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The Official Ipswich Town Podcast
Mark Ashton and Kieran McKenna | Extended interview
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Town legend Matt Holland sits down with CEO Mark Ashton and Manager Kieran McKenna to discuss a wide range of topics, looking back at the season so far and ahead to the future. Mark and Kieran assess the January transfer window and discuss upcoming projects at both the stadium and training ground, while also shining a light on the work of Town Women and the Club’s Foundation.
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Ep 19 | Mark Ashton on promotion, recruitment, changes and the challenge of the Premier League
55:35|In a special two-part interview, CEO Mark Ashton looks back on Town's incredible 2023/24 campaign which ended in promotion to the Premier League, before looking ahead to the challenges facing the Club and the changes needed as the Blues prepare to return to the top flight.18. Ep 18 | The Engine Room
50:40||Season 1, Ep. 18Join host Aaron Paul for the latest episode, which begins with a chat with Town Women striker Natasha Thomas after she recently became the first player to reach the 15-goal mark. Then the feature interview (13.42) sees Aaron joined by skipper Sam Morsy and midfield partner Massimo Luongo to discuss the run-in, leadership, their partnership and much, much more.17. Ep 17 | George's road to Town
01:20:25||Season 1, Ep. 17Defender George Edmundson speaks to host Aaron Paul to discuss his journey in football, which saw him bounce around clubs in the North West before heading to a Scottish giant and then on to Portman Road.16. Ep 16 | Town Women Special
36:58||Season 1, Ep. 16On a special episode building up to Town Women's historic game at Portman Road, host Aaron Paul first catches up with Natasha Thomas and Sophie Peskett to look ahead to the big game. Then, Lenna Gunning-Williams and Ruby Doe join the show for a game of Team Mates, lifting the lid on the Town Women's squad.15. Ep 15 | Ali's Journey
48:31||Season 1, Ep. 15Born in Iraq at the height of the war in the country, Ali Al-Hamadi moved to England when he was only a year old, with his family then settling in the Toxteth area of Liverpool. Speaking to Official Ipswich Town Podcast host Aaron Paul, a friend of Ali’s from his time with AFC Wimbledon, the new signing opened up about his family’s struggles, growing up in one of the toughest areas of the UK and a football journey which has seen him take in several stops, before finding his feet with the Dons. As well as discussing his hopes for his time at Town, Ali’s reveals the important role religion plays in his life as well as how he’s settling into life in Suffolk and with his new team-mates.14. Ep 14 | Christmas Special
25:45||Season 1, Ep. 14On this festive edition of The Official Ipswich Town Podcast, we catch up with midfielder Lee Evans to hear about his recovery from injury, as well as what it's like to be a footballer with a young family at Christmas time. Kyra Robertson talks us through Town's hospital and hospice visits, as well as her recent FA Cup stunner, while Harry Clarke, Massimo Luongo and Leif Davis answer our quickfire Christmas questions.13. Ep 13 | The East Anglian Derby
01:01:47||Season 1, Ep. 13On this week's episode, we look ahead to the East Anglian Derby, with host Aaron Paul catching up with a host of former Town players with a history in the big game.Jason Dozzell is in the studio, Natasha Thomas speaks to George Burley and we also check in with Alan Lee and 1998 hat-trick hero Alex Mathie ahead of the game with Norwich.There's also a chat with Maria Boswell, the new captain of the Ipswich Town Women's team.12. Ep 12 | Town's flying left-back
58:01||Season 1, Ep. 12On this week's episode, host Aaron Paul visits the Foundation's Senior Blues session to catch up with participants and take a fascinating trip down memory lane.Then, Leif Davis is the special guest in the studio (11.23) to discuss his progression at Town during his 18 months in Suffolk, as well as working under Manager Kieran McKenna and how he takes to the skies to relax away from the pitch.