On Wednesday, 18th December 2024 |
[Podcast] The Naked Football Show - Listen Again Wed 18th Dec 2024 22:34
This week's Naked Football Show is now available online. |
Facebook Group Organising Fortuna Trip Wed 18th Dec 2024 09:57
The ITFC Fans Page Facebook group is organising another trip to Düsseldorf to watch Fortuna in action against Fürth over the weekend of March 1st. |
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On Monday, 18th December 2023 |
London Branch Meet-Up For Leeds Match Mon 18th Dec 2023 12:27
The London Branch of the Ipswich Town Supporters Club is inviting fellow fans to watch Saturday’s live-on-Sky game at Leeds United at the Brondes Age public house in Camden. |
No Formal Police Complaint Regarding Delia Car Incident Mon 18th Dec 2023 12:06
Police have not received an official complaint regarding the incident in which Norwich City joint-majority shareholder Delia Smith’s car was hit by a beer can on the way into Portman Road on Saturday. |
Keane: I Deserved Sack at Town Mon 18th Dec 2023 10:23
Former Blues boss Roy Keane has admitted he deserved the sack at Town, citing his recruitment and poor results. |
Huws Announces Retirement Mon 18th Dec 2023 10:05
Former Blues midfielder Emyr Huws has announced his playing retirement, aged 30. |
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On Sunday, 18th December 2022 |
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online Sun 18th Dec 2022 18:45
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. |
Tractor Girls Win at Cheltenham Sun 18th Dec 2022 14:08
Ipswich Town Women ended their 2022 fixtures with a 2-0 FAWNL Southern Premier League victory over Cheltenham Town at Oaklands Park this afternoon. |
Tractor Girls at Cheltenham Sun 18th Dec 2022 11:13
Ipswich Town Women return to FAWNL Southern Premier League action this afternoon when they face Cheltenham away at Oaklands Park (KO midday). |
Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Ipswich Town - Highlights Sun 18th Dec 2022 09:52
Highlights of yesterday's 1-0 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers. |
Morsy: It's Important That We Keep Perspective Sun 18th Dec 2022 09:47
Sam Morsy has called on Ipswich Town to keep perspective after a 1-0 defeat at Wycombe Wanderers saw them lose the League One top spot at Christmas. |
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On Saturday, 18th December 2021 |
McGreal: Atmosphere Like the Premier League Days Sat 18th Dec 2021 18:48
Town interim manager John McGreal felt the atmosphere at Portman Road ahead of the 1-1 draw with Sunderland was reminiscent of his days playing in the Premier League with the Blues and revealed incoming permanent boss Kieran McKenna spoke to his new players ahead of the match. |
Ipswich Town 1-1 Sunderland - Player Ratings and Reports Sat 18th Dec 2021 17:11
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. |
Ipswich Town 1-1 Sunderland - Match Report Sat 18th Dec 2021 17:06
James Norwood was on target for the second League One game running as Town and Sunderland drew 1-1 at a packed Portman Road. Norwood headed home Macauley Bonne’s cross in first-half injury time, Town having dominated before the break, but Nathan Broadhead levelled for the Black Cats five minutes after the restart with the Blues looking the more likely winners in the closing stages. |
Ipswich Town 1-0 Sunderland - Half-Time Sat 18th Dec 2021 16:03
James Norwood’s injury-time goal has given the Blues a 1-0 half-time lead over Sunderland at Portman Road. |
Burns Returns as Blues Host Sunderland Sat 18th Dec 2021 14:29
Wes Burns returns to the Blues XI as Sunderland visit Portman Road with new manager Kieran McKenna watching from the stands. |
Ipswich Town v Sunderland - Chatroom Open Sat 18th Dec 2021 14:00
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. |
Ipswich Town v Sunderland - Predictions Sat 18th Dec 2021 13:29
Have you predicted the Sunderland score yet? Win prizes in our Prediction League sponsored this year by the Away Days Beer Company. |
Beattie Statue Unveiled Sat 18th Dec 2021 12:47
The statue of Blues legend Kevin Beattie was finally unveiled by his daughter Emma at a ceremony at Portman Road this morning. |
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On Friday, 18th December 2020 |
Town Top Academy Minutes Table Fri 18th Dec 2020 17:42
Town academy graduates have played nearly as many League One minutes as their counterparts at the six other clubs at the top of the division combined this season, according to Opta statistics. |
U23s Needham Friendly Off Fri 18th Dec 2020 16:47
Saturday’s U23s friendly at Needham Market has been called off so the development squad can be involved in an in-house game at Playford Road. |
Town and Burton Charged By FA Fri 18th Dec 2020 14:32
Town and Burton Albion have been charged with failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion following the melee in the late stages of the Blues’ 2-1 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday. |
Chambers: I'll Still Be Playing Next Season, Here or Elsewhere Fri 18th Dec 2020 14:14
