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Chuba Akpom is back in training and Cedric Kipre is fine ahead of Saturday’s home game against Preston North End, but Jaden Philogene and Marcelino Nunez remain sidelined but with one potentially available for Tuesday’s trip to Portsmouth.  2
McKenna: Baggott Set to Stay at Town
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says he expects young centre-half Elkan Baggott to remain at Portman Road for the rest of the season. Fri Jan 30th 17:42 0
McKenna: McAteer Making Really Good Strides
Town manager Kieran McKenna says summer signing Kasey McAteer is making really good strides and can play a big part with the Blues over the next few years. Fri Jan 30th 17:32 1
McKenna: Walton Has Been Really Important
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says keeper Christian Walton, who signed a new deal earlier in the week, has been really important with the 30-year-old one of only two senior players remaining from the squad he inherited when he took over as manager in December 2021. Fri Jan 30th 17:17 0
McKenna: New Signing Neil Will Be Involved Against Preston
Town boss Kieran McKenna says new loan signing Dan Neil is ready to feature in tomorrow’s home game against Preston North End. Fri Jan 30th 16:56 3
McKenna: If No Offer Acceptable By Monday, Szmodics Will Stay
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says Town are yet to receive an acceptable offer for Sammie Szmodics, Derby County and Wrexham both having made approaches for the 30-year-old Irish international. Fri Jan 30th 15:54 3
McKenna: No Further Additions a Possibility
Town boss Kieran McKenna says it’s possible there could be a further addition to his squad before Monday’s 7pm deadline but isn’t expecting his phone to ring imminently and admits no one else coming in is also a possibility. Fri Jan 30th 15:35 16
Town Closing in on Signing Stevenage Youngster
Town are closing in on the signing of Stevenage youngster Ryan Doherty Fri Jan 30th 15:22 8
Wilder: O'Shea Comments Lacked Respect
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has accused Town skipper Dara O’Shea of a lack of respect following his comments after the Blues’ 3-1 defeat at Bramall Lane last Saturday. Fri Jan 30th 13:05 30
Academy Schoolboy Wattley Named in England U15s Squad
Academy schoolboy Zac Wattley has been named in the England U15s squad for a training camp and games next month. Fri Jan 30th 11:37 0
U21s Host Crystal Palace
Town’s U21s are in Premier League 2 action against Crystal Palace at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester this evening (KO 7pm). Fri Jan 30th 11:17 0
Barbrook Joins Colchester on Loan
Blues midfielder Fin Barbrook has joined League Two Colchester United on loan for the rest of the season. Fri Jan 30th 10:06 6
[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 29th 18:11 0
Special Morning at Playford Road For Town Fan George
Thirteen-year-old Town fan George Woodward and his family braved the pouring rain to watch the Blues squad training earlier in the week, their visit having been organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), who are the charity partner for Saturday’s home game against Preston North End. Thu Jan 29th 17:54 8
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Jan 29th 17:41 0
Town Women Make Fifth January Signing
Ipswich Town Women’s have signed Birmingham City forward Ava Baker on loan for the rest of the season. Thu Jan 29th 17:09 3
Eustace Tight-Lipped on Szmodics Approach
Derby County manager John Eustace kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed on the Rams’ interest in Blues forward Sammie Szmodics. Thu Jan 29th 16:55 5
Wrexham Join Szmodics Hunt
Wrexham have joined the hunt for Blues forward Sammie Szmodics. Thu Jan 29th 13:25 51
Azon: I've Improved a Lot at Town
Town striker Iván Azón believes Portman Road is the best place for his development and that he is continuing to improve under Blues boss Kieran McKenna. Thu Jan 29th 11:32 19
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Wed Jan 28th 19:31 0
Colchester Target Barbrook
League Two Colchester United are targeting Blues midfielder Fin Barbrook ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline. Wed Jan 28th 15:31 10
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McKenna's Men Part Three: A Bridge Too Far?
   by Edmundo Mon 26th Jan 2026
The final (for now) part of a look at Kieran McKenna's (and let's be honest, many others') incomings during the season just gone.
Between The Lines, The Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.29 - Soft Balls In A Steel City
   by The_Flashing_Smile Sun 25th Jan 2026
One of those days when everything goes wrong, but my overall feeling was of being dragged down to the Blades’ level and bullied into submission.
Between The Lines, The Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.28 - Iván Azón, Cursed
   by The_Flashing_Smile Wed 21st Jan 2026
Poor old Iván.
Between The Lines, The Irreverent Poetry Of Ipswich Town. No.27 - More Pitch Problems For Rovers
   by The_Flashing_Smile Tue 20th Jan 2026
I was surprised at how many times Blackburn players kicked the ball into touch in this game.
McKenna's Men Part Two: The Championship of Dreams
   by Edmundo Mon 5th Jan 2026
Following on from Part One: League One Days, I'm continuing my look at the signings made under Kieran McKenna's stewardship.
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Neil: I'm Ready For the Next Chapter
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[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
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O'Shea: It Was the Game They Wanted
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