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Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Fri Oct 23rd 18:45 0
U21s Thrash Birmingham
Town’s U21s thrashed Birmingham City 5-0 in Premier League 2 at Playford Road at lunchtime. Fri Oct 23rd 14:09 3
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Fri Oct 23rd 13:41 0
Ashton: US Pre-Season Trip Just a Matter of Time
Town CEO and chairman Mark Ashton says it’s just a matter of time before the Blues spend time in the US during pre-season. Fri Oct 23rd 12:44 2
Ashton: We're Here to Stay This Time
Manager Gary O’Neil and CEO and chairman Mark Ashton have spoken about the factors they believe are behind the Blues’ positive start to the season. Fri Oct 23rd 12:16 8
Akpom: Late Goals Down to Never-Say-Die Mentality
Town have been the late goal specialists this season and Blues striker Chuba Akpom insists that has not been down to luck. Fri Oct 23rd 10:53 0
Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest - Predictions
Have you predicted the Forest score yet? Sixty one per cent of TWTD members are forecasting a Town win today, 31 per cent a draw and eight per cent for an away win. Fri Oct 23rd 09:36 1
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Oct 22nd 19:46 0
[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 Oct 22nd 18:12 0
Akpom: Amazing Atmosphere Has Gone Up a Notch in the Premier League
Town striker Chuba Akpom believes the Blues’ home form will be crucial in their bid for Premier League survival ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest to Portman Road on Friday night. Thu Oct 22nd 16:56 6
O'Neil: Palacios Exceptional
Town manager Gary O’Neil says summer signing Exequiel Palacios has been exceptional since he joined the club. Thu Oct 22nd 16:31 3
O'Neil: Two Strikers Could Start
Blues manager Gary O’Neil isn’t ruling out starting two of his three frontline strikers at some stage having fielded a pairing off the bench in recent matches. Thu Oct 22nd 16:21 9
O'Neil: Liam's a Threat
Town manager Gary O’Neil is aware of the threat former Blues striker Liam Delap will bring when he returns to Portman Road with his new club Nottingham Forest on Friday evening, but says the ex-Chelsea man is one of a number of dangerous attackers who could line-up for the visitors. Thu Oct 22nd 16:14 3
O'Neil: Manchester City Performance Will Give Us Belief
Blues manager Gary O’Neil believes last week’s performance against Manchester City at the Etihad will give his team belief that they can compete next time they face one of the Premier League’s top clubs. Thu Oct 22nd 16:00 1
O'Neil: Best Group I've Worked With For Culture and Togetherness
Town boss Gary O’Neil says the Blues squad is the best group he’s ever worked with from the perspective of culture and togetherness. Thu Oct 22nd 15:50 2
Lukic Misses Out Against Forest
Midfielder Sasa Lukic will miss Friday night’s home game against Nottingham Forest due to the groin injury which forced him out of last week’s trip to Manchester City. Thu Oct 22nd 14:26 9
Former Blues Keeper Hladky Retires
Former Blues keeper Vaclav Hladky has announced his retirement, aged 35. Thu Oct 22nd 11:57 15
Key Incidents Panel Split On Maeda Penalty Denial
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel was split on whether Town should have been awarded a second-half penalty during their 2-1 victory over Fulham at Portman Road a fortnight ago. Wed Oct 21st 12:32 27
Walton: It's Making Sure You Thrive Off the Competition
Town goalkeeper Christian Walton says he drew on his experience to bounce back from a difficult summer and re-establish himself as the Blues’ number one. Wed Oct 21st 10:28 11
Kipre and Nunez Play an Hour as U21s Beaten By Anderlecht
Cedric Kipre and Marcelino Nunez both played an hour as Town’s U21s were beaten 1-0 by RSCA Futures, Anderlecht’s second team, at Portman Road in their opening Premier League International Cup group match, the visitors ending the game with 10 men. Tue Oct 20th 21:39 13
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Premier League Preview: Nottingham Forest
   by ad_wilkin Fri 23rd Oct 2026
Nottingham Forest got through four managers last season (Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira) so when Oliver Glasner announced he was leaving Crystal Palace it was quite a shock that he ended up at Forest.
Between The Lines 2, The Irreverent PREM Poetry Of ITFC - Match 7 - “A Poem That Might Mean Nothing”
   by The_Flashing_Smile Sun 18th Oct 2026
I had to work, so watched most of this one via the medium of ‘latest scores’, which brings its own form of excitement.
Premier League Preview: Manchester City
   by ad_wilkin Fri 16th Oct 2026
Title challengers or relegation rivals? A lot will be riding on the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their 114 charges.
Between The Lines 2, The Irreverent PREM Poetry Of ITFC - Match 6 - “Crystal Palacios”
   by The_Flashing_Smile Tue 13th Oct 2026
I was tempted to write this one all about Abdoul Ouattara, who was excellent, scored a cracker and had a flipping brilliant celebration to match.
Premier League Preview: Fulham
   by ad_wilkin Thu 8th Oct 2026
Fulham took a risk with the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa following the departure of Marco Silva over the summer.
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