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Szmodics Derby Loan Return Confirmed
Town have confirmed forward Sammie Szmodics’s loan move to Championship Derby County on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy, as revealed by TWTD Thursday. Sat Aug 1st 09:00 17
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More than 500 TWTD users entered our 2026 World Cup sweepstake with one of the 17 posters allocated Spain the winner. Fri Jul 31st 16:27 8
Blues Travel For Double-Header at Oxford and Wycombe
Town face Oxford United and Wycombe Wanderers in an away double-header on Saturday as they continue their pre-season programme. Fri Jul 31st 14:35 8
Stoke Linked With Hirst
Championship Stoke City are reported to be eyeing a move for Blues striker George Hirst. Fri Jul 31st 14:27 48
Blues Linked With Late Florentino Move
Town and Fulham are reported to have joined Hull City in chasing Burnley midfielder Florentino Luis. Fri Jul 31st 09:57 45
Szmodics Set to Rejoin Derby On Loan
TWTD understands departing forward Sammie Szmodics is set to rejoin Championship Derby County on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. Thu Jul 30th 15:30 30
Released Dean Joins Fulham
Released Town Women’s forward Rianna Dean has joined FAWNL Southern Premier Division Fulham following her Portman Road exit. 
 Dean, 27, joined the Blues last summer and scored six goals in 24 appearances last season. Thu Jul 30th 13:10 2
Birmingham Eyeing Taylor
TWTD understands Championship Birmingham City are showing interest in Town midfielder Jack Taylor. Thu Jul 30th 12:05 28
O'Neil: We'll Need to Be Adaptable
Blues boss Gary O’Neil says his side will need to be adaptable over the course of the Premier League season and will work on different systems as pre-season continues. Thu Jul 30th 11:31 17
O'Neil Impressed With Youngsters
Town manager Gary O’Neil has been impressed with a number of the club’s younger players and that they will continue to be given an opportunity ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Thu Jul 30th 11:20 8
O'Neil: Plenty More Business to Do
Town boss Gary O’Neil says there is plenty of work still to do in the transfer market and that Premier League experience is one of a number of factors considered when it comes to recruitment. Thu Jul 30th 10:47 16
Town Interested in Enciso Return
Town are interested in re-signing former loanee Julio Enciso, now with manager Gary O’Neil’s previous club Strasbourg. Thu Jul 30th 10:44 41
O'Neil: We Move Into 'Incredible' New Training Ground Building Ahead of Opening Game
Town boss Gary O’Neil says the new training ground building, which he and his squad are set to move into in the week ahead of the opening game of the season against Sunderland, is an incredible facility. Thu Jul 30th 10:33 7
Town Women Host Forest On Opening Day
Ipswich Town Women will get their 2026/27 Barclays Women’s Super League 2 campaign under way with a home game against Nottingham Forest at the JobServe Community Stadium on Sunday 6th September. Thu Jul 30th 10:10 5
O'Neil: Number One Shirt Up for Grabs
Town manager Gary O’Neil says the number one shirt is up for grabs and confirmed that Christian Walton is currently sidelined with a foot injury. Wed Jul 29th 23:36 13
O'Neil: I Can See Szmodics Moving in the Next Few Days
Blues boss Gary O’Neil says he can see Sammie Szmodics moving on in the next few days with talks having been ongoing with Derby County, where the Irish international was on loan in the second half of last season. Wed Jul 29th 23:20 10
O'Neil: Matusiwa and Taylor Unlikely to Feature in Pre-Season
Town boss Gary O’Neil has revealed midfield duo Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor are unlikely to feature in any pre-season friendlies as they return from injury issues. Wed Jul 29th 23:05 13
O'Neil: Pretty Pleased But Lots to Work On
Town manager Gary O’Neil was pleased with his side’s display, despite losing 2-1 to La Liga Osasuna at the JobServe Community Stadium with results not important at this stage of pre-season. Wed Jul 29th 23:00 7
O'Neil: Jaden's in My Plans
Blues boss Gary O’Neil insists winger Jaden Philogene is part of his plans, despite reports that the former England international wants to leave the club. Wed Jul 29th 22:41 22
Ipswich Town 1-2 Osasuna - Match Report
Town fell to a 2-1 defeat to La Liga Osasuna in their first friendly in front of fans under new manager Gary O’Neil at Colchester’s JobServe Community Stadium, Chuba Akpom netting for the Blues. Wed Jul 29th 21:45 30
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