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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 1
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 2
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 4
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 3
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 2
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 10
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 12
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 5
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 20
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 28
Emersonn and Fatawu Start Against Osasuna
New signings Emersonn and Abdul Fatawu are among the starters as the Blues take on La Liga Osasuna at Colchester’s JobServe Community Stadium (KO 7.45pm). Wed Jul 29th 19:12 13
Town XI Beat Braintree
A Town XI beat National League South Braintree Town 2-1 in a behind closed doors friendly at Playford Road this morning. Wed Jul 29th 15:08 7
Blues Host Osasuna at Colchester
Town play their first game in front of fans under new manager Gary O’Neil when they take on La Liga Osasuna in a friendly at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium this evening (KO 7.45pm). Wed Jul 29th 10:34 27
Derby Eyeing Ogbene
Derby County are reportedly eyeing Blues winger Chieo Ogbene in addition to forward Sammie Szmodics. Wed Jul 29th 09:52 29
U18s Beaten at Bury Town
A Town U18 side were beaten 3-2 by Bury Town on Tuesday evening in this season's Martin Swallow Memorial Trophy match at Ram Meadow, with goals from Benji Buskell and Jayden Adetiba not enough for the young Blues. Tue Jul 28th 22:32 0
Boniface Joins Orient On Loan
Blues youngster Somto Boniface has joined League One Leyton Orient on loan for the season. Tue Jul 28th 18:52 16
Scherpen: I Want to Make It an Unforgettable Season
New keeper Kjell Scherpen is aiming to be part of “an unforgettable season”, his move to the Blues from Belgian side Royal Union Saint-Gilloise having been confirmed this morning. Tue Jul 28th 14:58 23
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Town Confirm Scherpen Signing
Town have confirmed the signing of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeper Kjell Scherpen on a deal which runs to the summer of 2030. Tue Jul 28th 12:00 26
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Pre-Season Preview: Osasuna
   by ad_wilkin Tue 28th Jul 2026
Club football is back.
Gary O’Neil: Operation Survival
   by DanLyles Tue 30th Jun 2026
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