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Boss Kieran McKenna says the Blues will give Sheffield Wednesday full respect when they visit on Saturday, despite the in-administration Owls currently sitting bottom of the table on minus-nine points, a massive 27 points from safety.  0
McKenna: Hospice and Hospital Visits a Special Thing
The Town players and staff have taken part in their annual hospice and hospital visits and manager Kieran McKenna says it’s a special thing that they all look forward to. Fri Dec 19th 18:00 4
McKenna: Consistency Comes Through Time Together
Boss Kieran McKenna has outlined how he sees consistency developing, the Blues having been on a run where impressive wins, such as the victories over leaders Coventry and Stoke, have been followed up by disappointing displays, such as the one which led to the 3-1 loss at Leicester last week. Fri Dec 19th 17:22 10
Furlong: We'll Show the Owls the Same Respect as Anyone Else
Town defender Darnell Furlong insisted there will be no complacency in preparation ahead of Saturday’s match against Sheffield Wednesday at Portman Road. Fri Dec 19th 16:46 5
McKenna: You Can Have Good Loans Even When You Don't Play
Town boss Kieran McKenna admits he’s disappointed midfielder Fin Barbrook’s loan at Lincoln City hasn’t worked out but says players can still take lessons from spells even when they’ve not played. Fri Dec 19th 16:34 1
McKenna: My Focus Has Been On the Group Here, Not January
Town boss Kieran McKenna says his focus has been on getting the best from the players he has rather than looking ahead to the January transfer window. Fri Dec 19th 16:23 1
McKenna: Walle Egeli Has Trained All Week, Burns Close to Return
Forward Sindre Walle Egeli has trained all week having missed last weekend’s defeat at Leicester having been ill, while Wes Burns is expected to play for the U21s on Monday and manager Kieran McKenna reports no new injuries ahead of Saturday’s home game against rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday. Fri Dec 19th 15:11 10
Dear: Important Game For Both Teams
An ever-present for Ipswich Town in WSL2 this season, Jenna Dear will return to her old club Sunderland this weekend aiming to drag her former team to within a point of her current one and into the relegation dogfight. Fri Dec 19th 11:44 0
Ball: Town Ownership Changes Reshuffling the Pack
Blues chief financial officer Tom Ball has described the recent changes to the club’s ownership restructure as “a reshuffling of the pack”. Fri Dec 19th 09:54 8
Ashton: TV Documentary Not Us
Chairman and CEO Mark Ashton says there’ll be no Town TV documentary, despite revealing a Netflix executive is among the Blues’ US investors. Fri Dec 19th 09:51 10
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Fri Dec 19th 07:11 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 Dec 18th 18:46 0
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Dec 18th 17:16 0
Ashton: We've Made It Clear to the FA We're Happy to Host Internationals
CEO and chairman Mark Ashton says the Blues have told the FA they would be happy to host international matches at Portman Road. Thu Dec 18th 13:27 6
Ashton: Change of Mindset in the Academy
Town chairman and CEO Mark Ashton says a new mindset is being instilled at the academy aimed at ensuring players know how to win matches. Thu Dec 18th 13:16 8
Ashton: We Will Be Active in January Window
Town chairman and CEO Mark Ashton has confirmed that the Blues will be active during the January transfer window. Thu Dec 18th 10:26 47
Ashton: All We’re Saying Is If You’re Not Going to a Game, Put It on the Resale Platform
Chairman and CEO Mark Ashton has sought to allay season ticket holders’ concerns regarding the planned new rules regarding non-attendance. Thu Dec 18th 10:25 22
Ashton: We've Made a Representation to the EFL Regarding a Minimum Standard For Pitches
Town have made a representation to the EFL and other football authorities regarding a minimum criteria for pitches in the wake of the abandonment at Blackburn Rovers earlier in the season and other surfaces in the Championship. Wed Dec 17th 17:29 17
Ball: The Aim is 40,000
Town chief financial officer Tom Ball says a capacity of 40,000 is the aim when the club looks to redevelop Portman Road in the years to come. Wed Dec 17th 16:38 20
Ashton: We're Only at the End of the Beginning
Town chairman and CEO Mark Ashton called for unity with the club only at the end of the beginning of what he believes is the ‘biggest and best football development opportunity’ in Europe at last night’s PLC AGM at Portman Road. Wed Dec 17th 16:35 30
Ashton: Portman Road Wi-Fi Imminent
Mark Ashton has revealed that the club will be launching Wi-Fi at Portman Road in the very near future. Wed Dec 17th 16:31 10
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