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New Town captain Dara O’Shea says he is eager to take on the added responsibility of wearing the armband for the Blues ahead of the Championship season kicking off on Friday against Birmingham City.  9
Town Turn Down Forest Bid For Hutchinson
Town have rebuffed a bid from Nottingham Forest for Omari Hutchinson. Wed Aug 6th 19:46 42
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Wed Aug 6th 19:34 0
McKenna: We've Had High Expectation Before and Dealt With It Really Well
Boss Kieran McKenna says the expectation on Town for the season ahead is very different from when they were in the Championship two years ago and sees similarities with the 2022/23 League One promotion season. Wed Aug 6th 18:25 6
McKenna: New Signings Have Settled in Very Well
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says the club’s new signings have settled into the squad well during pre-season. Wed Aug 6th 18:06 2
McKenna: I Can't Be Happier With the Players Who Are Here But There's Still a Lot to Do
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says he can’t be happier with the squad he has worked with throughout pre-season but admits there’s still lots to do to get numbers up to where he wants them before the transfer window closes on September 1st. Wed Aug 6th 17:58 4
Azón 'Won't Sign For Town'
Como’s Spanish striker Ivan Azón is reported to have told his club he will not sign for the Blues on loan and will only leave the Serie A side to join Valencia. Wed Aug 6th 16:29 27
McKenna: Interest in Muric But Nothing to Confirm
Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed there is interest in keeper Aro Muric, who has been strongly linked with a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor. Wed Aug 6th 15:35 21
McKenna Tight-Lipped on Akpom and Cajuste
Town boss Kieran McKenna kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed on the Blues’ moves for Chuba Akpom and Jens Cajuste, but admits it’s getting close for anyone to come in and be involved in Friday’s season opener at Birmingham. Wed Aug 6th 15:27 14
McKenna: No Change in Broadhead Situation
Manager Kieran McKenna says there’s been no in change in Nathan Broadhead’s situation with the Wales international the subject of an approach from newly promoted Wrexham last week. Wed Aug 6th 15:04 9
McKenna: Hutchinson With Squad on Friday If Over Medical Issue
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says forward Omari Hutchinson will be with the squad on Friday night at Birmingham if he overcomes a medical issue picked up earlier in the week. Wed Aug 6th 14:55 24
McKenna: Townsend Injury ACL, Davis and Philogene Doubts For Birmingham
Town boss Kieran McKenna has revealed left-back Conor Townsend is facing a long spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury suffered at Auxerre last week, while Leif Davis and Jaden Philogene remain doubts for Friday’s season opener at Birmingham City. Wed Aug 6th 14:45 26
Birmingham End Akpom Interest
Birmingham City have finally pulled out of their attempt to sign Blues target Chuba Akpom from Ajax. Wed Aug 6th 11:08 48
Ajax 'Putting Pressure on Akpom to Join Birmingham'
Ajax are reportedly putting pressure on Blues target Chuba Akpom to join Birmingham City on a permanent deal rather than Town on a season-long loan. Tue Aug 5th 17:52 82
Safe Standing Removed From Block E
Town have removed the rail seating from Block E of the Cobbold Stand. Tue Aug 5th 17:36 12
McKenna: New Skipper O'Shea Has Shown Leadership and Strength of Character
Town boss Kieran McKenna says Dara O’Shea’s “leadership and strength of character” were what led him to appoint the Irish international the club’s new captain. Tue Aug 5th 17:22 3
Town Announce Squad Numbers
Town have confirmed their squad numbers for the season ahead with new signings Cedric Kipre and Azor Matusiwa handed number four and five respectively and Ashley Young 15. Tue Aug 5th 17:12 26
U21s to Host Derby in Opening Premier League 2 Fixture
Town’s U21s will host Derby County in their first Premier League 2 match on Friday 15th August (KO 7pm). Tue Aug 5th 16:04 0
Birmingham Move For German Striker
Birmingham City appear to have given up hope of signing Blues target Chuba Akpom from Ajax, having turned their attention to Werder Bremen Marvin Ducksch, according to reports in Germany. Tue Aug 5th 12:16 21
Akpom Remains Intent on Joining Town
Ajax forward Chuba Akpom remains intent on joining Town on a season-long loan, despite Birmingham City’s late attempt to sign him on a permanent basis, TWTD understands. Tue Aug 5th 10:30 33
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Pre-Season Preview: AJ Auxerre
   by ad_wilkin Thu 31st Jul 2025
Having taken on OGC Nice in pre-season last year and beaten them 1-0 via an Axel Tuanzebe goal, Town will once again take on French opposition on the form of AJ Auxerre in their last outing of pre-season.
Pre-Season Preview: Aberdeen
   by ad_wilkin Thu 24th Jul 2025
Town’s second pre-season trip is to Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen, who celebrated their first silverware since 2014 by beating Celtic on penalties in the final, a feat that prevented the Bhoys from achieving a treble.
Pre-Season Preview: FC Blau Weiss Linz
   by ad_wilkin Thu 17th Jul 2025
The first of Town’s pre-season friendlies will come at the end of a training camp in Austria, something that has become commonplace under Kieran McKenna’s tenure.
Premier League Preview: West Ham United
   by ad_wilkin Fri 23rd May 2025
I don’t like West Ham.
Premier League Preview: Leicester City
   by ad_wilkin Thu 15th May 2025
There might not be many neutrals tuning in for this one but if you thought there was nothing left to play for, you’d be wrong.
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Palmer: We Have to Relish Favourites Tag
Turkish Club Rizespor Make Muric Loan Approach
Town Agree Akpom Terms With Ajax
Wark Joined By Burley at Portman Road Event to…
Town Look to Gazump Birmingham's Akpom Deal
Muric 'Closing in On Turkish Move'
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Neom Linked With New Cajuste Approach
Former Blues Defender Smith Joins Braintree
Town Women Host Wolves in Friendly
Azón 'Wants Future Settled This Week'
McKenna: A Tough Game, an Increase in Challenge
McKenna: Townsend and Philogene Injuries Don't…
Palmer: It's Been a Really Successful Pre-Season
McKenna Tight-Lipped on Hackney and Cajuste
McKenna: We'll See How Broadhead Situation Pans…
McKenna: Hutchinson Not Mentally in Right Place…
AJ Auxerre 0-3 Ipswich Town - Match Report
AJ Auxerre 0-2 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Hutchinson and Davis Miss Out at Auxerre
Hackney Turns Down Town Move
Blues 'Closing in On' Cajuste Return
Town Complete Friendly Programme at Auxerre
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News on this day in 2019

Wright Saves Penalty as U23s Draw at Maldon & Tiptree
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U23s Games Rescheduled
Evans on Relegation, New Arrivals and the Promotion Challenge

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