QPR Reportedly Closing in On Bullard Signing Fri 03rd Jun 2011 00:46 QPR are closing in on signing Town loanee Jimmy Bullard from Hull City, according to a report in one of today’s tabloids. Yesterday, Bullard was said to be in talks with Neil Warnock’s newly-promoted side, who were regular visitors to Portman Road during the 32-year-old’s successful spell with the Blues. |
Town Reportedly Leading Haroun Chase Thu 02nd Jun 2011 14:54 Town are again being linked with Belgian international midfielder Faris Haroun, who TWTD reported was on the Blues’ radar a fortnight ago. Boss Paul Jewell is said to be leading the chase for the 25-year-old, who is currently with Belgian top flight side Germinal Beerschot. |
Coaching Courses at Town Wed 01st Jun 2011 14:24 UK FAST Ltd will be delivering a 1st4Sport Level 1 sports coaching qualification at Town on July 9th and 16th. The two-day course covers the fundamentals of coaching sport including planning, delivering and evaluation. |
Tyson Turned Down Forest Deal Tue 31st May 2011 20:08 Nottingham Forest have revealed that reported Town target Nathan Tyson has turned down the offer of a new contract at the City Ground. Previously it was understood that the 29-year-old, who is believed to interest the Blues, Derby County and Hull City amongst others, had not been offered new terms by his current club. |
Legends Return to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of UEFA Cup Triumph Tue 31st May 2011 11:29 The UEFA Cup and many of the players who won it were back in Ipswich last night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Blues’ carrying off the trophy in Amsterdam after beating Dutch side AZ 67 Alkmaar over two legs. |
Town to Watch Spanish Striker Fri 27th May 2011 11:22 Representatives from Town and Rangers and Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will be at Sunday’s Spanish second division game between Cartagena and Rayo Vallecano to run the rule over home striker Toché, according to reports in Spain. The 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer and is attracting interest from both Spanish clubs and those from overseas. |
UEFA Cup and Players at Suffolk Show Thu 26th May 2011 17:38 The UEFA Cup and players from Sir Bobby Robson’s 1981 trophy-winning side will be at the Suffolk Show next week. Several members of the team will be there as guests of the Suffolk Agricultural Association and will parade the trophy at various places around the showground over the two days. |
Win New Town in Europe Book Thu 26th May 2011 12:42 TWTD has one copy of On a European Journey: With Ipswich Town in Europe 1962-2002 by David and Philip Houseley to give away to a lucky competition winner. Below, seasoned European tourer Colin Kreidewolf reviews the new book, which charts Town’s overseas exploits and the fans' journeys to see them play, recalling some of the people and places from those trips. |
Bullard Linked With Canaries Thu 26th May 2011 08:44 Town loan star Jimmy Bullard is a summer target of newly-promoted Norwich City, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. The Blues are keen to recruit the Hull City man on a permanent basis, but boss Paul Jewell has admitted that with the midfielder having two years left on his £45,000-a-week contract at Hull it would be a difficult deal for the club to do. |
Suffolk FA Festival at Portman Road on Saturday Wed 25th May 2011 16:54 Suffolk FA are holding their first Grassroots Football Festival at Portman Road this Saturday. The event, which takes place between 10am and 4pm, is open to the public and free of charge. |