Around The Grounds: Portman Road, Ipswich Town
By Ollie Irish
Our series of photo essays celebrating British football stadia continues today with a look at Portman Road, home to Ipswich Town since 1884.
Portman Road FACT: “In 1914, the ground was commandeered by the British Army for use as a training camp for the duration of the First World War. Control of Portman Road was not returned to the club until two years after the end of the war and significant work was required to repair damage to the ground caused by heavy machinery.” (@ Wiki)
Anyone got any Portman Road-related tales? Would love to hear them.
More grounds on Pies:
Do Arsenal Artificially Enhance The Emirates Atmosphere? – OTP
Big Cup Bullshit – The FCF
Guess UEFA Cup Finalists From Their Shirt – Three Match Ban
20 Damning Steve Kean Quotes – Mirror Football
'Abandon All Hope…' – Sunshine Room
Leaked Blackburn Letter Shows Extent Of Turmoil – EPL Talk
Genius Who Couldn't Exist Today: Dragan Stojkovic – LBITCR
German Philosopher Reflects On Jose Mourinho – Futfanatico
Rule Changes That Could Hand Title To Man Utd – FourFourTwo
Welcome To Posh – Danny Last for IBWM
Really loving this feature Ollie. It’s really great to see the ins and outs of these historic stadiums. Keep ‘em coming :)
Thanks Conor, lots more to come, we promise
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