Local Expert
Barbara Norrey
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
West Stand Senior: Hollywood script fails to materialise as Town held to frustrating draw
Ipswich Town dominated possession and created numerous chances but couldn't break down a determined Wrexham side, as the Hollywood-backed Welsh club secured a goalless draw at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.by
Barbara Norrey
Opinion
Blues show steel to salvage point against in-form Hornets
Ipswich Town demonstrated their growing resilience on Tuesday night, recovering from an early setback to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a Watford side that had hammered second-placed Middlesbrough 3-0 just days earlier.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
Clarke's late strike secures vital three points against West Brom
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
A tale of two halves as Town squander dominance in 3-0 defeat
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior: Town silence Canaries with 3-1 derby day demolition
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior: Philogene magic and team unity deliver perfect Portsmouth performance
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior: Philogene hat-trick lifts Town to emphatic victory over struggling Blades
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior: Clarke's late penalty rescues chaotic Derby draw
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Southampton
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.byBarbara Norrey
News
Ipswich's best-kept secret? The historic reading room reinventing itself for modern times
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.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Charlton
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 despite a spirited fightback from the Addicks.byBarbara Norrey
Opinion
Primark: High street saint or sinner?
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. Armed with a mission to find clothes I'd actually buy – a blouse or dress for myself and a birthday T-shirt for my son – I ventured into the store to discover what lies behind the conflicting opinions about this divisive retailer.byBarbara Norrey
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