Klug Expecting Helter Skelter Cup Tie Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:01 Academy director Bryan Klug is expecting a "helter skelter, 100 miles-an-hour" clash when Town's U18s face Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup third round at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Klug was in charge at Playford Road when the Blues last won the competition in 2005. |
Academy Making Progress Towards Category One Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:00 Bryan Klug says the club should know soon when the audit which will decide whether the academy is ready to step up to category one status will take place. Town are aiming to upgrade from category two ahead of the 2014/15 campaign. |
Hammond: We Can't Wait Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:00 Right-back Kyle Hammond says he and his U18s team-mates can’t wait to take on Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). But the 18-year-old says it's important that they treat the tie just like any other fixture. |
Boss Watches Marriott and Woking Win Tue 10th Dec 2013 22:11 Town boss Mick McCarthy was amongst those watching Jack Marriott help his loan club Woking to a 1-0 victory over Kidderminster Harriers at the Kingfield Stadium this evening. |
Trust Calls on Club to Pay Suppliers Tue 10th Dec 2013 22:01 The Ipswich Town Independent Supporters Trust has called on the club to pay local suppliers whose invoices are currently overdue. |
Players Make Christmas Hospital Visits Tue 10th Dec 2013 19:29 Boss Mick McCarthy and the first team squad are taking part in the annual Christmas hospital and hospice visits throughout the week. |
Preston Prices Set Tue 10th Dec 2013 13:30 Town have confirmed that the FA Cup third round tie against Preston at Portman Road will take place on Saturday 4th January (KO 3pm) with adult tickets costing £15, concessions £10 and under-16s £3. |
West Brom Still Eyeing Cresswell Tue 10th Dec 2013 09:45 West Brom are continuing to keep an eye on Town left-back Aaron Cresswell, according to a report this morning. In October, TWTD reported that the Baggies, Southampton and Fulham were amongst the clubs regularly sending scouts to Portman Road to watch the 23-year-old in action. |
Milne: Town Sound Despite Payment Delays Tue 10th Dec 2013 09:24 Town joint-managing director Ian Milne has insisted that Town are on a sound financial footing despite the club failing to pay local suppliers and players’ agents on time. The Blues announced a £9.8 million loss last week with the debt now up to £82.4 million but with owner Marcus Evans continuing to back the annual shortfall. |
Smith International Retirement Threat Claim Mon 09th Dec 2013 20:15 Town centre-half Tommy Smith threatened international retirement during the club-versus-country row ahead of New Zealand’s World Cup play-off against Mexico last month, according to the New Zealand Herald. |