Barbara Norrey

Opinion

Dowman masterclass ends Town's cup run before it really began

A four-goal drubbing at the hands of the Premier League champions was softened only by a spirited late rally, but 16-year-old Max Dowman's man-of-the-match display told its own story, Barbara Norrey reports

Opinion

Enciso shines as Town pay for slow start against Liverpool

Two early Isak goals put Ipswich on the back foot at Portman Road, and despite a battling response, led by star man Julio Enciso, the damage was already done, Barbara Norrey reports.

Opinion

Nunez stuns Leicester with audacious late lob as Town beat Leicester 3-1

Ipswich Town beat Leicester City 3-1 at Portman Road on Tuesday night, with Marcelino Nunez scoring twice, including an extraordinary 91st-minute effort from near the centre circle that looped over the Leicester keeper and went in off the bar.

Opinion

Enciso's perfect return steals the show as Town edge Sunderland

Julio Enciso marked his second Portman Road debut with an assist for Emersonn's first goal in Town colours, but it was Jack Clarke who settled an exciting, end-to-end afternoon against a Sunderland side who shouldn't be underestimated this season, Barbara Norrey reports.

Opinion

Town's pre-season win over Rayo Vallecano has fans daring to dream

A dominant display against Rayo Vallecano, two more new faces, and an emotional farewell to a fans' favourite – Barbara Norrey has the latest from Portman Road.

Opinion

Late Osasuna strike denies Town in Colchester friendly

Ipswich Town conceded late as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to La Liga side Osasuna, in a pre-season friendly at the JobServe Community Stadium. Town columnist Barbara Norrey reports.

Long Reads

Meet the new Blues joining Portman Road this summer

Ahead of the new season, columnist Barbara Norrey profiles every fresh arrival at Ipswich Town – and rounds up the transfer talk still to come.

Opinion

An introduction to new Town manager Gary O’Neil

A brief introduction to the new manager of Ipswich Town Football Club, from our very own Barbara Norrey, AKA the West Stand Senior.

Ipswich Town FC

Town promoted to Premier League with 3-0 win over QPR

A 3-0 home win over Queens Park Rangers sent Ipswich Town back to the Premier League on Saturday. Watching from the West Stand, columnist Barbara Norrey captures the blue smoke, the pitch invasion and the disbelief of the afternoon Town went up.

Opinion

Town CAN do this – but Ipswich never do things the easy way

A chaotic 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough on Sunday left Ipswich Town fans believing automatic promotion is still within reach, even if the Blues seem determined to make supporters sweat for it.

Opinion

Town edge past Blues to go second with two games in hand

Ipswich Town secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Birmingham City on Monday afternoon, with first goals for Ben Johnson and Kasey McAteer giving the Blues the edge. Christian Walton's stunning second-half saves proved the difference as Town climbed to second in the Championship table.

Opinion

Clarke's stunner not enough as Millwall hold Town at Portman Road

Jack Clarke's 14th goal of the season put Town in front before the break, but a depleted Ipswich side had to settle for a point after Millwall's tactical reshuffle turned the game on its head in the second half.