Luke Chambers, one of several Town players whose contracts are set to expire next summer, has confirmed his intention to continue as a player even if he is not offered a new deal to extend his stay at Portman Road. |
Peterborough Game Off After Positive Covid Test at Posh Fri 18th Dec 2020 13:07
Saturday’s game at Peterborough United has been postponed after Posh informed the EFL they would not be able to fulfil the fixture after an unnamed player tested positive Covid-19 and the subsequent requirement for their other players and staff to self-isolate for 10 days. |
Home Draw for U18s in Youth Cup Fri 18th Dec 2020 12:52
Town’s U18s have drawn Metropolitan Police or Swindon or Bromley at home in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. |
Lambert: Cornell's Doing Really Well But He's Better With the Ball Than He's Shown Fri 18th Dec 2020 12:35
Blues boss Paul Lambert says keeper Dai Cornell is doing really well and has had some brilliant moments since coming into the side last month but believes the Welshman is better with his feet than he has shown up to now. |
Chambers: To Have Kane Back Would Be Massive Fri 18th Dec 2020 12:20
Town captain Luke Chambers believes the return to full fitness of Kane Vincent-Young, who has not played for over a year, will be a huge bonus during the second half of the League One campaign. |
Lambert: I'd Like to Give Them a Helping Hand in January Fri 18th Dec 2020 12:12
Town boss Paul Lambert says he’d like to add to his squad in January with one or two potentially moving on to make way for them. |
Chambers: Maybe We've Been Naïve at Times Fri 18th Dec 2020 10:56
Skipper Luke Chambers has suggested Town’s lack of success against the leading sides in League One could be attributed in part to their own naivety. |
Bennetts Out For Several Weeks Fri 18th Dec 2020 10:23
Winger Keanan Bennetts will be out for a few weeks with the groin injury he suffered against Burton Albion on Tuesday. Manager Paul Lambert says he will again have to "dip into the younger age group" when the Blues travel to Peterborough on Saturday. |
Win a Beattie Book Fri 18th Dec 2020 09:10
On what would have been the Blues’ legend’s 67th birthday, author Rob Finch is giving TWTD readers another chance to win a copy of The Greatest Footballer England Never Had: The Kevin Beattie Story, his 2006 biography of the Town and England defender. |
Beattie Statue Maquettes Now on Sale Fri 18th Dec 2020 06:00
A very limited number of replicas of the statue of Blues legend Kevin Beattie have gone on sale today on what would have been the England international’s 67th birthday. |
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On Wednesday, 18th December 2019 |
[Podcast] The Naked Football Show - Listen Again Wed 18th Dec 2019 23:35
This week's Naked Football Show is now available online. |
Nolan: Not My Ideal Role But I'm Happy to Do a Job There Wed 18th Dec 2019 17:40
Jon Nolan has admitted that the number 10 role, in which he has been cast in recent games, is not getting the best out of him in a Town shirt. |
Nolan: Home Form is Clearly Not Good Enough Wed 18th Dec 2019 17:15
Town midfielder Jon Nolan has assessed home form this season and admitted: “Quite clearly the results haven’t been good enough and we know we can do a lot better.” |
Nolan: Anything Other Than Automatic Promotion is Failure Wed 18th Dec 2019 16:59
Jon Nolan believes anything less than automatic promotion back to the Championship for Town this season should be regarded as failure. |
Lambert: You Always Want to Add But Funds Could Depend on Sales Wed 18th Dec 2019 16:48
Town boss Paul Lambert says he will look to add to his squad in January but expects money to be tight unless players move on, however, he insists that none of his regular first-teamers would depart unless the club receives a “ludicrous” offer which can’t be rebuffed. |
Chambers and Donacien Back Training But Rowe Facing Weeks Out Wed 18th Dec 2019 16:23
Skipper Luke Chambers is back in training after his neck injury, Janoi Donacien is over his weekend illness and Freddie Sears is closing in on his first-team return but Danny Rowe is set for a few weeks on the sidelines having undergone minor knee surgery. |
Naked Football Show Tonight on ICR Wed 18th Dec 2019 10:20
This evening's final Naked Football Show of 2019 (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Terry Holden to discuss all things Town. |
[Podcast] Talk Of The Town - New Podcast Now Online Wed 18th Dec 2019 06:35
A new podcast from Talk Of The Town is now available. |
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On Tuesday, 18th December 2018 |
Lee Takes on Bury Town Role Tue 18th Dec 2018 16:07
Former Blues striker Alan Lee has been appointed head of player development at Bostik League North Division Bury Town. |
Free PDP Trials at Portman Road in January Tue 18th Dec 2018 09:29
Town’s Boys Elite Player Development Programme (PDP) is holding a free open trials for outfield players and goalkeepers at Portman Road in January.
