One of Ipswich Town’s greatest ever players was honoured with a testimonial match at Portman Road in 1996 for his service for the football club

Ipswich Star: John Wark helped Ipswich win the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 Picture: ANDY PARSONSJohn Wark helped Ipswich win the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

In 1996, Town legend John Wark was honoured with a testimonial match at Portman Road in 1996 as an Ipswich Town XI took on Arsenal with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.

Ipswich Star: Can you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery? Picture: ANDY PARSONSCan you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery? Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

Pictures were captured on the day as fans salute one of the greatest Ipswich Town players of all time as he was honoured with a testimonial game for his service for the club.

Ipswich Star: John Wark lines up with Arsenal captain Martin Keown and the match officials Picture: ANDY PARSONSJohn Wark lines up with Arsenal captain Martin Keown and the match officials Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

He made over 650 appearances and scored 170 plus goals during his three seperate spells at Portman Road, where he helped the Blues win the FA Cup in 1978, UEFA Cup in 1981, before helping Town win the Second Division title in the 1991-92 season.

Ipswich Star: John Wark made over 650 appearances during his three separate spells for the Blues Picture: ANDY PARSONSJohn Wark made over 650 appearances during his three separate spells for the Blues Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

Wark who won 29 caps for Scotland at internationl level, also played for Liverpool and Middlesbrough during his 22 year football career.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Town fans came to witness John Wark's testimonial at Portman Road in 1996 Picture: ANDY PARSONSIpswich Town fans came to witness John Wark's testimonial at Portman Road in 1996 Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

Did you attend the match over 20 years ago or can you spot yourself or someone you know in this picture gallery?

Ipswich Star: John Wark watches on with Bryan Klug during his testimonial match against Arsenal in 1996 Picture: ANDY PARSONSJohn Wark watches on with Bryan Klug during his testimonial match against Arsenal in 1996 Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Did you attend John Wark's testimonial at Portman Road in 1996? Picture: ANDY PARSONSDid you attend John Wark's testimonial at Portman Road in 1996? Picture: ANDY PARSONS (Image: Archant)