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Returning loanee Jens Cajuste says it’s been a long summer of uncertainty but he’s sure he made the right choice in rejoining the Blues for a second season, citing the team spirit in the squad, manager Kieran McKenna and the fans as factors behind his decision.  35
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Thu Aug 7th 18:34 0
London Branch Meet-Up For Season Opener
The London Branch of the Supporters Club is inviting fellow fans to watch Friday’s live-on-Sky opening game of the season at Birmingham City at the The Lyttleton Arms, 1, Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE, opposite Mornington Crescent tube station. Thu Aug 7th 18:04 0
Keeper Slicker Joins Barnet On Loan
Town keeper Cieran Slicker has joined League Two Barnet on a season-long loan. Thu Aug 7th 17:00 9
Town Confirm Cajuste Loan Return
Town have confirmed the return of Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste on loan for a second season. Thu Aug 7th 16:30 82
O'Shea: We Know It's Going to Be a Tough Game, We're Really Looking Forward to It
Town defender Dara O’Shea says he is anticipating a tough match and hostile atmosphere as the Blues get their Championship season started on Friday night against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s. Thu Aug 7th 13:13 3
High-Profile Season Opener For Blues at Birmingham
Town get their 2025/26 Championship campaign under way against Birmingham City at St Andrew’s on Friday night in a high-profile opener screened live by Sky Sports (KO 8pm). Thu Aug 7th 12:49 10
The TWTD Prediction League 2025/26
With the start of the new season only a few days away, it’s time to register for the TWTD Prediction League 2025/26. Thu Aug 7th 11:04 1
Town Not Looking to Sell Davis
Blues left-back Leif Davis is reportedly being targeted by Premier League clubs but with Town not looking to sell one of their key players ahead of the new campaign. Thu Aug 7th 10:13 39
O'Shea: To Get the Chance to Lead This Club Is Special
New Town captain Dara O’Shea says he is eager to take on the added responsibility of wearing the armband for the Blues ahead of the Championship season kicking off on Friday against Birmingham City. Thu Aug 7th 06:00 11
Town Turn Down Forest Bid For Hutchinson
Town have rebuffed a bid from Nottingham Forest for Omari Hutchinson. Wed Aug 6th 19:46 48
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available. Wed Aug 6th 19:34 0
McKenna: We've Had High Expectation Before and Dealt With It Really Well
Boss Kieran McKenna says the expectation on Town for the season ahead is very different from when they were in the Championship two years ago and sees similarities with the 2022/23 League One promotion season. Wed Aug 6th 18:25 6
McKenna: New Signings Have Settled in Very Well
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says the club’s new signings have settled into the squad well during pre-season. Wed Aug 6th 18:06 5
McKenna: I Can't Be Happier With the Players Who Are Here But There's Still a Lot to Do
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says he can’t be happier with the squad he has worked with throughout pre-season but admits there’s still lots to do to get numbers up to where he wants them before the transfer window closes on September 1st. Wed Aug 6th 17:58 6
Azón 'Won't Sign For Town'
Como’s Spanish striker Ivan Azón is reported to have told his club he will not sign for the Blues on loan and will only leave the Serie A side to join Valencia. Wed Aug 6th 16:29 27
McKenna: Interest in Muric But Nothing to Confirm
Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed there is interest in keeper Aro Muric, who has been strongly linked with a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Çaykur Rizespor. Wed Aug 6th 15:35 23
McKenna Tight-Lipped on Akpom and Cajuste
Town boss Kieran McKenna kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed on the Blues’ moves for Chuba Akpom and Jens Cajuste, but admits it’s getting close for anyone to come in and be involved in Friday’s season opener at Birmingham. Wed Aug 6th 15:27 15
McKenna: No Change in Broadhead Situation
Manager Kieran McKenna says there’s been no in change in Nathan Broadhead’s situation with the Wales international the subject of an approach from newly promoted Wrexham last week. Wed Aug 6th 15:04 9
McKenna: Hutchinson With Squad on Friday If Over Medical Issue
Blues manager Kieran McKenna says forward Omari Hutchinson will be with the squad on Friday night at Birmingham if he overcomes a medical issue picked up earlier in the week. Wed Aug 6th 14:55 24
McKenna: Townsend Injury ACL, Davis and Philogene Doubts For Birmingham
Town boss Kieran McKenna has revealed left-back Conor Townsend is facing a long spell on the sidelines with an ACL injury suffered at Auxerre last week, while Leif Davis and Jaden Philogene remain doubts for Friday’s season opener at Birmingham City. Wed Aug 6th 14:45 26
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Championship Preview: Birmingham City
   by ad_wilkin Thu 7th Aug 2025
Town fans will know all too well where momentum from League One can take you and it’s safe to say their first opponents this season will have exactly that.
Pre-Season Preview: AJ Auxerre
   by ad_wilkin Thu 31st Jul 2025
Having taken on OGC Nice in pre-season last year and beaten them 1-0 via an Axel Tuanzebe goal, Town will once again take on French opposition on the form of AJ Auxerre in their last outing of pre-season.
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   by ad_wilkin Thu 24th Jul 2025
Town’s second pre-season trip is to Scottish Cup winners Aberdeen, who celebrated their first silverware since 2014 by beating Celtic on penalties in the final, a feat that prevented the Bhoys from achieving a treble.
Pre-Season Preview: FC Blau Weiss Linz
   by ad_wilkin Thu 17th Jul 2025
The first of Town’s pre-season friendlies will come at the end of a training camp in Austria, something that has become commonplace under Kieran McKenna’s tenure.
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Earlier Ipswich Town News

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Birmingham Make Last-Gasp New Approach For Akpom
Cajuste Set For Town Return
Akpom Travelling to Town For Medical
O'Shea Confirmed as New Captain
Cajuste 'Favouring' Town Return But Decision…
Palmer: We Have to Relish Favourites Tag
Turkish Club Rizespor Make Muric Loan Approach
Town Agree Akpom Terms With Ajax
Wark Joined By Burley at Portman Road Event to…
Town Look to Gazump Birmingham's Akpom Deal
Muric 'Closing in On Turkish Move'
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Former Blues Defender Smith Joins Braintree
Town Women Host Wolves in Friendly
Azón 'Wants Future Settled This Week'
McKenna: A Tough Game, an Increase in Challenge
McKenna: Townsend and Philogene Injuries Don't…
Palmer: It's Been a Really Successful Pre-Season
McKenna Tight-Lipped on Hackney and Cajuste
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McKenna: Hutchinson Not Mentally in Right Place…
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News on this day in 2023

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Pert: Winning Breeds Confidence
Pert: Clarke Training and No New Fitness Issues
Evans: A Fantastic Start to the Season, the Dressing Room Was Buzzing
Pert: Great to Get That First Victory
Evans: I'm Champing at the Bit, Ready to Go
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