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Ticket Promotion at Rotherham Game Tue 18th Dec 2018 09:11
Town have launched a ticket promotion for the Rotherham match on Saturday 12th January with adult seats £12 (KO 3pm). |
Beattie Book Competition Winner Tue 18th Dec 2018 08:37
The competition to win a copy of The Greatest Footballer England Never Had: The Kevin Beattie Story has now closed. |
The Beat Goes On - Fundraising Campaign for a Beattie Statue Launched Tue 18th Dec 2018 06:00
A campaign to raise funds for a statue of Blues legend Kevin Beattie, who died in September, is launched today on what would have been his 65th birthday. |
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On Monday, 18th December 2017 |
McKendry Hits Four as U23s Thrash Coventry Mon 18th Dec 2017 15:04
Conor McKendry scored four superb goals and assisted two more as Town’s U23s thrashed 10-man Coventry City 6-0 at Playford Road. The Young Blues were rampant in a first half in which they scored four times - Monty Patterson netting in addition to McKendry’s first three - with Ben Morris adding the fifth and McKendry the sixth in a second period in which the visitors had central defender Reece Ford dismissed for a second bookable offence. |
Downes Set to Feature as U23s Host Coventry Mon 18th Dec 2017 11:11
Midfielder Flynn Downes is expected to feature for the U23s when they take on Coventry City at Playford Road this afternoon (KO 1pm). |
Connolly: We're Taking Things Game By Game and Enjoying Our Football Mon 18th Dec 2017 06:00
Saturday’s opening goalscorer Callum Connolly says the Blues are taking things game by game and are enjoying their football, the 2-0 victory over Reading having taken them up to eighth in the table only two points off the play-offs. |
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On Sunday, 18th December 2016 |
Wigan Athletic 2-3 Ipswich Town - Match Highlights Sun 18th Dec 2016 12:34
Watch highlights of Town's 3-2 win at Wigan Athletic via the club's official YouTube account. |
Sunderland Eyeing Webster Sun 18th Dec 2016 11:09
Premier League strugglers Sunderland are keeping tabs on Town centre-half Adam Webster, according to various reports this morning. |
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On Friday, 18th December 2015 |
Dyer on Life's a Pitch Fri 18th Dec 2015 18:25
Fresh from his stint in the jungle, Kieron Dyer is set to join the regulars for Saturday’s Life’s a Pitch, which comes live from Portman Road ahead of the game against Derby County (BBC Radio Suffolk, midday to 2pm). Host Mark Murphy is joined by legend-in-residence Kevin Beattie, Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham. |
McCarthy Considering Changes for Derby Clash Fri 18th Dec 2015 15:45
Town boss Mick McCarthy has admitted that he’s weighing up whether to make changes to what's recently been a settled side ahead of Saturday’s game against third-placed Derby County at Portman Road. |
Ipswich Town v Derby County: Match Betting Fri 18th Dec 2015 15:00
Fancy a flutter on Saturday's match? |
McGoldrick Joins Bishop on Sidelines But Skuse Fit to Face Rams Fri 18th Dec 2015 14:13
Town striker David McGoldrick is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what manager Mick McCarthy says is a “nasty tear” to his hamstring, while Teddy Bishop continues to be frustrated by his hamstring problems, but better news is that Cole Skuse will be OK to face Derby tomorrow despite breaking his nose at Fulham in midweek. |
Varney Signs Deal Fri 18th Dec 2015 13:50
Former loanee Luke Varney has signed a contract until the end of the season and will be on the bench for Saturday’s home game against one of his former clubs, Derby County. |
It’s Always Tough in Tractor Country - Notes for Derby Fri 18th Dec 2015 11:00
HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Portman Road by delving into their forums. |
Berra: Home Draws Must Be Turned Into Wins Fri 18th Dec 2015 06:00
Defender Christophe Berra admits he is at a loss to explain the disparity between Town’s home and away results this season. |
Berra: I'd Love to Be a Striker! Fri 18th Dec 2015 06:00
It is too late to do anything about it now but Christophe Berra has owned up that part of him still wishes he was doing his stuff as a striker rather than as a defender. |
Berra: Martin Amongst Best in Division Fri 18th Dec 2015 06:00
Saturday’s home clash with in-form Derby sees Town defender Christophe Berra face his Scotland team-mate Chris Martin, a striker he says he rates very highly. |
Berra on His Guard Fri 18th Dec 2015 06:00
