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Town manager Kieran McKenna has flat-batted links with Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney and Kendry Paez, however, his Cottagers counterpart Marco Silva confirmed the Blues’ interest in his 34-year-old club captain.  12
Fortuna Blues in Town Marking 20th Anniversary With Commemorative Scarf
The Fortuna Blues are back in town this weekend for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie against Blackpool, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first trip to Suffolk with a commemorative scarf. Fri Jan 9th 17:49 3
McKenna: Over a Big, Big Loss to the Club
Blues manager Kieran McKenna has paid tribute to club ambassador, PLC chairman and Ipswich Town Foundation trustee Peter Over, who died suddenly on Sunday, aged 63. Fri Jan 9th 17:35 3
McKenna Happy With Christmas Points Return, Frustrated By Portsmouth Postponement
Blues manager Kieran McKenna was pleased with his side’s haul of 10 points from 12 over Christmas but admitted the postponement at Portsmouth last Sunday was frustrating. Fri Jan 9th 17:26 1
McKenna: Hopefully Sheehan Will Stay With the Club in Some Capacity
Kieran McKenna hopes Joe Sheehan, who left his role as manager of Town Women earlier this week, remains at the club. Fri Jan 9th 17:12 2
McKenna: Humphreys a Player We Rate Very Highly
Boss Kieran McKenna says midfielder Cameron Humphreys, who has joined League One promotion hopefuls Huddersfield Town for the rest of the season, has been unlucky not to have played more regularly for the Blues during the first half of the campaign. Fri Jan 9th 16:53 5
Young: You Want to Win Every Competition You're In
FA Cup winner Ashley Young is not short of belief that he could add a second winners’ medal to his collection as Town prepare to start their campaign against Blackpool this weekend. Fri Jan 9th 16:06 3
McKenna: Formal Talks On Chaplin Pompey Loan Still to Take Place
Town boss Kieran McKenna says no formal talks have yet taken place on whether Conor Chaplin will be recalled from his loan spell at Portsmouth. Fri Jan 9th 16:01 0
McKenna: Szmodics, Baggott and Barbrook Involved Against Blackpool
Town boss Kieran McKenna says Sammie Szmodics, Elkan Baggott and Fin Barbrook will be in the squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round tie at home, but George Hirst remains unavailable. Fri Jan 9th 15:54 8
U21s Host Fulham
Town’s top-of-the-table U21s return to Premier League 2 action this evening when they host Fulham at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester (KO 7pm). Fri Jan 9th 10:13 0
Chelsea Youngster Linked With Town Loan Move
Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez is set to be recalled from a loan spell at Strasbourg and could then join the Blues on the same basis, according to reports. Fri Jan 9th 10:06 46
Humphreys Joins Huddersfield On Loan
Blues midfielder Cameron Humphreys has joined League One Huddersfield Town on loan for the rest of the season. Thu Jan 8th 19:07 20
Chaplin Set to Stay at Portsmouth
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says Conor Chaplin is likely to remain on loan at Fratton Park for the rest of the season. Thu Jan 8th 19:03 15
[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 Jan 8th 18:41 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Jan 8th 17:41 0
Town Make Cairney Approach
Town have made an approach to Fulham regarding veteran skipper Tom Cairney. Thu Jan 8th 14:23 57
New Date For Portsmouth Visit
Town’s game at Portsmouth, which was postponed on Sunday due to a frozen pitch, has been rescheduled for Tuesday 3rd February (KO 7.45pm). Thu Jan 8th 12:06 10
Humphreys Wycombe Return Talks Stall
Talks between the Blues and Wycombe Wanderers regarding midfielder Cameron Humphreys returning to Adams Park are reported to have stalled. Thu Jan 8th 11:40 10
Young: Definitely My Last Season - But I've Said That Before!
Town defender Ashley Young has not ruled out extending his playing career beyond the end of the season. Thu Jan 8th 11:24 7
Town Fan's Charity Walk From Bristol to Portman Road
Town fan James Chapman is walking from Bristol to Portman Road to raise money for the Ipswich Town Foundation ahead of the Blues’ game against the Robins. Thu Jan 8th 11:20 2
Earl Wins Cup Award
Town Women’s midfielder Maddy Earl won the She’s A Baller Baller of the Round award for her display in the 5-0 Adobe Women’s FA Cup third round victory over AFC Portchester. Wed Jan 7th 21:02 0
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McKenna's Men Part Two: The Championship of Dreams
   by Edmundo Mon 5th Jan 2026
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   by The_Flashing_Smile Sun 28th Dec 2025
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