The Town manager also revealed that he turned down a bid for the 19-year-old earlier in the summer.

On Sunday, 27th July 2008

Mogga Not Too Unhappy With Defeat Sun 27th Jul 2008 13:08
West Brom boss Tony Mowbray wasn't too disappointed to see his side lose 2-1 to the Blues at Portman Road on Saturday. The former Town skipper felt his team dominated the first half in particular and Ishmael Miller should have scored more than his single goal.

Fab Could Stay With Town Sun 27th Jul 2008 12:56
Released defender Fabian Wilnis has revealed he could still have a role to play at Portman Road next season. Wilnis is deciding whether to take up a position as a club ambassador or continue playing professionally elsewhere.

On Friday, 27th July 2007

Bury Town 1-6 Town Fri 27th Jul 2007 23:22
Billy Clarke netted a hat-trick as the Blues thrashed Bury Town 6-1 in an entertaining encounter at Ram Meadow. Also on the scoresheet were Danny Haynes, Owen Garvan and Kurt Robinson, while Scott Chaplin registered for the home side.

Navas Move Still On? Fri 27th Jul 2007 14:45
Town are still interested in signing Málaga defender César Navas, according to reports in Spain. The 27-year-old has returned home after breaking a metatarsal and is expected to be out of action for two months.

Rhodes on Standby Fri 27th Jul 2007 13:15
Academy striker Jordan Rhodes is on standby for England ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Korea. Rhodes was in the provisional squad but was left out of the final party.

Lambe in Squad for Bury Fri 27th Jul 2007 12:09
Town have named Bermudian first-year scholar Reggie Lambe in the squad for tonight's friendly at Bury Town, as predicted by TWTD yesterday (KO 7.45pm). Also in the 17-man party are Gavin Williams, Matt Richards, Owen Garvan, Danny Haynes, Jaime Peters and George O'Callaghan.

Hull: Lee Deal Dead Fri 27th Jul 2007 11:11
Hull City chairman Paul Duffen says his club's attempt to sign Town striker Alan Lee now seems to be dead. The Tigers have turned their attention to Leeds frontman Richard Cresswell instead of the Republic of Ireland international.

Town Moved Goalposts Fri 27th Jul 2007 10:20
Hull City boss Phil Brown now says that Town have increased their valuation of striker Alan Lee. Earlier in the week the Tigers manager said the Blues had “come down in their estimation” of the Republic of Ireland international's worth.

Derby Sign Price Fri 27th Jul 2007 09:20
Lewis Price has completed his move to Derby County, signing a three-year contract. The fee is officially undisclosed but is understood to be in the region of £200,000 plus add-ons.

On Thursday, 27th July 2006

McShane Price £250,000 Thu 27th Jul 2006 16:22
Manchester United are reported to have put a £250,000 price-tag on Town target Paul McShane. The Blues were keen to take the Irishman on loan but United want a permanent deal for the defender, who spent last season with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Squad for Lazio Thu 27th Jul 2006 15:36
Town look likely to be without Gavin Williams when they take on Lazio in Friday evening's friendly after the midfielder injured a groin in training (KO 8pm). Better news is that Owen Garvan is over his tendinitis and will start.

McShane Deal Off Thu 27th Jul 2006 12:09
Town's attempt to sign Manchester United centre-half Paul McShane on loan appears to have failed. The Premiership side want the Irishman to move on a permanent basis rather than going on a second season-long loan, the 20-year-old having spent last year with Brighton and Hove Albion.

McShane Set to Sign Thu 27th Jul 2006 09:55
Town are close to signing Manchester United central defender Paul McShane on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old Irishman faced the Blues twice last season while on a similar spell with Brighton and Hove Albion.

On Wednesday, 27th July 2005

McDonald Set to Start Wed 27th Jul 2005 14:17
Dean McDonald will start for the Blues against Atlético Madrid on Friday. Town are short of strikers with Nicky Forster and Dean Bowditch on the sidelines after picking up thigh and foot injuries respectively during the pre-season tour of Hungary.

Southwold 0-3 U18s Wed 27th Jul 2005 10:30
Town U18s started their pre-season programme with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Southwold Town. Goals from Stuart Ainsley, Björn Orri Hermannsson and Charlie Sheringham sealed the win.

Doubts for Atlético Match Wed 27th Jul 2005 09:59
Town have a number of doubts ahead of Friday's home pre-season friendly with Atlético Madrid (KO 7.45pm). New striker Nicky Forster picked up a thigh strain in the game against Ãšjpest and might be rested against the Spanish side.