Christophe Berra has revealed he will be sporting a new piece of kit against Derby on Saturday at Portman Road — but fans are unlikely to see it. |
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On Thursday, 18th December 2014 |
Blues Beat U's on Penalties in Youth Cup Thu 18th Dec 2014 21:44
Town’s U18s set up an FA Youth Cup fourth round tie away at Sunderland after beating Colchester United 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra-time at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Danish midfielder Victor Guldbrandsen (pictured) netted the decisive spotkick. |
Live Commentary on Youth Cup Tie Thu 18th Dec 2014 18:58
Live commentary on this evening’s FA Youth Cup third round tie between Colchester United and Town is available online via BBC Radio Essex. |
Town Handed More Tickets for Cup Trip Thu 18th Dec 2014 11:19
Town have been given an additional allocation of 1,600 tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Southampton on Sunday 4th January (KO 3pm). The Blues have sold all of the initial 3,100 provided by the Premier League club with the new tranche of tickets selling quickly. |
Hewitt to Extend Colchester Loan Thu 18th Dec 2014 09:24
Blues full-back Elliott Hewitt is set to remain on loan at Colchester United for a third month. |
Young Blues Face the U's Thu 18th Dec 2014 06:00
Town’s U18s are in FA Youth Cup third round action against local rivals Colchester United at the Weston Homes Community Stadium this evening (KO 7pm). The Blues have won the competition three times in the past, in 1973, 1975 and 2005. |
Klug Delighted to See Bishop and Clarke Progress Thu 18th Dec 2014 06:00
Academy director Bryan Klug is delighted to see Teddy Bishop and Matt Clarke making an impression in the first team this season. |
Foley Handed New Role Thu 18th Dec 2014 06:00
Steve Foley has been handed a new role coaching the other coaches at the Town academy. |
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On Wednesday, 18th December 2013 |
Town Closing In On Ebanks-Blake Deal Wed 18th Dec 2013 13:38
TWTD understands that Town are closing in on the signing of former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. The 27-year-old free agent has been at the club for the last two days and is understood to be undergoing a medical this afternoon. |
Watford Appoint New Boss Wed 18th Dec 2013 11:52
Saturday’s opponents Watford have appointed former Siena, Palermo and Chievo Verona boss Giuseppe Sannino as their new head coach, Gianfranco Zola having resigned earlier in the week. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 18th Dec 2013 11:25
This evening's Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees The Vulture and Stephen Skeet discussing the Town issues of the moment with regular host Graham Blackburn away. |
Blues Legend Beattie Celebrates His 60th Birthday Wed 18th Dec 2013 10:32
Kevin Beattie, the man widely considered Town’s greatest ever player, celebrates his 60th birthday today. |
Marriott Could Join League Club Next Wed 18th Dec 2013 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy says the next stage in striker Jack Marriott’s development could be to go out on loan to a Football League club. The 19-year-old, who signed a new 18-month contract last week, is currently enjoying a hugely successful spell with Skrill Premier Woking. |
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On Tuesday, 18th December 2012 |
New TWTD McCarthy T-Shirt Tue 18th Dec 2012 22:02
With Mick McCarthy taking over as Blues boss, we thought it was time for Dan Thomas to design a TWTD T-shirt to capture the mood amongst the Portman Road faithful. |
Town and Villa in Ticket Talks Tue 18th Dec 2012 18:19
Town are in talks with Aston Villa regarding further tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Villa Park on Saturday 5th January. The Blues’ initial allocation of 2,900 sold out this morning soon after going on general sale, most having been purchased via the usual priority scheme. |
Duo Signing at Planet Blue on Saturday Tue 18th Dec 2012 15:24
Legendary Town reporters Dave Allard and Neal Manning are signing copies of their new book Ipswich Town Uncovered in Planet Blue at Portman Road on Saturday from 12-1.30pm ahead of the Bristol City match. |
Last Posting Date For European Book Tue 18th Dec 2012 14:49
Midday on Thursday 20th December is the deadline for purchasing copies of On a European Journey: With Ipswich Town in Europe 1962-2002 signed by Blues legends Kevin Beattie and Mick Lambert via TWTD. |
Charlton Game Set to Go Ahead Tue 18th Dec 2012 14:06
