Wednesday, 8 July 2009

A wet evening in Co Donegal
















Overall a dissapointing evening for all Town fans in Ballybofey. I travelled with Rod, Callum and Alex from Carrickfergus during the afternoon and picked up Jon Craig on route. After a minor argument with MR Satnav we made it to Strabane with a few minutes to spare. We had to collect tickets from a friendly Notts Forest supporter from his sports store in the town. The 10 minute journey to Ballybofey took us half an hour. I think these locals have serious issues judging distance. Either that or they drive like maniacs. It was plain to see that EU funding for the roads in Donegal had failed to make much of an impact.





After a short trip the wrong way up a one way street, we parked up at Heeneys bar and had refreshments. We then dandered to McKelveys where we met up some Town friends. Clive, Anga, Chris and Steve from Suffolk, Bert from Cookstown and Alan from Co Meath.





Sure enough as we headed to the ground the rain started. I estimate a crowd of around 1000 and a splattering of Town fans from England, NI and Ireland. Two ITFC banners were on display - Spirit of 78 and ITFC Northern Ireland.





Town played in red and Finn Harps in blue. The Town line up was strong with Stead playing on his own up front. To be honest the game was crap. I wont go into all the gory details but I felt Delaney and Wickham played reasonably well. We definately have some fitness issues and maybe that is to be expected. I know when I go back to work after a holiday I am expeceted to be at 100%, lets just hope that is what we get come Coventry.





Finn Harps were a very young side in the middle of their season. They well deserved the victory and their second goal, a breakaway was well executed even though the final shot took a deflection off Shumi(?).





Keane was mobbed at the end of the game and the Town side didn`t warm down. Maybe they were too embarrassed.





We headed home around 10 and were back in Carrick shortly after midnight.

Sunday, 5 July 2009

Finn Harps

We leave Carrickfergus around 2-45pm on Tuesday evening and head to Ballybofey for the Finn Harps friendly. Hopefully Town will have made another signing by then. I have 1 space in the car if anyone is interested. Match tickets are €15 and we should be home shortly after midnight.

Anyone making there own way please be advised that we are meeting up in McKelveys Bar, Ballybofey about 5-45pm.

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Town v Newcastle on BBC

Friday, 26 June 2009

Live on Sky

The match currently scheduled for 3pm on Sat 8th August against Coventry will be moved to 5-20pm kick off or the following day to suit sky TV.
Will be in touch when it is confirmed.
Tickets for Finn Harps have been booked. I will be in touch next week regarding transport plans.

Chris

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Fixtures released

Ipswich




Saturday 08th August 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Coventry
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 15th August 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Leicester
15.00

Tuesday 18th August 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
C.Palace
19.45

Saturday 22nd August 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
West Brom
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 29th August 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Preston NE
15.00

Saturday 12th September 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Middlesbrough
v
Ipswich
15.00

Tuesday 15th September 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Nottm Forest
19.45

Saturday 19th September 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Doncaster
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 26th September 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Newcastle
15.00

Tuesday 29th September 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Sheff Utd
v
Ipswich
19.45

Saturday 03rd October 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Barnsley
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 17th October 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Swansea City
15.00

Tuesday 20th October 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Watford
19.45

Saturday 24th October 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Plymouth
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 31st October 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Derby
15.00

Saturday 07th November 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Reading
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 21st November 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Sheff Weds
15.00

Saturday 28th November 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Cardiff City
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 05th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Bristol City
v
Ipswich
15.00

Tuesday 08th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Peterborough
19.45

Saturday 12th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Blackpool
15.00

Saturday 19th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Scunthorpe
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 26th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
C.Palace
v
Ipswich
15.00

Monday 28th December 2009

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
QPR
15.00

Saturday 09th January 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Leicester
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 16th January 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Coventry
15.00

Tuesday 26th January 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
West Brom
19.45

Saturday 30th January 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Preston NE
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 06th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Middlesbrough
15.00

