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Meet the club adopted by Ipswich fans and playing on in Belarus - where the president wants to beat coronavirus using saunas and vodka

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FC Vitebsk, pictured following their a 1-0 victory over FK Smolevichy on Sunday afternoon. Picture: FC VITEBSK/TWITTER

An unlikely bond has developed between Ipswich Town and a club currently playing in the top tier in Belarus.

‘We may have to accept behind-closed-doors’ - Ipswich boss Lambert on potential resumption of 2019/20 season

Paul Lambert accepts the season may need to be finished behind closed doors. Photo: Steve Waller

Opinion North Stander: The stories behind that Batistuta transfer tale and putting Royle in lingerie – my two most embarrassing gaffes

Gabriel Batistuta, who didn't join Town! Photo; PA

Nostalgia Green’Un files: ‘When Saturday Comes’ and the local football bible hit the streets

Portman Road, Ipswich Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Speedway podcast: JASON CRUMP... ‘Leading from the front’

Jason Crump, 3x World Champion

Nostalgia On this day in Town’s history: Edwards hits late winner in Ram raid at Derby in 2013

Carlos Edwards celebrates his late winner at Derby

‘I look back and think was it really worth it?’ – Garvan on why he quit football at 29 and regrets from his time at Town

Owen Garvan has opened up about why he quit professional football at the age of 29 and been reflecting on his time at Ipswich Town. Photo: Archant

Video Thousands watch Ipswich Rugby Club video filmed to show support for heroes in coronavirus fight

Ipswich Rugby Club have put together a 'pass it on' video to show support for the NHS and keyworkers during the current coronavirus pandemic Picture: Ipswich RFC Facebook

On this day in Town’s history: Latics whipped 4-0 as Town go on a sparkling run

Town players celebrate a goal during their 4-0 win over Oldham, on April 5, 1997. James Scowcroft, left, scored the opener and Neil Gregory, right, the fourth.

Video ‘I’m back on the market’ - McCarthy vows to return to club management after leaving Ireland job

Mick McCarthy wants to return to club management. Photo: STEVE WALLER

Quiz Ipswich Town Quiz - round three: Test your knowledge of the Blues flying Dutchmen

Ipswich Town quiz

Former Ipswich boss McCarthy leaves Republic of Ireland role four months early... so will he return to club management?

Mick McCarthy has left his role as Republic of Ireland manager. Picture: PA

Your Posts ‘McGavin I like, Dobra excites. Dozzell keeps being told to take a chance he’s not given!’

Andre Dozzell in action. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

On this day in Town’s history: the birth of a future Town stalwart

Frank Yallop was honoured with a Testimonial match at Portman Road in August 1992

Suffolk’s top athlete Helen Davies considered retiring following COVID_19 outbreak

Helen Davies celebrates winning a hat-trick of Brighton Marathon titles. Picture: HELEN DAVIES

Jury delivers verdict on League One managers... and it’s not good reading for Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert (Ipswich), Darren Ferguson (Peterborough), Phil Parkinson (Sunderland) and Paul Warne (Rotherham) all came under the spotlight of the League One jury. Photo: PA/Archant

Your Posts ‘Not many of the old ‘crash, bang, wallop’, centre forwards wanted to get too involved with him!’

Allan Hunter, left, with Kevin Beattie. What centre-half pairing they were for Town. According to your poster Dave Ashford, one was the best -ever Town player, one the best-ever signing. Picture: ARCHANT

Quiz WATCH: Get involved and test your knowledge in the first Kings of Anglia Quiz Night

Ipswich Town quiz night

On the Run: Long lost road races in Suffolk

Runners starting out at the annual Ipswich JAFFA 5, 10 and 15-mile races, held from the Northgate Stadium track. Picture: OWNEN HINES

The day that the ‘ghost’ of Wickham scored at Underhill – Carl Marston’s Travels with Town

Connor Wickham fires home in style during Ipswich Town under-18s' FA Youth Cup win over Arsenal Under-18s, at Underhill in January, 2010. Picture: PAGEPIX

EFL announce season now on hold indefinitely

The EFL have announced that the 2019/20 season has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavrius crisis. Photo: PA

Lambert: Coronavirus break could act as ‘reset button’ for Ipswich Town if season resumes

Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert. Photo: Steve Waller

On this day in Town’s history: Keane’s men hang on against 10 men

Celebrations after Gareth Mcauley scores the first goal for Town, in their 2-1 win over Reading. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

‘I chose books over X-Box... I bet some of the lads wish they did too now’ – Chris Smith on life after Ipswich Town

Chris Smith made just one senior appearance for Ipswich Town. Photo: Steve Waller

Your Posts ‘His never-say-die spirit endeared him to the fans’

Ray Crawford scoring against Chelsea in 1961. Ray scored a hat trick in this game and Ipswich were on their way to winning the First Division Championship. Photo: ARCHANT

On this day in Town’s history: Stewart celebrates hat-trick at post-Hoddle Saints

Marcus Stewart grabs the match-ball after completing his first top flight hat-trick at The Dell in April 2001

‘Scores goals for fun... heading is only average’ - Ex-Town star Bent reveals first scouting report

Darren Bent in action for Ipswich Town in a Youth Cup tie against Coventry City in 2002.

The Keane Years, Part One: The one big thing Roy and I had in common

Former Ipswich Town manager, Roy Keane. Picture: ASHLEY PICKERING

Quiz Big speedway quiz #2: Test your knowledge with our 20 teasing questions

No matches for six years, angry fans and club icons who paid the ultimate price - Ipswich Town’s unique tale from the last time football was shutdown

Town in action at Portman Road in the early 1930s, when they played in blue and white stripes. The stand in the background was along the Portman Road side of the ground. It remained there until it was dismantled and rebuilt at Foxhall Stadium in 1971.

Your Posts ‘I sometimes think season ticket holders get what they deserve’

Ipswich Town now in League One. Picture: PA

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Suffolk-based Sue Ryder charity ‘on brink of closure’

The Sue Ryder charity shop in Carr Street, Ipswich, could be at risk. Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

Boss of Ipswich and Colchester hospital wants to ‘quadruple number of ICU beds’

Nick Hulme, chief executive of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Picture: ARCHANT

Plea for increased police patrols after golf club used for picnics and sunbathing

Rushmere Golf Club. Picture: ARCHANT

Ipswich mum who helped start ‘rainbow trail’ expresses pride as Queen praises movement

Crystal Stanley, with her daughter Ariana, started the movement which received praise by the Queen Picture: CRYSTAL STANLEY

Nearly 180 warnings issued to people breaking coronavirus lockdown guidelines

David Cutler, Assistant Chief Constable at Suffolk police, has slammed those who ignored the lockdown restrictions Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Easter bin collections – all the changes you need to know

What implications could coronavirus have on Suffolk's councils? Listen to our podcast to find out. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

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