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Ipswich football rivals set different goals battling loss of players. Catch up on how the regional teams are going.

Premium Content "THERES nothing better than winning a derby. Just ask delighted Ipswich City midfielder Jay Kitching after the Bulls surprised Ripley Valley 3-1 in the historic Capital League 1 encounter between the regional sides. Bulls coach Norbert Duga rated the victory the best he had seen in many years at Sutton Park. "One hundred per cent. Thats one I didnt want to lose today, Duga said. It was the first time the Ipswich City Bulls and Ripley Valley clashed in the Football Brisbane ...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING played in "10 or 12 local derbies for different clubs over many years, Adam OSullivan knows why they provide so much football appeal. "Its something different, OSullivan said preparing for Friday nights latest clash between his current club Ripley Valley and a former team Ipswich City Bulls. "Its all about enthusiasm and its about youve got to work harder. "Theres just something more about them. You try to give that extra 10 per cent. "You never want ...

Premium Content Subscriber only RIPLEY Valley will test their depth early in Friday nights local derby against the Ipswich City Bulls. With some injury concerns and player unavailability, head coach Nick Paterson was keen to see how his extended squad fares at Sutton Park in their next game. Ripley Valley and the Bulls will clash in the third round Capital League 1 encounter having both lost their latest matches. But while the Bulls were outclassed in their 6-2 defeat to Moggill on Saturday...

Premium Content Subscriber only AS the Ipswich City Bulls regroup from their FFA Cup exit, the Ipswich Knights are looking to enjoy their latest "local derby trial at Brassall. "Im really happy with my top 20, Knights head coach Andy Ogden said, preparing for Saturdays pre-season games at Sutton Park. Ipswich City will host the Knights in trials at 2pm (under-23) and 4pm (senior men). The Bulls are preparing for their next Capital League 1 season, kicking off against Brisbane Athletic at th...

Goalkeeper’s pleasing debut, birthday chant for club president as Ipswich team surprises higher level opponents

For the Ipswich City Bulls, it was a chance to show how to handle pressure. Both regional sides did that by recovering from halftime deficits to win their opening SEQ Round 2 FFA Cup matches on Sunday night. Spirit came from 2-0 down against a physical Clairvaux side to win 4-3 at Clairvaux Mackillop College. The Bulls also worked hard to overpower Slacks Creek 3-2 in their clash at Sutton Park. Sam Chesterfield scored a double with Dane Grant also finding the net. "Really happy with the ...

Loyal Ipswich coach keen to help Spirit build on last season’s progress as Bulls, Springfield also fire up.

Premium Content Subscriber only THE Ipswich City Bulls will continue their vital football development role after losing their premiership-winning womens senior side this season. After building a quality combination that won last years Brisbane Womens Premier League (BWPL) grand final, Bulls officials had to withdraw their top team from the 2021 competition. Bulls club president Todd Zeidler said it was "unfortunate to break up a formidable team after such a fantastic season. However, key Bu...