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Russell Claydon is sports editor for the Bury Free Press and four other Suffolk titles as well as co-ordinating the sports offering for Suffolk News.

‘The squad is the best I’ve known it’ – Bury coach feels Blues are well stocked for play-off push

16 January 2024
‘The squad is the best I’ve known it’ – Bury coach feels Blues are well stocked for play-off push

‘The squad is the best I’ve known it’ – Bury coach feels Blues are well stocked for play-off push

16 January 2024

After adding to their options, Bury Town coach Mark Jolland feels the squad is the best in his time at the club as they target the play-offs.


Sudbury announce winger’s departure to Suffolk rivals

16 January 2024
Sudbury announce winger’s departure to Suffolk rivals

Sudbury announce winger’s departure to Suffolk rivals

16 January 2024

AFC Sudbury have announced the departure of a prominent winger or forward and revealed he has agreed to re-sign for one of their Suffolk rivals.


Town defender responds to transfer speculation in wake of Sunderland victory

13 January 2024
Town defender responds to transfer speculation in wake of Sunderland victory

Town defender responds to transfer speculation in wake of Sunderland victory

13 January 2024

Defender George Edmundson has responded to being linked to a move away from Ipswich Town in the wake of the 2-1 win against Sunderland.


Bury come from behind twice to draw with high-flying Bowers

13 January 2024
Bury come from behind twice to draw with high-flying Bowers

Bury come from behind twice to draw with high-flying Bowers

13 January 2024

Bury Town shared four goals with third-placed Bowers & Pitsea at Ram Meadow as Cole Skuse’s side stretched their unbeaten run.


Skuse always confident Bury’s results would turn as flying form continues

12 January 2024
Skuse always confident Bury’s results would turn as flying form continues

Skuse always confident Bury’s results would turn as flying form continues

12 January 2024

Bury Town manager Cole Skuse reflects on his side’s sharp and sustained upturn in form ahead of hosting third-placed Bowers & Pitsea.


Ipswich’s FA Cup tie selected for live BBC coverage

11 January 2024
Ipswich’s FA Cup tie selected for live BBC coverage

Ipswich’s FA Cup tie selected for live BBC coverage

11 January 2024

The details of Ipswich Town’s home FA Cup tie with non-league Maidstone United have been confirmed with the BBC picking it for live TV coverage.


Sudbury boss sees loan duo as having key roles to play

11 January 2024
Sudbury boss sees loan duo as having key roles to play

Sudbury boss sees loan duo as having key roles to play

11 January 2024

AFC Sudbury manager Marc Abbott believes the extension of two loan deals can prove a key bit of business as they look to achieve survival at Step 3.


Winger’s contract at Town mutually terminated

11 January 2024
Winger’s contract at Town mutually terminated

Winger’s contract at Town mutually terminated

11 January 2024

A promotion-winning winger who has been out on loan this season has had his contract at Ipswich Town terminated by mutual consent.


Winger returns to Town following loan spell

08 January 2024
Winger returns to Town following loan spell

Winger returns to Town following loan spell

08 January 2024

Ipswich Town have announced the return of the winger from a frustrating loan spell in League One.


‘We didn’t do quite enough in the performance to win the game’ – Town boss on QPR stalemate

29 December 2023
‘We didn’t do quite enough in the performance to win the game’ – Town boss on QPR stalemate

‘We didn’t do quite enough in the performance to win the game’ – Town boss on QPR stalemate

29 December 2023

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna gives his reaction to the goalless draw with QPR amid a challenging build-up to the game.


Depleted Town side frustrated in stalemate with QPR

29 December 2023
Depleted Town side frustrated in stalemate with QPR

Depleted Town side frustrated in stalemate with QPR

29 December 2023

A much changed Ipswich Town team ended 2023 with a frustrating goalless home draw against lowly QPR which saw their gap to third place reduced.


Skuse sees ‘realistic shot’ at Bury making play-offs ahead of leaders test

22 December 2023
Skuse sees ‘realistic shot’ at Bury making play-offs ahead of leaders test

Skuse sees ‘realistic shot’ at Bury making play-offs ahead of leaders test

22 December 2023

Cole Skuse will be looking for his Bury Town side to show their play-off credentials as they look to halt the Lowestoft Town juggernaut.


‘We’ve got nothing to lose’ – new Stowmarket boss on answering club’s SOS call

21 December 2023
‘We’ve got nothing to lose’ – new Stowmarket boss on answering club’s SOS call

‘We’ve got nothing to lose’ – new Stowmarket boss on answering club’s SOS call

21 December 2023

New Stowmarket Town player-manager David ‘Bart’ Lorimer discusses taking over at the financially troubled basement club.


Fund-raising page launched after Halstead player suffers horrific injury on loan at Cornard

20 December 2023
Fund-raising page launched after Halstead player suffers horrific injury on loan at Cornard

Fund-raising page launched after Halstead player suffers horrific injury on loan at Cornard

20 December 2023

The Halstead Town captain has launched a fund-raising page for Ben Morris after he suffered a horrific injury on loan at Cornard.


Derby day delight is the perfect sign-off for Sudbury

19 December 2023
Derby day delight is the perfect sign-off for Sudbury

Derby day delight is the perfect sign-off for Sudbury

19 December 2023

Sudbury head coach Cameron Greenhall reflects on his side becoming only the second side to beat runaway leaders Colchester this season.


‘We dominated from start to finish’ – Town goalscorer Burns on derby draw with Norwich

16 December 2023
‘We dominated from start to finish’ – Town goalscorer Burns on derby draw with Norwich

‘We dominated from start to finish’ – Town goalscorer Burns on derby draw with Norwich

16 December 2023

Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns gives his take on the home draw with Norwich City and the scenes that greeted their team coach on its arrival.


Honours even in derby as dominant Town share four goals with Norwich

16 December 2023
Honours even in derby as dominant Town share four goals with Norwich

Honours even in derby as dominant Town share four goals with Norwich

16 December 2023

Ipswich Town’s long wait for an East Anglian derby victory over Norwich City continues after an enthralling 2-2 draw at Portman Road.


Wilkins felt new budget cut left Stow job as ‘impossible’

15 December 2023
Wilkins felt new budget cut left Stow job as ‘impossible’

Wilkins felt new budget cut left Stow job as ‘impossible’

15 December 2023

Richard Wilkins discusses why he felt he had no choice but to resign as Stowmarket Town manager and what he hopes for the club now.


Mildenhall boss confident new leaders can prove their staying power

14 December 2023
Mildenhall boss confident new leaders can prove their staying power

Mildenhall boss confident new leaders can prove their staying power

14 December 2023

Mildenhall Town player-boss Phil Weavers believes the winning mentality within his squad can continue to propel them towards the title and promotion.


Club captain leaves as Hadleigh rein in wages

14 December 2023
Club captain leaves as Hadleigh rein in wages

Club captain leaves as Hadleigh rein in wages

14 December 2023

Hadleigh United manager Steve Holder has expressed his disappointment after seeing his captain walk out after he was left to rein in their spending.