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Dougie Field (left) with his youngest son Darren.
- Credit: Darren Field
Touching tributes have been paid to a much-loved father-of-three who died after his battle with coronavirus.
Family of Dougie Field described him as a kind-hearted dad who was popular among all those he knew in Lowestoft.
His family said the 60-year-old died peacefully at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston on February 6 after a three week battle, having been admitted on January 17 after he contracted Covid-19.
Dougie with his closest family, his eldest Luke (top middle), ex wife Trish (top right), youngest Darren (bottom middle) and son Stephen (bottom right).
Town Takeover Close
TWTD understands Town’s US-backed takeover could happen as soon as next month.
As reported yesterday, speculation regarding a takeover at Portman Road has been circulating for a couple of weeks but is more advanced than has previously been suggested.
We understand the deal which would see the club change hands to a US-based group is worth £30 million.
Current owner Marcus Evans, who is set to write-off his debt, which will now have climbed to around £100 million, is understood to be keeping a five per cent stake in Town, presumably so he could potentially profit from a future sale if and when the Blues reach the Premier League.
Brett Johnson, centre right, with Phoenix Rising and MLS officials in 2018
- Credit: Phoenix Rising FC
Marcus Evans is rumoured to be poised to sell Ipswich Town Football Club to American investors – but who is leading man Brett Johnson?
Rumours regarding a US takeover of the club have been spreading across social media in recent weeks, although it has been reported a group of investors – led by Mr Johnson – are now on the verge of purchasing the club.
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Who is Brett Johnson?
A graduate of Brown University and Harvard Business School, Mr Johnson has built an impressive portfolio of investments across the USA.
Lambert on Evans Meeting: It’s Not Interesting, I’ve Got My Opinion and He’s Got His
Friday, 26th Feb 2021 10:15
Boss Paul Lambert has confirmed that he held his planned meeting with owner Marcus Evans yesterday but kept tight-lipped regarding what they discussed, saying only that each of them had their opinions and insisting what was talked about wasn’t interesting.
Evans was at Portman Road for much of yesterday, and will also be there today, and met with general manager of football operations Lee O’Neill among others before catching up with Lambert early in the evening.
Lambert confirmed that the two spoke: “Aye, it was just what it is. Unfortunately for you guys [the media], these talks aren’t as interesting as what you might think they are. Marcus had his say, I had my say. But not interesting at all.”