Barbara is a former medical researcher for Public Health England, a lifelong Ipswich Town fan and a season ticket holder. While she now lives in Colchester, Ipswich remains close to her heart.
Opinion
A hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion saw Ipswich Town claim three crucial points at Portman Road on Saturday, with Jack Clarke's 80th-minute goal breaking the deadlock in a match that lacked spark but delivered results.
Opinion
Our very own West Stand Senior was relaxed enough at half-time to discuss tennis with her neighbour. Twelve minutes later, she was left with a heap of 'whys' as Ipswich Town's dominance evaporated in a second-half collapse against Charlton Athletic.
Opinion
Jaden Philogene's wonder goal, Cedric Kipre's first for the club, and Jack Clarke's tap-in sealed a comprehensive 3-1 win over Norwich City – and put an end to a painful statistic in Ipswich Town's recent history.
Opinion
Two first-half goals and a composed display throughout showed Ipswich Town are beginning to look like the team Kieran McKenna envisioned. The West Stand Senior witnessed a side growing in confidence and cohesion at Portman Road.
Opinion
Jaden Philogene produced a performance to remember as his hat-trick inspired Ipswich Town to their first victory of the season, a 5-0 thrashing of pointless Sheffield United that will have sent supporters home with broad smiles and renewed optimism.
Opinion
A dramatic 106th-minute penalty from Jack Clarke salvaged a point for Town in a chaotic encounter that had everything – controversial refereeing, time-wasting tactics, and enough drama to last a season.
Opinion
Jack Clarke's early deflected effort gave Ipswich Town the perfect start to their first home match of the season, but a Robinson header ensured Southampton left Portman Road with a share of the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw. The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts.
News
What began as a Mechanics Institute for working-class Victorians has evolved into a thriving community hub where acoustic sessions sit alongside Latin lessons and fashion shows share space with philosophical talks.
Opinion
Ipswich Town marked their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Charlton Athletic at Colchester's Jobserve Community Stadium, with Jack Clarke's brilliant solo effort and Ali Al-Hamadi's composed finish securing the win.
Opinion
After dismissing Primark as "not for me" during previous visits to Ipswich town centre, I decided it was time to put my preconceptions aside and take a proper look.
Feature
After moving away in March 2023, Town columnist Barbara Norrey swaps Portman Road for Norwich Road as she returns to her former stomping ground to see how it's changed over the years.
Opinion
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's final game of the season against West Ham at Portman Road on Sunday, 25 May.