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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.

‘He has been the guiding light of Sudbury football’: Tributes paid as club’s president relinquishes role

06 December 2024
‘He has been the guiding light of Sudbury football’: Tributes paid as club’s president relinquishes role

‘He has been the guiding light of Sudbury football’: Tributes paid as club’s president relinquishes role

06 December 2024

After 38 years of devotion to football in Sudbury, tributes have been paid to Phil Turner after he stepped down as president of AFC Sudbury.


‘It’s just a bump on the road’ - Town midfielder on home loss to Crystal Palace

04 December 2024
‘It’s just a bump on the road’ - Town midfielder on home loss to Crystal Palace

‘It’s just a bump on the road’ - Town midfielder on home loss to Crystal Palace

04 December 2024

Jens Cajuste feels Ipswich Town’s 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace is far from a disaster, though admitted it was an ‘incredibly frustrating night’.


Town’s wait for first home win goes on as Palace strike in second half

03 December 2024
Town’s wait for first home win goes on as Palace strike in second half

Town’s wait for first home win goes on as Palace strike in second half

03 December 2024

Ipswich Town saw another opportunity to bring up their first home win back in the Premier League pass them by against Crystal Palace.


Key Town defender set to miss festive run as ‘long term’ injury confirmed while McKenna waits on others

02 December 2024
Key Town defender set to miss festive run as ‘long term’ injury confirmed while McKenna waits on others

Key Town defender set to miss festive run as ‘long term’ injury confirmed while McKenna waits on others

02 December 2024

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has revealed Axel Tuanzebe to be the latest player to be sidelined with injury until the new year.


‘We’ve not won nearly enough games at home’ – Needham boss calls on side to rebuild their ‘fortress’

30 November 2024
‘We’ve not won nearly enough games at home’ – Needham boss calls on side to rebuild their ‘fortress’

‘We’ve not won nearly enough games at home’ – Needham boss calls on side to rebuild their ‘fortress’

30 November 2024

Needham Market boss Kevin Horlock is looking for his side to back up an away win with only their second home victory in 10 games.


‘It has the hallmarks of a banana skin...we’re going to have to be super focused’ – Bury chief on Wanderers derby test

29 November 2024
‘It has the hallmarks of a banana skin...we’re going to have to be super focused’ – Bury chief on Wanderers derby test

‘It has the hallmarks of a banana skin...we’re going to have to be super focused’ – Bury chief on Wanderers derby test

29 November 2024

Bury Town’s coaches will be warning their table-topping players against slipping on a banana skin when they host basement boys Ipswich Wanderers.


AFC Sudbury join the fight for gender equal FA Cup prize money

29 November 2024
AFC Sudbury join the fight for gender equal FA Cup prize money

AFC Sudbury join the fight for gender equal FA Cup prize money

29 November 2024

Their record-breaking run in the Women’s FA Cup may be over but AFC Sudbury’s fight for gender equal FA prize money has just begun.


Ipswich boss reveals unwanted scan news on striker but ‘no fresh issues’ ahead of Forest trip

28 November 2024
Ipswich boss reveals unwanted scan news on striker but ‘no fresh issues’ ahead of Forest trip

Ipswich boss reveals unwanted scan news on striker but ‘no fresh issues’ ahead of Forest trip

28 November 2024

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna gave updates on five players ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game at Nottingham Forest, including scan results.


Holder happy to remain in interim role at Lakenheath until end of season

26 November 2024
Holder happy to remain in interim role at Lakenheath until end of season

Holder happy to remain in interim role at Lakenheath until end of season

26 November 2024

Steve Holder has revealed he will be staying on as interim manager at Lakenheath for ‘the foreseeable future’.


‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

25 November 2024
‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

25 November 2024

Harleston Town chairman Adam Mullin is delighted to land their top target – who has recent promotions on his CV – to replace Danny Crow in the dugout.


‘He's the obvious long-term successor to Kane’ – BBC pundit makes bold prediction after being impressed by Town forward

25 November 2024
‘He's the obvious long-term successor to Kane’ – BBC pundit makes bold prediction after being impressed by Town forward

‘He's the obvious long-term successor to Kane’ – BBC pundit makes bold prediction after being impressed by Town forward

25 November 2024

A BBC pundit has boldy predicted impressive Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap to be the long-term successor to England captain Harry Kane.


‘I’ve been working on it in training’ – Town forward on breaking his Premier League duck in style

24 November 2024
‘I’ve been working on it in training’ – Town forward on breaking his Premier League duck in style

‘I’ve been working on it in training’ – Town forward on breaking his Premier League duck in style

24 November 2024

Ipswich Town goalscorer Omari Hutchinson and captain Sam Morsy give their reaction to the 1-1 home draw with Manchester United.


Town recover from early setback to gain deserved draw with United

24 November 2024
Town recover from early setback to gain deserved draw with United

Town recover from early setback to gain deserved draw with United

24 November 2024

Ipswich Town’s players left Suffolk proud as they recovered from going a goal down early on against Man United in a deserved share of the spoils.


Town boss makes one change for Man United with injury appearing to force his hand

24 November 2024
Town boss makes one change for Man United with injury appearing to force his hand

Town boss makes one change for Man United with injury appearing to force his hand

24 November 2024

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has made what appears to be one enforced change for Manchester United who start with Marcus Rashford.


‘He brings a wealth of experience that helps us a lot’ – former pro adding to positive start for AFC ahead of historic Women’s FA Cup tie

23 November 2024
‘He brings a wealth of experience that helps us a lot’ – former pro adding to positive start for AFC ahead of historic Women’s FA Cup tie

‘He brings a wealth of experience that helps us a lot’ – former pro adding to positive start for AFC ahead of historic Women’s FA Cup tie

23 November 2024

AFC Sudbury Women’s assistant manager gives his thoughts ahead of a historic Women’s FA Cup tie, including how a former pro is aiding their cause.


‘I’m just really pleased to get it done and it’s a lovely feeling’ – Needham forward on setting new record

22 November 2024
‘I’m just really pleased to get it done and it’s a lovely feeling’ – Needham forward on setting new record

‘I’m just really pleased to get it done and it’s a lovely feeling’ – Needham forward on setting new record

22 November 2024

Luke Ingram reflects on becoming Needham Market’s outright record goalscorer and his thoughts on how the team are adjusting to life at Step 2.


Town boss reveals striker injury blow ahead of Man United visit but also gives positive updates on trio

22 November 2024
Town boss reveals striker injury blow ahead of Man United visit but also gives positive updates on trio

Town boss reveals striker injury blow ahead of Man United visit but also gives positive updates on trio

22 November 2024

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna reveals striker George Hirst is set for another spell out injured but gave positive news on three other players.


Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

21 November 2024
Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

21 November 2024

Ipswich Town correspondent Russell Claydon steps up off the bench to give a nostalgic preview to the visit of Manchester United to Portman Road.


All the best pictures from Bury’s day of double derby delight

20 November 2024
All the best pictures from Bury’s day of double derby delight

All the best pictures from Bury’s day of double derby delight

20 November 2024

Here are all the best pictures from Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club’s double success at the Haberden after it held a Women’s and Girl’s derby day.


European tennis champions made at same school

19 November 2024
European tennis champions made at same school

European tennis champions made at same school

19 November 2024

A leading sport-focused west Suffolk school has been celebrating two homegrown tennis players being crowned European champions for their age groups.