Town’s Boxing Day game at Charlton Athletic is expected to take place as scheduled despite the proposed 24-hour Tube strike. Arsenal could postpone their match against West Ham due the industrial action with some other London-based games also thought to be in doubt. |
Chambers Suffering From Déjà Vu Tue 18th Dec 2012 11:39
Luke Chambers has a sense of déjà vu as his first season at Portman Road almost mirrors his last at previous club Nottingham Forest. |
Villa Tickets Sell Out Tue 18th Dec 2012 10:55
Town have now sold their entire allocation of 2,900 tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Aston Villa on Saturday 5th January. |
Town Outline Reasons for Ticket Decision Tue 18th Dec 2012 08:55
Town have outlined the reasons for only acquiring 2,900 tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Aston Villa on Saturday 5th January. Seats go on general sale this morning and with only a few tickets left on sale by phone, a large number of fans are expecting to be disappointed. |
Chambers Excited By New Signing Hewitt Tue 18th Dec 2012 06:00
Central defender Luke Chambers says he’s excited by summer signing Elliott Hewitt. The Wales U21 right-back underwent hip surgery towards the end of last season while with his former club Macclesfield and finally made his Blues debut as a sub in the 3-0 victory over Millwall before appearing from the bench again in last weekend’s loss at Leeds. |
Chambers: Great To Put Smiles On Faces Tue 18th Dec 2012 06:00
Town defender Luke Chambers admits the club’s annual policy of pre-Christmas visits to local hospitals and hospices can provide a fillip to the players as well as a tonic to the patients. |
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On Sunday, 18th December 2011 |
Premier League Quartet Chasing Andrews Sun 18th Dec 2011 09:44
Everton, Aston Villa, Bolton and Swansea are all in the hunt to sign Town’s loan midfielder Keith Andrews from Blackburn when the January transfer window opens, according to one of this morning's tabloids. Elsewhere, the Blues are again linked with Doncaster frontman Billy Sharp. |
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On Saturday, 18th December 2010 |
Keane: We Adapted Better to the Conditions Sat 18th Dec 2010 21:25
Blues boss Roy Keane felt his team settled into the snowy conditions better than Leicester after Town’s 3-0 victory over Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Foxes. Eriksson was less than impressed that the match went ahead in conditions he believed were more suited to skiing. |
Townsend to Return to Tottenham Sat 18th Dec 2010 20:43
Town boss Roy Keane has revealed that on-loan winger Andros Townsend is set to return to Tottenham. The 19-year-old was due to remain with the Blues until the end of the season. |
Town 3-0 Leicester City Sat 18th Dec 2010 19:50
First half goals from Jason Scotland (2) and David Norris saw Town to a 3-0 home victory over Leicester and ended their six-game league losing run. Heavy snow started to fall around an hour before kick-off and continued throughout the game with the players taken off for a 14-minute spell in the second half while the pitch was cleared. |
Leicester Match Goes Ahead Sat 18th Dec 2010 12:37
A pitch inspection at lunchtime has given the go-ahead for this evening's match against Leicester City (KO 5.20pm). The game will take place as planned unless there is a major deterioration in the weather. |
Wickham Could Return As Town Look To Get Back to Winning Ways Sat 18th Dec 2010 10:45
Striker Connor Wickham could be back on the bench when the Blues take on Leicester City at Portman Road on Saturday (Sky Sports Two, 5pm, KO 5.20pm). The England U21 international is one of a number of injured players close to a return to the first team, while under fire Town manager Roy Keane is waiting on defender Damien Delaney and midfielder Andros Townsend, who been suffering with a virus. |
Eriksson Pays Tribute to Robson Sat 18th Dec 2010 08:59
Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has paid tribute to legendary Town boss Sir Bobby Robson ahead of today’s game at Portman Road. The Swede famously sat alongside Robson in the home dugout after making a fact-finding trip to Suffolk when a young manager. |
Keane: Players May Have to Be Sold to Fund New Signings Sat 18th Dec 2010 08:47
Manager Roy Keane says he’s yet to speak to owner Marcus Evans and chief executive Simon Clegg about the club’s January transfer plans. Clegg has confirmed that there will be money to spend, but the Blues boss has not ruled out players moving on to fund new additions to the squad. |
Keane Unlikely to Fall Out With Fellow Cork Man Delaney Sat 18th Dec 2010 08:33