On Tuesday, 27th July 2004

Hoyte Loan Target? Tue 27th Jul 2004 13:50
TWTD understands that Arsenal full-back Justin Hoyte is the season-long loanee currently targeted by manager Joe Royle. The Town boss revealed at the weekend that he was after a Premiership defender on a year's loan.

Westy a Doubt Tue 27th Jul 2004 13:18
Midfielder Ian Westlake has emerged as a doubt ahead of Wednesday's Dale Roberts testimonial against Newcastle United (KO 7.45pm). Westlake is suffering from an abscess on a tooth and missed training to see a dentist on Tuesday morning.

Santos Expects QPR Move Tue 27th Jul 2004 09:55
French defender Georges Santos says he expects to be a QPR player by the end of the week. Negotiations are continuing between the two clubs and Santos's representatives.

Joe Waiting on Loan Club Tue 27th Jul 2004 09:47
Town manager Joe Royle say he is waiting on hearing from the Premiership club who his defensive loan target plays with. Yesterday Royle denied making a move for Southampton's Chris Baird and dismissed a number of other rumoured targets.

Gousse Won't Face Magpies Tue 27th Jul 2004 09:27
On-trial Guingamp striker Nicolas Gousse will not be in the Town side which faces Newcastle in the Dale Roberts testimonial game on Wednesday (KO 7.45pm).

On Saturday, 27th July 2002

Burley on Win Sat 27th Jul 2002 21:08
Town boss George Burley says his side are continuing to impress him after their 3-0 win against Bristol City. The Town boss singled two-goal Tommy Miller out for special praise.

Bristol City 0-3 Town Sat 27th Jul 2002 17:45
Tommy Miller was the star of the show as Town ran-out fairly easy 3-0 winners against Bristol City. Miller scored two goals after Darren Bent had earlier netted his second of the pre-season campaign. Finidi George and Hermann Hreidarsson were others to impress as Town out-classed the home side.

Burley Confident Sat 27th Jul 2002 08:01
Town boss George Burley says his side are already showing a "steely determination" which will get them back into the Premiership. Burley's side take on Bristol City today in their second Bristol pre-season friendly.

On Friday, 27th July 2001

Another Dane Linked Fri 27th Jul 2001 11:48
George Burley's secondary target may be 23-year-old Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl. The winger currently plays for PSV in Holland, but is not a regular in their side and has been unsettled for a while.

New North in Limbo Fri 27th Jul 2001 11:15
The findings of judicial review of the decision to grant permission for Town's new North Stand will now not be known until mid-August. Mr Justice Harrision, ironically a Norwich fan, has decided to withdraw from proceedings because of his workload.

Scowy Talks Continue Fri 27th Jul 2001 00:12
James Scowcroft is due to be in Leicester tomorrow to continue talks with Peter Taylor. Earlier there were reports of a hitch but this now seems to have been overcome.

On Thursday, 27th July 2000

Computer to Allocate Tickets Thu 27th Jul 2000 17:37
Town have had their in-house IT wizard Colin Hammond design a program to allocate the 2,000 non-season ticket seats. The program, designed in consultation with the ticket office, is designed to allocate seats as fairly as possible amongst Portman Plus holders, with supporters getting to see the better sides in the Division as well as the less popular.

Unlucky Fans Swamp Colchester Thu 27th Jul 2000 12:20
Colchester United are reporting an increase in demand for season tickets and thay are laying the cause firmly at the feet of ITFC.

On Tuesday, 27th July 1999

Cheap Worthington's! Tue 27th Jul 1999 17:13
Town have announced that prices for the First Round of the Worthington Cup will be set at a super once in a lifetime bargain level. In an unusual move for a football club, seats for the August 24th (7.45) clash with Brentford will be £10 and £12 for adults, £3 and £4 for juniors and £7 for other concessions. Bring yer Gran!

Posh Squad Tue 27th Jul 1999 15:21
Town's squad for tonight's game at London Road (7.45) is as follows:

Two Swede Blues? Tue 27th Jul 1999 14:24
News of the Swedish centre-half that George Burley has made a bid for today with the player being named as Helsingborgs' Andreas Jakobson. Town have reportedly put in a bid of £1 million for the sweeper who looks likely to take over the Tony Mowbray role in our three-man central defensive line (whatever happened to Burley's claim we are going to play 4-4-2? No evidence of that so far is there?).

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