Ipswich Town A History

The history of Ipswich Town Football Club, tracing some of the many ways it has changed and developed over time.

Ipswich Town Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Ipswich Town. From memorable matches and favorite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more—and is fully endorsed by the club.

A guided tour of the historic town of Ipswich, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.

From humble meadow to international fame, this book celebrates Ipswich Town's epic footballing journey. Dig into the club's DNA, from early pioneers to World Cup winners, witnessing their rise to European glory and unwavering local passion. Dive into triumphs and heartaches, on-pitch magic and fan culture, as Ipswich Town's legacy roars beyond league tables. This is more than history, it's a love letter to the beautiful game, penned by the Tractor Boys themselves.

The 1980s began with Ipswich winning the UEFA Cup in an unforgettable season which also saw them come agonisingly close to capturing the League Championship and the FA Cup. Here, the story of the 1980s is told through the unrivalled picture archive of the East Anglian Daily Times and Evening Star newspapers.

Updated for 2024, and (hopefully) to coincide with the club's return to the Premier League, Ipswich Town On This Day is an appointment with those magical days and memorable moments from the club's illustrious past - with an entry for every day of the year. From Town's Victorian formation through to the Premier League era, the Portman Road faithful have witnessed promotions and relegations, league and cup triumphs, hard-fought derbies and unforgettable European nights - and they all feature here - along with all-time greats such as John Wark, Ray Crawford, Billy Baxter, Arnold Muhren and Mick Mills. Revisit 18th January 1969 for Bobby Robson's first game in charge, a 2-2 draw away at Everton. 30th October 1926, when Barclays Bank beat Town 3-1 at Portman Road, but not before the game had been held up to clear an invasion of rats. Or 20th May 1981, that wonderful night that Town won the UEFA Cup in Amsterdam!