Boss Roy Keane says fellow Cork man Damien Delaney is the player he is least likely to fall out with in the wake of the dismissed claims of a training ground bust-up involving the two earlier in the week. Delaney is a doubt ahead of today’s game with a virus which saw him miss training on Thursday. |
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On Friday, 18th December 2009 |
Town Without Suspended Duo for Scunthorpe Trip Fri 18th Dec 2009 16:04
Town will be without the suspended Grant Leadbitter and Jon Walters when they face Scunthorpe at Glanford Park on Saturday. The duo picked up their fifth bookings of the season in last week’s 3-1 home victory over Blackpool. |
Youth Cup Date at Arsenal Set Fri 18th Dec 2009 11:22
Town’s FA Youth Cup fourth round tie away to holders Arsenal has been set for Tuesday 19th January at Barnet’s Underhill (KO 7pm). |
Clegg: Town's Debt Will Continue to Grow Fri 18th Dec 2009 10:45
Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town’s debt will continue to grow while the Blues continue to be a Championship club. The recently released accounts for the financial year ending June 2009 showed the club make a £10.32 million loss and its debt, almost entirely owed to Marcus Evans, rise to £35.7 million. |
Scunthorpe Pitch Currently Playable Fri 18th Dec 2009 09:41
Scunthorpe United say their Glanford Park pitch is currently playable but that Saturday’s game against Town depends on how Friday night’s frost affects the surface. |
Town Linked With Hulse Move Fri 18th Dec 2009 09:30
Town have been linked with a move for Derby County frontman Rob Hulse. Wolves, Newcastle and Middlesbrough are also said to be chasing the £2.5 million-rated striker but the Blues are said to be the frontrunners for his signature. |
Naked Podcast Now Up Fri 18th Dec 2009 09:00
You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 or via iTunes. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by Gerry Barker and The Claw. |
Today Last Order Date from TWTD Fri 18th Dec 2009 01:33
Today is the Christmas deadline for purchasing books from TWTD for UK users. It’s now too late to order if you’re overseas or to order T-shirts and other merchandise. |
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On Thursday, 18th December 2008 |
McAuley Fit for Coventry Clash Thu 18th Dec 2008 17:48
Town have confirmed that skipper Gareth McAuley will be fit to face Coventry at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday. The Northern Irishman hurt his shin when he collided with the post during last week's 2-1 defeat to Cardiff. |
Clubs Introduce Home Grown Rule Thu 18th Dec 2008 17:26
Clubs in the Football League introduced a home grown players rule at an EGM at Derby's Pride Park earlier today. From the start of next season, at least four players from a club's 16-man match day squad should have been registered domestically for a minimum of three seasons, regardless of nationality, prior to their 21st birthday. |
Magilton Denies Meeting Secret Thu 18th Dec 2008 12:44
Boss Jim Magilton has denied the meeting between himself and selected members of his squad was secret and says it did not indicate that he was developing a hardcore on which the team will be based in future. |
Last Chance for Ipswich 'Til I Die List Thu 18th Dec 2008 11:53
Time is running out if you want your name featured in the forthcoming Ipswich 'Til I Die book. If you pre-order by December 31st your name will be included. |
This Week's Naked Podcast Online Thu 18th Dec 2008 10:44
Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by The Vulture and Gerry Barker to discuss Town's continuing struggles and Jim Magilton's future as the club's manager. |
Magilton Confirms "Secret Seven" Rumours Thu 18th Dec 2008 08:55
Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed rumours of a secret meeting between himself and selected members of his squad prior to the dismal derby defeat at Norwich City. Claims of the meeting were circulating amongst fans at the Norwich match and have appeared on the TWTD Message Board on a number of occasions. |
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On Tuesday, 18th December 2007 |
Gudjonsson Red Card Upheld Tue 18th Dec 2007 15:28
The FA have upheld the red card shown to Burnley midfielder Joey Gudjonsson during their game with Preston at the weekend. The Icelander will now miss the Clarets' trip to Portman Road on Saturday. |
Accrington Want Roberts Back Tue 18th Dec 2007 14:42
Accrington Stanley assistant boss Jimmy Bell says his club want bring Gary Roberts back to Lancashire in when the transfer window opens. Stanley would be unable to afford to buy the 23-year-old, who is contracted to the Blues until 2010. |
