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O'Neil: The Focus Will Be Stabilising as a Premier League Club
Tue Jun 23rd 17:19
New Blues boss Gary O’Neil says the focus will be on stabilising Town in the Premier League having been appointed on a three-year deal this afternoon.
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Tue Jun 23rd 18:16
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Ashton: Tactical and Technical Plan and Cultural Fit Led to O'Neil Appointment
Blues CEO and chairman Mark Ashton says new manager Gary O’Neil’s technical and tactical plan for the year ahead and his personality being a good fit for the culture of the club were what persuaded him to appoint the Strasbourg boss as the successor to Kieran McKenna.
Tue Jun 23rd 17:57
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Town Confirm O'Neil New Manager
Town have confirmed the appointment of Strasbourg boss Gary O’Neil as their new manager.
Tue Jun 23rd 16:02
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Town U21s to Play in EFL Trophy
Town have revealed that the U21s will compete in next season’s EFL Trophy having been invited to take part as one of 16 category one academy teams.
Tue Jun 23rd 13:06
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Keeper Pope 'Open to Town Move'
Newcastle United keeper Nick Pope is again being tipped for a move to the Blues this summer.
Tue Jun 23rd 10:07
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Al-Hamadi's Iraq Beaten By France as Storm Delays Second Half
Ali Al-Hamadi’s Iraq were beaten 3-0 by France in a match delayed by a thunderstorm in Philadelphia.
Tue Jun 23rd 02:02
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Jordan: O'Neil Not a Good Fit For Town
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has revealed he told Blues CEO and chairman Mark Ashton that soon-to-be-announced new Town manager Gary O’Neil is not a great fit for the club.
Mon Jun 22nd 18:11
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Bristol City Linked With Clarke
Bristol City are reportedly keen on Blues full-back Harry Clarke, who appears certain to leave Portman Road this window.
Mon Jun 22nd 16:13
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Al-Hamadi's Iraq Face France
Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi is set to make his second World Cup finals appearance this evening when Iraq take on France in Philadelphia (KO 10pm, BBC One).
Mon Jun 22nd 13:40
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Burns Linked With Owls
League One new boys Sheffield Wednesday are reported to be interested in Blues winger Wes Burns.
Mon Jun 22nd 13:09
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[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Mon Jun 22nd 10:02
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Philogene Linked With Serie A Club
Blues forward Jaden Philogene is interesting Serie A Bologna, according to a report in Italy.
Sun Jun 21st 17:44
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O'Neil Set to Be New Town Boss
Town are closing in on appointing Strasbourg boss Gary O’Neil their new manager, TWTD can confirm.
Fri Jun 19th 20:50
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Ashton: The Nature of the Manager's Job Has Changed
Kieran McKenna isn’t the only top-level manager who has recently opted to take some time away from football, TWTD asked Blues chairman and CEO Mark Ashton what he believes might be behind a number of bosses taking a hiatus.
Fri Jun 19th 18:00
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Ashton: Town Women Set For Investment
Blues chairman and CEO Mark Ashton has revealed that the club is close to confirming significant investment into Ipswich Town Women.
Fri Jun 19th 16:09
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Ashton: Training Ground Open in Six Weeks, Arena in Portman Road Plans
Blues CEO and chairman Mark Ashton says the club’s new £30 million training ground will be open in six weeks and has confirmed that an arena is one aspect of the further developments planned for Portman Road.
Fri Jun 19th 15:24
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Ashton: We're Down the Road on a Number of Deals
Chairman and CEO Mark Ashton says the Blues are “down the road on a number” of signings ahead of the appointment of their new manager.
Fri Jun 19th 15:01
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Hirst's Scotland Face Morocco
Striker George Hirst will hope to become the first Town player since John Wark and Alan Brazil in 1982 to represent Scotland at a World Cup finals when the Tartan Army face Morocco in their second group match in Boston this evening (KO 11pm, ITV1).
Fri Jun 19th 14:06
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Davis: All the Boys Were Gutted and Shocked
Town defender Leif Davis admitted he was “gutted” when Kieran McKenna announced his departure, but says he is immensely grateful for the impact of the outgoing Blues boss.
Fri Jun 19th 13:03
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Ashton: Sunderland Not to Be Underestimated After Incredible Season
Blues chairman and CEO Mark Ashton says opening-day opponents Sunderland shouldn’t be underestimated after an “incredible” first season back in the Premier League in which the Black Cats finished seventh and qualified for the Europa League.
Fri Jun 19th 11:44
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Kieran McKenna, Gary O'Neil and the Difference Between a Coach and a Builder
by Bluetaff
Mon 22nd Jun 2026
It's been a minute since my last blog and to be honest I hadn't planned on another until a rather enlightening conversation with an old friend.
Between The Lines, Special Edition - We Haven’t Got Super Kieran McKenna
by The_Flashing_Smile
Fri 19th Jun 2026
Well, I didn't expect or want to write this poem as a bookend to the last season.
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Mon 15th Jun 2026
My seat for QPR at home was three rows from the back of the West Stand.
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Sun 31st May 2026
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