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Two goals in a blistering first nine minutes from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene and a late effort from Kasey McAteer saw the Blues to a comfortable 3-0 victory over QPR at Portman Road and to the three points they needed to secure their return to the Premier League after just one season away. Hirst tapped in from close range in the third minute, before teeing-up Philogene on nine with the result and Town’s third promotion in four years never in any doubt from there with McAteer adding some gloss and settling any late nerves with five minutes remaining.  21
Ipswich Town 3-0 Queens Park Rangers - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sat May 2nd 14:51 0
Ipswich Town 2-0 Queens Park Rangers - Half-Time
Goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene in the first nine minutes have seen Town to a 2-0 half-time lead over QPR at Portman Road and to within 45 minutes of a return to the Premier League. Sat May 2nd 13:31 1
Two Changes as Blues Face QPR
Town boss Kieran McKenna has made two changes for this afternoon’s crunch final-day home game against QPR with Jack Taylor and George Hirst returning to the XI. Sat May 2nd 11:44 10
Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sat May 2nd 11:30 0
O'Shea: This Club Belongs in the Premier League
Dara O’Shea believes Town belong in the Premier League as the Blues are 90 minutes away from securing their spot back at English football’s top table. Sat May 2nd 08:46 4
Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers - Predictions
Have you predicted the QPR score yet? Ninety-four per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, three per cent a draw and three per cent for an away win. Sat May 2nd 08:11 0
O'Shea: Prospect of Promotion Hard Not to Think About
Town captain Dara O’Shea has admitted the thought of promotion to the Premier League has been difficult to put to the back of his mind this week. Sat May 2nd 06:00 1
Wright Wins LMA Performance of the Week Award
Town Women manager David Wright has won the LMA Performance of the Week award following the brilliant 3-0 victory away against Birmingham City, who went into the game as WSL2 leaders. Fri May 1st 22:15 0
Matusiwa Voted Men's Player of the Year
Midfielder Azor Matusiwa has been voted the Supporters Club’s Men’s Player of the Year having won more than 50 per cent of the vote. Fri May 1st 20:03 10
McKenna: I Believe We've Got a Really Strong Performance in Us
Kieran McKenna will become the first Town manager to mastermind three promotions and two to the top flight if the Blues secure the points they need to return to the Premier League at the first attempt when they host QPR at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon (KO 12.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event). Fri May 1st 19:52 10
O'Shea: We've Been in Lots of Pressure Moments and We've Come Through Well
Town captain Dara O’Shea has backed his players to handle the pressure ahead of the Blues’ promotion showdown with Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road. Fri May 1st 18:51 2
O'Shea: Young's Presence Will Be Missed
Town captain Dara O’Shea says Ashley Young’s presence will be immensely missed after the full-back announced his decision to retire from football earlier this week. Fri May 1st 18:14 3
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Fri May 1st 17:46 0
McKenna: O'Shea an Outstanding Character
Town manager Kieran McKenna believes skipper Dara O’Shea has grown over the course of the season having been handed the armband last summer following Sam Morsy’s departure. Fri May 1st 17:38 3
McKenna: Coach Welcome Special and a Privilege
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says the coach welcomes from fans instigated by Blue Action have been ’special times’. Fri May 1st 17:18 1
McKenna: Burns Has Earned the Right to Decide His Future
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says he doesn’t have an update on Wes Burns’s future with the Wales international out of contract in the summer. Fri May 1st 17:12 14
South West Branch Meet-Up For QPR
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up in Bristol to watch Saturday’s crucial game at home to QPR (KO 12.30pm). Fri May 1st 17:00 0
Town Women End Season at Home to Sunderland
Town Women end their season with a home game against Sunderland at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm). Fri May 1st 16:54 2
U18s Face Saints at Needham
Town’s U18s will be looking back up their excellent 3-0 derby victory over Norwich City when they host Southampton at Needham Market’s Bloomfields on Saturday morning (KO 11am). Fri May 1st 16:49 0
McKenna: It's Been a Brilliant Career
Blues manager Kieran McKenna has paid tribute to Ashley Young, who announced yesterday that he will be retiring at the end of the season. Fri May 1st 15:47 2
 
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