Leicester Pull Out of Norris Race Tue 18th Dec 2007 14:06
Leicester City manager Ian Holloway has decided to give up his attempts to sign players from his former club Plymouth Argyle. The ex-Pilgrims boss recently had bids for Town target David Norris and veteran striker Barry Hayles turned down by the Home Park club. |
Allardyce Refutes Walters Link Tue 18th Dec 2007 12:44
Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has denied this morning's tabloid reports linking him with a £1 million move for Town's Jon Walters when the January transfer window opens. |
Halmosi Linked Tue 18th Dec 2007 09:34
Town are reported to be one of a number of clubs chasing Plymouth Argyle left midfielder Péter Halmosi. Premier League side Wigan Athletic are claimed to be the frontrunners for the Hungarian's signature. |
Newcastle Want Walters? Tue 18th Dec 2007 09:03
Newcastle United will make a £1 million bid for Town's Jon Walters when the transfer window opens, according to one of this morning's tabloids. Walters previously played under Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce at Bolton Wanderers. |
Town Linked With Swedish Defender Olsson Tue 18th Dec 2007 01:05
Reports in Holland are linking Town and Newcastle United with 24-year-old Swedish central defender Jonas Olsson, who is currently with Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. |
EGM Seals Evans Takeover Tue 18th Dec 2007 00:48
Marcus Evans's takeover of Town was formally ratified by the club's shareholders at Monday evening's EGM. The proposal for Evans to take a 87.5% stake in the club received the support of 98.4% of the club's shareholding. |
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On Monday, 18th December 2006 |
Gaardsøe Retires Mon 18th Dec 2006 22:20
Former Blue Thomas Gaardsøe has announced his retirement due to a persistent groin injury. Gaardsøe made 49 appearances for the Blues between August 2001 and July 2003, scoring seven goals. |
Williams Has Jab Mon 18th Dec 2006 19:37
Midfielder Gavin Williams is expected be OK to face Stoke at Portman Road on Saturday after having an injection to help settle the groin injury which forced him off after an hour of Saturday's 1-0 victory over Leeds. |
No Leeds Appeal Mon 18th Dec 2006 11:03
Leeds United have announced that they will not be appealing Kevin Nicholls's sending off at Portman Road on Saturday. Nicholls was shown a straight red card for elbowing Danny Haynes in the face in the second half shortly after receiving a yellow card for kicking out at Alan Lee. |
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On Sunday, 18th December 2005 |
McDonald Returns Sun 18th Dec 2005 21:48
Striker Dean McDonald will return to Portman Road on Monday after completing his one-month loan at Hartlepool. The Blues refused to extend his spell with Pools due to the club's current lack of fit frontmen. |
Gnohere Set for Trial Sun 18th Dec 2005 21:04
Former QPR and Burnley defender Arthur Gnohere is set for a trial at Portman Road. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast-born centre-half or left-back is available without a fee having left Rangers last season. |
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On Thursday, 18th December 2003 |
Surgery for Makin Thu 18th Dec 2003 19:27
Town full-back Chris Makin will be out of action for another two months as he requires surgery on his thigh injury. The problem has kept him on the sidelines since August with the mystery injury baffling experts. |
Chairman's Halfway Report Thu 18th Dec 2003 19:20
Town chairman David Sheepshanks has given his view of the state of the club at the halfway stage of the 2003/04 season. Sheepshanks admits that 2003 has not been the easiest year for the club but feels that the Blues go into the Christmas period on the up. |
Naylor OK for Derby Thu 18th Dec 2003 14:58
Central defender Richard Naylor is fit to face Norwich City in Sunday's East Anglian derby. The former striker missed out at Millwall on Saturday due to knee and hamstring problems. |
Snow Worries for Derby? Thu 18th Dec 2003 14:36
Town groundsman Alan Ferguson is preparing himself for weekend snowfalls ahead of Sunday's Portman Road derby with Norwich. The Meteorological Office has warned that the east of the country could well be affected by snow prior to Sunday's crucial clash. |
Watford Added to Sky Bill Thu 18th Dec 2003 12:44
The Portman Road visit of Watford on Saturday, March 20th will be shown live by Sky with a noon kick-off. |
