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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 16h

We saw a summer of change at #itfc. Nine permanent departures, with big fees and frees involving talented youngsters and Portman Road heroes.

Here’s what they have been up to since departing Suffolk… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255296...

Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 18h

Kieran McKenna is set to open the new Main Stand at Needham Market FC later this month.

Will happen the day after #itfc’s home clash with Charlton Athletic. Cole Skuse’s Bury Town will be the visitors to Bloomfields in an all-Suffolk affair… 👇

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 20h

‘He’s flying at the minute. He’s ridiculous.’

Big praise from #itfc striker for in-form team-mate Jaden Philogene.

Here’s what he had to say… 👇

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 20h

🗓️ New date for #itfc’s trip to #Rovers confirmed after last month’s postponement.

Comes at a busy time for the Blues.

Various benefits for those who went at the last game and / or are going to the rearranged fixture.

Full details… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255301...

Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 1d

Into another international break. #itfc have built towards this point, looking stronger and stronger.

But it was a slow start. I’ve had a look back through the performances in the last eight Championship games and ranked them… 👇

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 1d

#itfc boss Kieran McKenna has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award for September, while Jaden Philogene is one of four candidates for Player of the Month.

Here’s who they are up against… 👇

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 1d

💪 Following his superb finish in #itfc’s derby win against #NCFC, spoke to Cedric Kipré about playing as a winger (yes, genuinely), the international break and his ambition to become a regular starter at Portman Road… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255263...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday certainly went a long way in building it - Philogene, Kipre, J. Clarke and Azon all took big, big steps in winning over supporters.

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 3d

Former #itfc defender Luke Woolfenden has hinted that ‘politics’ kept him out of the team in the Premier League last season.

The 26yo is yet to start for new club Coventry City, but sees a difference under Frank Lampard… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255202...

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Mark Heath @mark-heath.bsky.social · 4d

Morning all 💙

#itfc

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 3d

Felixstowe-born Matt Bloomfield, who started his playing career at #itfc, has been sacked by League One side Luton Town.

It leaves loanee Ali Al-Hamadi without a manager, although he is yet to play for the Hatters… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255204...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 4d

‘It’s the type of moment you dream of, you think of, and you don’t think it’s going to be real.’

A special moment for Cedric Kipré, who scored the opener in #itfc’s East Anglian derby win against #NCFC.

Spoke to him after the game…👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255187...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 4d

1️⃣ PLAYER RATINGS 🔟

On a day when #itfc needed their new stars to step up, they delivered.

Here’s how I saw today’s East Anglian derby… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255183...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 4d

FT: #itfc 3-1 #NCFC

Derby delight on Suffolk soil. Town end 16 years of pain in this rivalry by finally beating their East Anglian rivals.

A day new heroes were made.

Story of the match… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255183...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 5d

So here we are - derby day.

#itfc v #ncfc. Suffolk v Norfolk. East Anglian pride on the line as Town aim to get one over on their arch-rivals for the first time in 16 years.

It doesn’t get much bigger than this.

Match preview… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255150...

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Rossco @rossmediauk.bsky.social · 5d

East Anglian derby preview ahead of the game tomorrow ⬇️

Watch: Our Ipswich Town vs Norwich City Boot Room video preview

Alex Jones and Ross Halls look ahead to East Anglian Derby against Norwich City in the Championship for our Boot Room preview.

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 5d

Odds will obviously fluctuate ahead of KO.

Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 5d

A look at the pre-match odds ahead of tomorrow’s East Anglian derby, with the bookmakers predicting a big day for #itfc against #NCFC… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255152...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 6d

‘There’s nothing better than seeing that passion from fans.’

#itfc skipper Dara O’Shea is really looking forward to tomorrow’s East Anglian derby coach welcome at Portman Road.

Also discussed #NCFC, Josh Sargent and pressure… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255163...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 6d

Playford Road. Dara O’Shea and Kieran McKenna due in shortly to preview Sunday’s East Anglian derby against #NCFC.

Live updates from the #itfc boss here… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255155...

LIVE: Town boss McKenna previews East Anglian derby against Norwich

Live updates from Playford Road as Kieran McKenna previews Ipswich Town's upcoming East Anglian derby against Norwich City.

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 7d

The East Anglian derby is fast approaching. #itfc looking to end 16 years of hurt, #NCFC aiming to avoid defeat by any means possible.

Here are four key battles I think could decide the clash at Portman Road… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255119...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 7d

‘We’ll give everything we can.’

#itfc boss Kieran McKenna has shared his first thoughts on Sunday’s East Anglian derby, discussing whether Marcelino Nunez could start against former club #NCFC… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255115...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 7d

‘When you look at their squad, they have to be up there.’

Speaking on @ntt20.com, West Brom winger Jed Wallace has backed #itfc to kick on, also discussing the difficulty of breaking down sides who defend deep… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255113...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 7d

With @rossmediauk.bsky.social having a pre-derby day rest, I’m on ex-Blues duty. This is a fun one.

Former #itfc striker Connor Wickham has returned to football after more than a year out, joining a second-tier UAE side… 👀👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/255114...

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Alex Jones @alexnljones.bsky.social · 19d

Well… not what we expected.

My player ratings from the 80 minutes of #itfc’s game against Blackburn… 👇

www.eadt.co.uk/sport/254825...

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