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Julio Enciso hit a superb strike from 30 yards and George Hirst nodded home at the back post as Town came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park. Beto gave the Toffees the lead with a header in the 26th minute, then Dwight McNeil made it two nine minutes later from distance with the Merseysiders appearing to be cruising to victory until Enciso smashed in his second goal for Town on 41 and sub Hirst equalised 11 minutes from time to take what in the end was a deserved point for the Blues.  32
Hirst: Never-Say-Die Attitude Part of Our Culture
Town striker George Hirst felt the Blues were deserving of their point following the 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park. Sat May 3rd 18:47 1
McKenna: It Was Certainly a Difficult Spot
Blues boss Kieran McKenna admitted his side were in a difficult spot at 2-0 down and was delighted that they showed the character to stick at it and claim a 2-2 draw with Everton in Goodison Park’s penultimate fixture. Sat May 3rd 18:39 3
Everton 2-2 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Sat May 3rd 17:24 0
Everton 2-1 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Julio Enciso smashed in from 30 yards to make the scoreline between Town and Everton at Goodison Park 2-1 to the home side at half-time, Beto and Dwight McNeil having scored earlier on for the Toffees. Sat May 3rd 16:00 0
Hutchinson and Chaplin Start at Everton
Town have made two changes for this afternoon’s game against Everton at Goodison Park with Omari Hutchinson and Conor Chaplin returning to the side. Sat May 3rd 14:04 7
Everton v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Sat May 3rd 14:00 0
Keeper Hancock Dies
Ken Hancock, the goalkeeper in the Town side which won the Second Division title in 1967/68, has died, aged 87. Sat May 3rd 10:47 9
Everton v Ipswich Town - Predictions
Have you predicted the Everton score yet? Twelve per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this afternoon, 26 per cent a draw and 62 per cent are predicting a home win. Sat May 3rd 10:11 0
Australian Huni Wardley's New Opponent
Australian Justis Huni has been named as Fabio Wardley’s new opponent for his June 7th interim WBA World Heavyweight title fight at Portman Road. Fri May 2nd 18:10 2
Moyes: McKenna's a Great Young Manager Doing a Fantastic Job at a Real Football Club
Everton boss David Moyes says his Blues counterpart Kieran McKenna has done a great job at “a real football club”, despite Town’s relegation back to the Championship following one season back in the top flight. Fri May 2nd 15:24 32
Taylor: The Plan is to Be a Regular Starter Next Season
Town midfielder Jack Taylor has had to stay patient for his opportunities this season but admits he would like to become a regular starter as the Blues prepare for a return to the Championship. Fri May 2nd 12:24 15
U18s at Coventry
Town’s U18s take on Coventry City at the Sky Blues’ academy on Saturday afternoon in their final Professional Development League Two South match of the season. Fri May 2nd 12:08 1
Sheeran to Play Three Portman Road Gigs
Town sponsor and minority shareholder Ed Sheeran will play three live shows at Portman Road this summer. Fri May 2nd 09:35 21
Barbrook Wins Two Awards at Sutton
Blues youngster Finley Barbrook has been named both the Players’ Player and Young Player of the Year at his loan club Sutton United. Fri May 2nd 09:27 2
Taylor: We're Not Happy With the Number of Red Cards
Town midfielder Jack Taylor says the Blues have spoken about discipline following their fifth red card of the season against Newcastle United last weekend. Fri May 2nd 06:00 2
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu May 1st 18:34 0
McKenna: Everton Will Want a Party Atmosphere
Boss Kieran McKenna says motivating his players isn’t a problem despite the Blues’ relegation having been confirmed with the squad desperate to play in Premier League games such as Saturday’s visit to Goodison Park, Everton’s penultimate fixture at the ground that has been their home since 1892. Thu May 1st 18:20 14
Palmer Nominated For Premier League Save of the Month
Blues keeper Alex Palmer has been nominated for the Premier League Save of the Month award for April for his brilliant late stop during the 2-2 draw at Chelsea. Thu May 1st 16:41 2
McKenna: Cajuste is a Player We Like a Lot
Town manager Kieran McKenna answered that ‘it would be obvious’ when he was asked whether he would like to have on-loan Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste at Portman Road next season with the Sweden international a player he and his staff like a lot. Thu May 1st 16:24 14
McKenna: My Phone is Reachable For Promoted Bosses
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says his phone is reachable if managers of promoted clubs want to call him for advice on how to approach the increasingly tough task of making the leap from the Championship to the Premier League. Thu May 1st 16:09 15
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