West Brom Game on Sky Thu 18th Dec 2003 11:00
Town's home game with league leaders West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, April 3rd will be covered live by Sky TV with a 5.35pm kick-off. |
Cork City in Pre-Season? Thu 18th Dec 2003 10:49
TWTD understands that Town are lining up a pre-season visit to Cork City ahead of their 2004/05 campaign. |
Forrest to Join Yallop? Thu 18th Dec 2003 10:39
Former Town keeper Craig Forrest is rumoured to be Frank Yallop's choice as his assistant to him in his new job as manager of the Canadian national team. |
FA Youth Cup Date Set Thu 18th Dec 2003 10:09
Town's youths will face Sunderland in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday, January 28th at Portman Road (KO 7pm). |
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On Wednesday, 18th December 2002 |
Brown Signs for Watford Wed 18th Dec 2002 16:30
Central defender Wayne Brown has completed his protracted free transfer to Watford. Brown has signed a deal which will keep him at Vicarage Road until June 2005. |
Win a Town DVD! Wed 18th Dec 2002 13:53
Town have given one TWTD visitor the chance to win a copy of the new 200 Great Goals DVD. |
Miller Drops Out Wed 18th Dec 2002 12:38
Town central defender Justin Miller has dropped out of this evening's reserve side facing Charlton at the Valley (KO 7pm) due to an ankle injury. |
Merson Rates Town Highly Wed 18th Dec 2002 12:26
Portsmouth linchpin Paul Merson reckons that Town are potentially the second best side in the First Division - behind his Pompey side. The Blues travel to Fratton Park on Saturday to face Harry Redknapp's table-topping team. |
AaB Confirm Gaardsøe Cash Wed 18th Dec 2002 11:55
Thomas Gaardsøe's former club AaB Aalborg have confirmed that they received an addition to the defender's £1 million transfer fee. Last month we reported that AaB were due around another £100,000 after Gaardsøe made his 20th Town appearance in the match against Coventry City. |
Petta Arrest Shock! Wed 18th Dec 2002 11:24
Former Town winger Bobby Petta was one of three Celtic players arrested in Newcastle last night on suspicion of robbery. |
Reserves in Action Wed 18th Dec 2002 10:42
The Town second string are in action this evening at Charlton (KO 7pm) with Marcus Bent and Martijn Reuser continuing to make comebacks after their recent operations. |
Brown Set for Move Wed 18th Dec 2002 10:32
Town defender Wayne Brown is set to move to Watford today after accepting that he will have to take a pay cut to leave Portman Road. Brown had previously turned down a deal with the Hornets as well as one at Gillingham. |
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On Tuesday, 18th December 2001 |
Reserves Squad Tue 18th Dec 2001 17:17
Town's reserves face Chelsea's second string at Portman Road tomorrow night (KO 7pm). The match sees the return of Ulrich Le Pen after his foot injury while Martijn Reuser will hope to put himself in contention for a place against Spurs on Saturday. |
Burley and Gregory on Game Tue 18th Dec 2001 03:11
George Burley says Town would have won last night's game had it been last season, while opposing boss John Gregory said Town's performance at Villa Park was their best for several weeks. |
Going for a Sonck? Tue 18th Dec 2001 03:09
Genk striker Wesley Sonck has reportedly been watched by Town and a number of other Premiership clubs. However, the Belgian international says he is going nowhere, despite the interest. |
Nigeria Squad Reduced Tue 18th Dec 2001 03:07
The Nigeria squad for the African Nations Cup has been reduced from 40 to 33, but Town midfielder Finidi George seems certain to win a place in the final squad. |
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On Monday, 18th December 2000 |
Passports OK for Morecambe Mon 18th Dec 2000 12:32
All Away Match Passport holders will get tickets for Town's third round FA Cup tie with Morecambe. |
Youths News Mon 18th Dec 2000 11:45
Town's Academy sides both won at the weekend, with the U19s pulling off a spectacular derby win over Norwich. The Blues ran out 3-0 at Norwich's windswept Colney training ground when reduced to ten men after Justin Asiamah had been harshly sent off. Tomi Niemi saved the resulting penalty. The Town goals came from Richard Logan, Nabil Abidallah and Alan Connell. |
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On Saturday, 18th December 1999 |
Town 3-1 WBA Sat 18th Dec 1999 18:44
Town increased their unbeaten League record to eight games with a victory over West Bromwich Albion in a match largely dominated by refereeing. |
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