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Centre-half Cameron Burgess admitted that last night’s 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Colchester United was a frustrating one to take but felt it was a game the Blues hadn’t deserved to lose.

Town host Morecambe as the Blues’ new era under their US ownership and Paul Cook gets under way in earnest.

The pillars in the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand’s lower concourse will bear tributes to 12 Blues legends for the first time at Saturday’s season opener against Morecambe.

Boss Mick McCarthy says he’s looking forward to today’s Open Day at Portman Road. The free event gives fans a chance to watch the Blues squad training on the main pitch and to get autographs and photographs with the players (10am to 2pm, entry via Gate 1A).

The newly-formed Ipswich Town Independent Supporters Trust, Ipswich Town First, has commented on the controversy surrounding the potential transfer of Thomas Gaardsøe to West Brom.

Substitutes have only outnumbered management on the bench for a few years; most people are surprised to learn that as recently as 1987, thered only be one lonely 12th man there. Chris Rand looks at the history of the Ipswich substitute.

Hope its meant to be used for replays and showing us the halftime interviews/ entertainment. Otherwise whats the point? Bigger adverts?

Testimonial man Fabian Wilnis says he cant wait for his big day to finally come. Saturday sees the Dutchmans long-awaited testimonial with a first team game against Colchester (KO 2pm) and a half-time mini-match involving Town greats of the past.

Blues legend Terry Butcher has stepped down as president of the official Supporters Club.

Former Blue Titus Bramble is not ruling anything out after lining up for Town for the first time in 11 years during last nights 2-1 friendly victory at Gillingham. The 31-year-old, released by Sunderland in May, says he has a number of options having spent the last fortnight training with West Ham.