Tuesday 09th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
QPR
v
Ipswich
19.45

Saturday 13th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Cardiff City
15.00

Tuesday 16th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Peterborough
v
Ipswich
19.45

Saturday 20th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Sheff Weds
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 27th February 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Bristol City
15.00

Saturday 06th March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Blackpool
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 13th March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Scunthorpe
15.00

Tuesday 16th March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Watford
v
Ipswich
19.45

Saturday 20th March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Barnsley
15.00

Tuesday 23rd March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Plymouth
19.45

Saturday 27th March 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Swansea City
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 03rd April 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Reading
15.00

Monday 05th April 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Derby
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 10th April 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Nottm Forest
v
Ipswich
15.00

Saturday 17th April 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Doncaster
15.00

Saturday 24th April 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Newcastle
v
Ipswich
15.00

Sunday 02nd May 2010

Coca-Cola Championship
Bet
Ipswich
v
Sheff Utd
15.00

Friday, 15 May 2009

Sunderland supporters pub quiz



Another good night was had at the Sunderland supporters club pub quiz at the Bot on monday night. Myself, Lynda Davy & Karin were joined later by Chris. Unfortunately Wayne's babysitter let him down but hopefully it'll not be too long before he'll be bringing young Evan with him...only joking Claire....We didn't come first but we didn't disgrace ourselves either, finishing 4th in the 'Championship'...I can't remember how many teams were there but there were a few below us...Man City won the 'Premier League' (There's something you may only hear once lol). Hopefully see everyone at the next meeting or the Morning Star night, whichever comes first.....

Sunday, 3 May 2009

Update

Hi guys, hope you are all well.
Glad to see Naaridge fall off their perch today, but better to read of a Town win and a near full house.
Thanks to DD for a great evening last night. Good to see the auld belly made an appearance.
Have a look at this link to see RK interviewed on the RTE Late show. Scroll forward to 1 hour.
http://www.rte.ie/tv/latelate/av_20090501.html?2536502,null,228

The NI Sunderland supporters quiz will be held on Monday 11th May, once again at the Bot. It is unlikely that I can get off work that night but would like us to enter a team if poss. I could be over for shortly after 9pm. Please let me know asap if you can make it.

I would like to hold one more meeting before the proposed dinner. I suggest Tuesday 19th May at Derriaghy Cricket Club at 8pm. Graham/John could you get in touch to confirm that this would be possible and then I will confirm to all members.

At this meeting we will finalise all branch business for the year, complete plans for the meal and with any luck we know a little about pre season plans.

Friday, 24 April 2009

What a week


Well what can you say. Who would have guessed Town would get 3 pages in most pages by the end of the week. My personal feelings are that JM had come to the end of the road. I cant doubt his loyalty to the club nor his wishes for success. But that didnt make him a manager - not yet anyway. After 3 years and no improvement the timimg is perfect for a change. I wish him well in the future.

RK- well it`s taken me the total of 24 hours to realise that what he will bring to the Club is something to be excited about. I am well aware that he probably doesnt have much love for our team, but I sincerely believe that he will do a job for us.
I look forward to hearing of branches opening up in Dublin, Galway and of course Cork.
I wonder is there any chance of ITFC making it to these shores again this summer.
Looking forward.....I see we are installed as favourites to win the championship already! Wonder what Newcastle fans think of that?

Monday, 20 April 2009

Derby day pics

Click the link for some great derby day photos. Check out 72 and 74 to see if you can spot us.

http://www.greenun24.co.uk/content/greenun/sport/football/championship/ipswich-town/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=IpswichTownFC&tBrand=GreenUnOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=IPED20%20Apr%202009%2009%3A55%3A05%3A540

Budgie weekend

What a great weekend. Just a shame that its back to porridge today. I think everything went swimmingly and the team certainly put on a show against the budgies. It was grand to meet up with some old friends and make some new ones. We met fans from Norway and Sweden and will be keeping in touch. I will get some photos up as soon as possible. See you soon.