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Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich Town - Match Report
Fri Oct 17th 22:04
Town fell to their second defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside to send the home side back to the top of the Championship. Cedric Kipre’s own goal in first-half injury time gave Boro the lead, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved moments earlier, before Morgan Whittaker added a second 10 minutes into the second half, prior to Dara O’Shea pulling one back for the Blues on 76, but Town were unable to find a second goal.
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Edwards: A Great Tear-Up
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards was proud of his team following their 2-1 victory over the Blues in a game he described as “a great tear-up”.
Fri Oct 17th 23:55
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O'Shea: That's Not Our DNA
Town captain Dara O’Shea expressed his frustration at an uncharacteristic performance as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
Fri Oct 17th 23:18
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McKenna: Few Complaints About the Result, We Made Too Many Mistakes
Town boss Kieran McKenna had few complaints following his side’s 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough, admitting his team made too many mistakes.
Fri Oct 17th 22:59
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Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.
Fri Oct 17th 22:00
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Middlesbrough 1-0 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Cedric Kipre’s own goal just before the break has given Middlesbrough a 1-0 half-time lead over the Blues at the Riverside, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved shortly beforehand.
Fri Oct 17th 21:00
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Town Sign Barnsley Youngster
Town have added Barnsley’s England U16 international defender Oliver Wilkinson to their development squad.
Fri Oct 17th 19:25
2
Town Unchanged at Boro
Town boss Kieran McKenna has named an unchanged side for this evening’s live Sky game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Fri Oct 17th 19:06
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Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans.
Fri Oct 17th 19:00
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Two South West Branch Meet-Ups For Boro Clash
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up in both Bristol and Bath for this evening’s live Sky game against Middlesbrough at the Riverside (KO 8pm).
Fri Oct 17th 10:24
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Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town - Predictions
Have you predicted the Middlesbrough score yet? Thirty five per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this evening, 45 per cent a draw and 20 per cent a home win.
Fri Oct 17th 09:06
0
Thomas in Jamaica Squad
Ipswich Town Women’s forward Natasha Thomas has been named in the Jamaica squad for a friendly against Trinidad & Tobago later this month.
Thu Oct 16th 19:22
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[Podcast] Life's a Pitch TV - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Life's a Pitch TV team is now available.
Thu Oct 16th 18:11
0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Thu Oct 16th 17:31
0
Sassuolo Want Early Muric Deal
Serie A Sassuolo are reported to be keen to seal an early permanent deal for loanee Blues keeper Aro Muric but at a reduced price.
Thu Oct 16th 16:43
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Edwards: Town Our Toughest Test So Far
Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards believes the Blues will be the toughest test his second-placed side have had so far this season.
Thu Oct 16th 15:18
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Matusiwa: You Could Feel It Was More than Just a Game
Town midfielder Azor Matusiwa believes the best is yet to come from the Blues following last weekend’s East Anglian derby victory over Norwich City.
Thu Oct 16th 13:35
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Matusiwa: I'm Feeling the Love
Azor Matusiwa says he is feeling the love from the Town fans after becoming a mainstay in the Blues midfield following his summer arrival from Rennes.
Thu Oct 16th 06:00
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U18s Duo Join Lowestoft On Loan
Blues U18s duo Will Unadike and Lenny O’Sullivan have joined Isthmian League North Division Lowestoft Town on a month’s loan.
Wed Oct 15th 17:20
0
Town Launch Season Ticket Waiting List
Town have launched a season ticket waiting list but with no new sales planned before the end of this campaign.
Wed Oct 15th 16:56
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Town Visit Boro Aiming For First Away Win
Town visit Middlesbrough for Friday’s live Sky game targeting their first away win of the season, a victory which would move them up to third ahead of the Saturday fixtures (KO 8pm).
Wed Oct 15th 16:35
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