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'We are a football club on the up' - Town boss Sheehan staying upbeat after FA Cup defeat

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Ipswich Town Women's manager Joe Sheehan Photo: ROSS HALLS

Ipswich Town Women's manager Joe Sheehan remained positive following the heavy defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup Fifth Round this afternoon.

Brave Tractor Girls battered by top flight Man City in FA Cup

Maddie Biggs battles for the ball with Steph Houghton Photo: ROSS HALLS

Punch perfect Shepherd lifts welterweight title, Basharat brothers thrill and Klinkhammer wins with nasty elbows at Contenders 29

Jahreau Shepherd has his hand raised after winning the welterweight title at Contenders 29. Picture: BRETT KING

Stuart Watson's Sunday Verdict: Bigger picture concerns are valid, but to shout about them now would be an act of self-harm

Paul Lambert is congratulated by mascot Crazee as he applauds support after the 4-1 victory. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Matchday Recap: Brave Tractor Girls beaten by powerhouse Manchester City side in FA Cup

Town Women have travelled to Manchester to play FA Cup holders Manchester City Women Photo: ROSS HALLS

Judge 'devastated' not to leave with the match ball after impressive Burton performance

Alan Judge celebrates his second and Towns fourth, with teammate Gwion Edwards, in the 4-1 victory over Burton Albion. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Sunday Snap: Town's blond bombshell, Toto's own goal and why Judge threw his boot at Lambert after scoring a goal

Town manager Paul Lambert looks amused as he talks to Alan Judge after substituting him late in the game. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Kart ace Jack to compete in 24 hour marathon

Jack Ferguson is to compete in a 24 hour marathon endurance race with his karting team. Picture: Jack Ferguson

Stu says: Five observations following Ipswich Town's 4-1 home win against Burton

Kayden Jackson celebrates his first and Towns second in the 4-1 victory over Burton Albion. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Opinion Ratings: How the Ipswich Town players performed in their 4-1 victory over Burton Albion

Kayden Jackson celebrates his first and Towns second in the 4-1 victory over Burton Albion. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

'Best performance of my time here... we could have had six or seven' - Lambert on 4-1 win against Burton

Town manager Paul Lambert looks on. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Ipswich Town 4-1 Burton Albion: Blues show character to come from behind as Jackson and Judge spark win

The ball drops in the top corner as Alan Judge levels for Town towards the end of the first half. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.comPicture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Mills bags winner as Marketmen beat Lowestoft in Suffolk derby

Needham Market striker Billy Hunt is closely marked during the Southern Leaguer Premier Central clash with Lowestoft Town. Picture: CARL MARSTON

Matchday Recap: Jackson and Judge both at the double as Town come from behind to win

Kayden Jackson heads in his second and Towns third in the victory over Burton Albion. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

'Is the squad good enough? It certainly is... and that's frustrating' - Skuse on Town's stalling promotion bid

Cole Skuse in action during Town's 0-0 draw at AFC Wimbledon Photo: ROSS HALLS

Video 'We won't be taken lightly'; Sheehan's rallying call ahead of Town Women's FA Cup clash with Manchester City

Ipswich Town Women's manager Joe Sheehan and captain Amanda Crump sat down to speak to the media ahead of their big FA Cup tie at Manchester City

Video Emotional final lap at Mildenhall Fen Tigers track for Danny Ayres

Teammates of Danny Ayres lined up to follow his hearse for a final lap in Mildenhall Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

'Best squad? Biggest budget? People were getting too carried away' - Lambert assesses Ipswich Town's fading form

Paul Lambert pictured during Ipswich Town's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Photo: ROSS HALLS

Non-League Podcast: Kevin Inglis & Craig Chidlow... Top footballing chat

Kevin Inglis and Craig Chidlow

Video 'His general game has got to get better... He needs time' - Lambert on Norwood

James Norwood pictured during Town's 0-0 draw at AFC Wimbledon Photo: ROSS HALLS

The time is now, Lambert standing by his man and search for a spark - talking points as Town host Burton

Paul Lambert's Ipswich Town take on Burton Albion this weekend. Picture: PAGEPIX

Video Lambert hopeful Garbutt and Bishop could return for vital Burton clash at Portman Road

Luke Garbutt and Teddy Bishop could return for Ipswich Town this weekend. Picture: ROSS HALLS

Video Lambert praises Nydam's mentality after news of a further set-back for young midfielder

Tristan Nydam was stretchered off at Notts County is pre-season. Picture: PAGEPIX

'We're probably looking at the play-offs' - Sears admits automatic promotion may be out of reach for Town

Freddie Sears warming up during Town's 1-0 defeat Sunderland Photo: ROSS HALLS

Video A brilliant title fight, three super prospects and a K1 explosion - why you can't miss Contenders 29

Jahreau Shepherd and Quinten de Vreught meet for the welterweight title in a mouth-watering main event at Contenders 29 this weekend

Skuse on contract talks with Evans, his 'life after football role' at Ipswich and having plenty left in the tank

Cole Skuse would like to stay at Ipswich Town beyond the end of the season. Picture Pagepix

Ipswich college student relishing FA Cup clash against Manchester City

Paige Peake will play against England captain Steph Houghton during the clash Picture: ROSS HALLS

Cycling: Suffolk's Branch, Lebentz and Newstead among overall winners in Eastern Cyclo-Cross League

Ipswich rider Jo Newstead (XRT/Elmy Cycles) – Women’s V50 Eastern Cyclo-Cross League champion, seen in action at Welwyn. Picture: FERGUS MUIR

Kings of Anglia Podcast: Wimbledon concerns, Norwood's confidence, Lambert's status and a Burton preview

James Norwood had a frustrating evening at AFC Wimbledon. Picture: ARCHANT

Opinion Dave Gooderham: Counting the cost of not even reaching the play-offs for Town

A disappointed Luke Chambers at AFC Wimbledon Picture Pagepix

Power Rankings: The risers and fallers on the ultimate list of who's hot and who's not in the Ipswich Town squad

James Norwood and Luke Chambers are both movers in the latest edition of Ipswich Town Power Rankings

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Video New Ipswich café offers one of the best value Sunday roasts in Suffolk

Richard Podd has transformed a former cafe into a new eatery 'On the huh', located down St Peters Street in Ipswich, inspired by Suffolk Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Boy injured after being hit by a car

The incident occurred in St Edmunds Road near Stowmarket Town Football Club. Picture: GOOGLE

Storm Dennis: The Orwell Bridge remains CLOSED

Stock picture of traffic on the Orwell Bridge Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Gallery Storm Dennis takes a toll on Suffolk coastline

A garden structure blocking Church Road in Thurston on Sunday morning Picture: KAREN WEAVER

Storm Dennis: The Orwell Bridge is now OPEN

The Orwell Bridge is now open after being shut for 19 hours Picture: GREGG BROWN

Storm Dennis: Orwell Bridge CLOSED as strong winds hit Suffolk

The Orwell Bridge has been closed by wind for more than 50 hours in 2020, longer than 2018 and 2019 put together Picture: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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