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Town manager Gary O’Neil believes Nottingham Forest, who visit Portman Road for Friday evening’s live-on-Sky Premier League clash, are a better side than their position or points tally might currently suggest.  2
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Akpom: Amazing Atmosphere Has Gone Up a Notch in the Premier League
Town striker Chuba Akpom believes the Blues’ home form will be crucial in their bid for Premier League survival ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Friday night. Thu Oct 22nd 16:56 3
O'Neil: Palacios Exceptional
Town manager Gary O’Neil says summer signing Exequiel Palacios has been exceptional since he joined the club. Thu Oct 22nd 16:31 3
O'Neil: Two Strikers Could Start
Blues manager Gary O’Neil isn’t ruling out starting two of his three frontline strikers at some stage having fielded a pairing off the bench in recent matches. Thu Oct 22nd 16:21 7
O'Neil: Liam's a Threat
Town manager Gary O’Neil is aware of the threat former Blues striker Liam Delap will bring when he returns to Portman Road with his new club Nottingham Forest on Friday evening, but says the ex-Chelsea man is one of a number of dangerous attackers who could line-up for the visitors. Thu Oct 22nd 16:14 3
O'Neil: Manchester City Performance Will Give Us Belief
Blues manager Gary O’Neil believes last week’s performance against Manchester City at the Etihad will give his team belief that they can compete next time they face one of the Premier League’s top clubs. Thu Oct 22nd 16:00 1
O'Neil: Best Group I've Worked With For Culture and Togetherness
Town boss Gary O’Neil says the Blues squad is the best group he’s ever worked with from the perspective of culture and togetherness. Thu Oct 22nd 15:50 1
Lukic Misses Out Against Forest
Midfielder Sasa Lukic will miss Friday night’s home game against Nottingham Forest due to the groin injury which forced him out of last week’s trip to Manchester City. Thu Oct 22nd 14:26 9
Former Blues Keeper Hladky Retires
Former Blues keeper Vaclav Hladky has announced his retirement, aged 35. Thu Oct 22nd 11:57 15
Key Incidents Panel Split On Maeda Penalty Denial
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel was split on whether Town should have been awarded a second-half penalty during their 2-1 victory over Fulham at Portman Road a fortnight ago. Wed Oct 21st 12:32 27
Walton: It's Making Sure You Thrive Off the Competition
Town goalkeeper Christian Walton says he drew on his experience to bounce back from a difficult summer and re-establish himself as the Blues’ number one. Wed Oct 21st 10:28 11
Kipre and Nunez Play an Hour as U21s Beaten By Anderlecht
Cedric Kipre and Marcelino Nunez both played an hour as Town’s U21s were beaten 1-0 by RSCA Futures, Anderlecht’s second team, at Portman Road in their opening Premier League International Cup group match, the visitors ending the game with 10 men. Tue Oct 20th 21:39 13
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RSPCA Sporty Quiz at Portman Road
The RSPCA Suffolk Branch is holding a sporty quiz at Portman Road on Thursday 29th October. Tue Oct 20th 14:46 0
U21s Host Anderlecht in Premier League International Cup Opener
Town’s U21s begin their inaugural Premier League International Cup campaign when they host RSCA Futures, Anderlecht’s second team, at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Tue Oct 20th 10:51 8
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McLoughlin in England Squad For U15 World Cup
Academy schoolboy Tommy McLoughlin has been named in the England squad for the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan next week. Mon Oct 19th 22:56 1
Coventry and Brighton Games Move
Town’s games at Coventry City and Brighton & Hove Albion have changed dates for live coverage on Sky Sports. Mon Oct 19th 15:02 7
Diop: Either Side is the Same For Me
Town defender Issa Diop says he has no preference over which side of the Blues’ centre-back pairing he plays on, so long as he is in Gary O’Neil’s starting XI. Mon Oct 19th 11:19 5
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