Former Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was under no illusions about the size of the task in hand after taking over as manager at the Championship’s bottom side Ipswich Town yesterday — admitting the Suffolk club is a“million miles” from returning to the top flight.

FORMER Bohemians keeper Brian Murphy is hoping he can win a new Ipswich Town contract in the remaining weeks of the season.

Wojciech Szczesny has warned Ipswich they can park the bus or as many tractors as they want in front of goal at Emirates Stadium tomorrow night, but eventually Arsenal will break them down and reach the Carling Cup final.

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Ipswich have appointed Paul Jewell as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Jon Walters is determined to make the most of his second chance as he contemplates a first senior cap for the Republic of Ireland.

JON STEAD has echoed Roy Keane’s assertion that Ipswich Town need to ‘get down and dirty’ if they are to return to the Premier League.

Incoming manager Roy Keane is ready to write a new chapter in Ipswich's history.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi’s proposed move to Ipswich could fall through as he waits for a Barclays Premier League lifeline.

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Charlton are expected to complete the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Everton later today.

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson has promised to take his strongest possible team back to former club Ipswich for a game to honour the late Dale Roberts.

Joe Royle has admitted having talks about the vacant manager’s job at First Division Ipswich.

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Billy McEwan's first game in charge of Derby turned into a nightmare at Pride Park as Ipswich sealed their great escape from the relegation zone.

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has lost his battle to have a Premiership game moved to avoid his overworked players being "treated like horses".