Ripley's changing of the guard as Bulls fight for survival
Ipswich football rivals set different goals battling loss of players. Catch up on how the regional teams are going.
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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 "THERE'S 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. That's one I didn't want to lose today,'' Duga said. It was the first time the Ipswich City Bulls and Ripley Valley clashed in the Football Brisbane Capital League 1 competition. New leader Kitching summed up the satisfaction after regular c...
Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING played in "10 or 12'' local derbies for different clubs over many years, Adam O'Sullivan knows why they provide so much football appeal. "It's something different,'' O'Sullivan said preparing for Friday night's latest clash between his current club Ripley Valley and a former team Ipswich City Bulls. "It's all about enthusiasm and it's about you've got to work harder. "There's just something more about them. You try to give that extra 10 per cent. "You never want to lose one.'' In recent seasons, the local derbies in Ipswich have lost some of their ...
Premium Content Subscriber only RIPLEY Valley will test their depth early in Friday night's 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 night, Paterson had mixed feelings about his team's 2-0 loss to Annerley. "Bitterly disappointed ...
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. "I'm really happy with my top 20,'' Knights head coach Andy Ogden said, preparing for Saturday's 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 the Sutton Park on March 7. The Knights face Mitchelton in a Friday night Football Queensland P...