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George Hirst’s 95th-minute penalty claimed an unlikely 1-1 draw for Championship favourites Town in their opening game of the season at Birmingham City. The newly promoted home side looked set for all three points courtesy of Jay Stansfield’s goal on 55 until sub Lyndon Dykes handled in the area and Hirst confidently found the net to grab a share of the point.  78
Hirst: Handball is a Handball
George Hirst felt referee Andrew Kitchen made the correct decision in awarding Town a stoppage time penalty in the 1-1 draw with Birmingham City at St Andrew’s. Fri Aug 8th 23:48 1
McKenna: We Found a Way to Battle For a Point
Town boss Kieran McKenna felt his side found a way to battle for what he believes could prove to be an important point his side drew 1-1 at Birmingham City and revealed that the club has reported the incident in which Jack Taylor was assaulted by a fan following George Hirst’s late, late penalty to the authorities. Fri Aug 8th 23:29 5
McKenna on Philogene, Cajuste and Hutchinson
Town boss Kieran McKenna has explained why Jaden Philogene, Jens Cajuste and Omari Hutchinson missed tonight’s 1-1 draw at Birmingham. Fri Aug 8th 23:13 5
McKenna: Akpom Deal One All Parties Are Trying to Push Through
Town boss Kieran McKenna says his understanding is that the Chuba Akpom loan move from Ajax is something all parties are trying to push through. Fri Aug 8th 22:59 6
Birmingham City 1-1 Ipswich Town - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report. Fri Aug 8th 22:30 0
Birmingham City 0-0 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Town’s opening game of the season at Birmingham City remains 0-0 at half-time. Fri Aug 8th 20:57 18
Birmingham City v Ipswich Town - Chatroom Open
Join us in the chatroom to discuss the game as it unfolds with hundreds of other Town fans. Fri Aug 8th 19:44 0
Ogbene Starts For Blues at Birmingham
Chieo Ogbene makes his first start since October last year and Leif Davis is fit to start at left-back as the Blues get their season under way at Birmingham City (Sky Sports, KO 8pm), but neither Omari Hutchinson nor Jaden Philogene are in the squad. Fri Aug 8th 19:39 9
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. Fri Aug 8th 10:24 1
Birmingham City v Ipswich Town - Predictions
Have you predicted the Birmingham score yet? Fifty seven per cent of TWTD members are predicting a Town win this evening, 33 per cent a draw and ten per cent are predicting a home win. Fri Aug 8th 09:59 0
O'Shea: New Signings Have Settled Well and Have Added Experience and Quality
Town defender Dara O’Shea says the Blues’ summer signings so far have settled well and have all added much-needed experience and quality to the group. Fri Aug 8th 09:36 2
Released Youngster Iorpenda Joins Huddersfield
Released academy defender George Iorpenda has joined Huddersfield Town on pro terms following a trial at the end of last season. Fri Aug 8th 09:20 0
South-West Branch Meet-Up For Birmingham Match
The South West Branch of the Supporters Club is meeting up to watch tonight’s opening game of the season at Birmingham City (KO 8pm) Fri Aug 8th 08:50 0
Cajuste: It's Been a Long Summer But I Know I Made the Right Choice
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. Thu Aug 7th 18:36 41
[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 83
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 25
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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.
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   by ad_wilkin Thu 31st Jul 2025
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   by ad_wilkin Thu 24th Jul 2025
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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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