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Russell Claydon is sports editor for the Bury Free Press and four other Suffolk titles as well as co-ordinating the sports offering for Suffolk News.

‘It’s so special’: Town forward on record-breaking day for women’s football in Suffolk

24 March 2025
‘It’s so special’: Town forward on record-breaking day for women’s football in Suffolk

‘It’s so special’: Town forward on record-breaking day for women’s football in Suffolk

24 March 2025

Ipswich Town scorer Lucy O’Brien and boss Joe Sheehan on a ‘magical’ women’s win at Portman Road which saw them go top and break a crowd record.


Bury coach looks for repeat of stirring second half over at league leaders

21 March 2025
Bury coach looks for repeat of stirring second half over at league leaders

Bury coach looks for repeat of stirring second half over at league leaders

21 March 2025

Bury St Edmunds coach Ben Penfold believes they can harness the character shown in a stirring second half against Canterbury at leaders Tonbridge.


Community set to be the winner at AFC Sudbury on Non-League Day

20 March 2025
Community set to be the winner at AFC Sudbury on Non-League Day

Community set to be the winner at AFC Sudbury on Non-League Day

20 March 2025

AFC Sudbury are set to ‘celebrate community’ on Non-League Day with far more than the game against Redditch United to entertain the crowd.


Watch: Town striker trains with full England squad

19 March 2025
Watch: Town striker trains with full England squad

Watch: Town striker trains with full England squad

19 March 2025

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap was among a trio of under-21s players who got to train with Thomas Tuchel’s senior squad in a live streamed session.


‘When the going gets tough Eva gets us going’ - Sudbury boss praises midfielder as holders reach final

18 March 2025
‘When the going gets tough Eva gets us going’ - Sudbury boss praises midfielder as holders reach final

‘When the going gets tough Eva gets us going’ - Sudbury boss praises midfielder as holders reach final

18 March 2025

AFC Sudbury boss Luke Mallett praised two-goal Eva Frazzoni as the holders saw off Needham Market to reach the Suffolk Women’s Cup Final.


Bury bring in former U’s striker for promotion run-in

17 March 2025
Bury bring in former U’s striker for promotion run-in

Bury bring in former U’s striker for promotion run-in

17 March 2025

Bury Town boss Cole Skuse has boosted his frontline further for the title run-in with the addition of a former Colchester United professional.


‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

16 March 2025
‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

16 March 2025

Framlingham Town boss Liam Abraham has spoke of his delight at having striker Danny Smith back following an injury that almost stopped him playing.


‘We're going to keep fighting with our heads high ’ - Town goalscorer after damaging Forest defeat

15 March 2025
‘We're going to keep fighting with our heads high ’ - Town goalscorer after damaging Forest defeat

‘We're going to keep fighting with our heads high ’ - Town goalscorer after damaging Forest defeat

15 March 2025

Ipswich Town’s Jens Cajuste has vowed they are not about to give up on survival after the 4-2 home loss to Forest left a nine-point gap to safety.


Town fall to home defeat to high-flying Forest as gap to safety increases

15 March 2025
Town fall to home defeat to high-flying Forest as gap to safety increases

Town fall to home defeat to high-flying Forest as gap to safety increases

15 March 2025

Ipswich Town suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest which leaves them facing up to a nine-point gap to safety in the Premier League.


AFC Sudbury relieve manager of duties in bid to change fortunes in relegation battle

13 March 2025
AFC Sudbury relieve manager of duties in bid to change fortunes in relegation battle

AFC Sudbury relieve manager of duties in bid to change fortunes in relegation battle

13 March 2025

Relegation-threatened AFC Sudbury have parted ways with Marc Abbott by ‘mutual agreement’ following a run of one win in their last 16 league matches.


‘We’ve got to show character and togetherness’ - Needham boss after pair of defeats

13 March 2025
‘We’ve got to show character and togetherness’ - Needham boss after pair of defeats

‘We’ve got to show character and togetherness’ - Needham boss after pair of defeats

13 March 2025

Needham Market’s Tom Rothery is calling for his players to show character after they suffered a heavy away defeat off the back of a narrow home loss.


AFC boss sees side that have lost their identity in Leiston double header

13 March 2025
AFC boss sees side that have lost their identity in Leiston double header

AFC boss sees side that have lost their identity in Leiston double header

13 March 2025

Marc Abbott admits his AFC Sudbury side have lost their identity at a key time but has confidence they have the players to retain their Step 3 status.


Leiston get the better of Sudbury again to book place in Suffolk Premier Cup Final

12 March 2025
Leiston get the better of Sudbury again to book place in Suffolk Premier Cup Final

Leiston get the better of Sudbury again to book place in Suffolk Premier Cup Final

12 March 2025

Leiston comfortably saw off AFC Sudbury on their second meeting in four days to earn their spot in the Suffolk Premier Cup Final.


Watch: Bury Town boss on where his frustration lies after stoppage-time equaliser and unsavoury post-match scenes

10 March 2025
Watch: Bury Town boss on where his frustration lies after stoppage-time equaliser and unsavoury post-match scenes

Watch: Bury Town boss on where his frustration lies after stoppage-time equaliser and unsavoury post-match scenes

10 March 2025

Bury Town boss Cole Skuse reflects on a frustrating 1-1 home draw with Cambridge City and the hard-to-stomach post-match celebrations.


Bury concede last-gasp equaliser at home to Lilywhites as winless run extends

08 March 2025
Bury concede last-gasp equaliser at home to Lilywhites as winless run extends

Bury concede last-gasp equaliser at home to Lilywhites as winless run extends

08 March 2025

Bury Town conceded a 96th-minute equaliser at home to Cambridge City to let a golden opportunity in the title race slip through their fingers.


Town boss gives updates on nine players’ fitness with two set for surgery and one surprise return to Palace squad

06 March 2025
Town boss gives updates on nine players’ fitness with two set for surgery and one surprise return to Palace squad

Town boss gives updates on nine players’ fitness with two set for surgery and one surprise return to Palace squad

06 March 2025

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna had plenty of news to relay - good and bad - on his injury-hit squad ahead of taking on Crystal Palace.


AFC boss sees Leiston double header as key in survival bid

06 March 2025
AFC boss sees Leiston double header as key in survival bid

AFC boss sees Leiston double header as key in survival bid

06 March 2025

AFC Sudbury’s boss Marc Abbott is looking to use league and cup meetings against Leiston in the next week as a springboard to securing their survival.


‘It was great character’ - Bury change their luck against Guernsey at the Haberden

05 March 2025
‘It was great character’ - Bury change their luck against Guernsey at the Haberden

‘It was great character’ - Bury change their luck against Guernsey at the Haberden

05 March 2025

Bury St Edmunds’ Jacob Ford hailed his side’s character in the wake of their 32-25 victory Guernsey as well issuing them a challenge.


Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

05 March 2025
Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

05 March 2025

Ipswich Town fan writer Joey Sadler gives his thoughts on the Blues’ FA Cup shootout exit and their return to Premier League action.


Needham chairman and manager on teenage talent’s trial with Premier League club

03 March 2025
Needham chairman and manager on teenage talent’s trial with Premier League club

Needham chairman and manager on teenage talent’s trial with Premier League club

03 March 2025

Needham Market’s chairman and manager have given SuffolkNews the lowdown on Charlie Wood’s trial with a Premier League club.