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The game we love goes beyond scoring goals. Rolling with the Punches is a series where we explore, celebrate and challenge the role of football clubs in their local communities. 


When Ipswich Town Football Club, a storied old institution, dropped to the third tier of English football in 2019, they were in danger of becoming irrelevant. But a US takeover in 2021, propelled them to back-to-back promotions and a place in the Premier League, after 22 years in the wilderness.


Ipswich - a small provincial town - is suddenly a Premier League destination again, with a football club worth over 200 million pounds and owners keen to capitalise on the momentum built over the last three years. But the pressure and scrutiny is about to increase as the club scrambles to try and establish itself in the top division. For the town, in need of its own revival, this could be an opportunity it can’t afford to miss.


Created by Richard Popple

Produced by 2020 Recordings

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2024-10-3102:47

A podcast exploring the true value of our football clubs on and off the pitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who are Ya?! - Ep. 1

Who are Ya?! - Ep. 1

2024-11-2033:08

Ipswich Town Football Club is a storied, much-loved institution. But a lack of investment, ambition and a whole lot of disconnection had rendered the club a tired, underperforming mess. Suddenly, thanks to a change of ownership and approach, the club is flying again. But what impact is this having off the pitch, in the town the club represents. For the first series of Rolling with the Punches, we’re in Ipswich to ask what is the true value of a football club to its local community? Featured Music:  Waterslide by Chest Elvis by Chest Created by Richard Popple Produced by 2020 Recordings Supported by The Blizzard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Takeovers - Ep. 2

Takeovers - Ep. 2

2024-11-2034:46

Who owns our football clubs has never been more critical. A good owner can send a club soaring, whilst a bad one can push it to the brink of collapse. After 14 troubled years, Ipswich Town have new owners and a renewed sense of optimism circles around Suffolk. But who are the people now in charge down at Portman Road? And why did they choose us? With the help of some expert voices, we dive into the murky world of football club ownership and explore who owns our football clubs and why.   Featured Music:  Keep Moving Bodies by Chest Estinta Harvest in the Thar Sands by Guranfoe Created by Richard Popple Produced by 2020 Recordings Supported by The Blizzard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Place Behind the Badge - Ep. 3

The Place Behind the Badge - Ep. 3

2024-11-2030:49

For every football club, there is a place and a community. Ipswich Town FC and Ipswich the Town have been neighbours for a long time. The club is undoubtedly the biggest export here and dominates the discourse. But is there more to one of the oldest towns in England than meets the eye? And could a sharing of the spotlight from the club help the town, in need of its own revival? Featured Music:  Station by Flores Blue Ipswich by Ayo Created by Richard Popple Produced by 2020 Recordings Supported by The Blizzard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brand Ipswich - Ep. 4

Brand Ipswich - Ep. 4

2024-11-2032:31

Ipswich, unlike the rural beauty of Suffolk that surrounds it, has never been seen as much of a destination. The former industrial town has lost its way, searching for its post-manufacturing identity. But with every down-turn there is an opportunity. We meet some of the people here, who are determined to change the narrative around the town. Meanwhile the football club is starting to flex its new financial power on the pitch.  Featured music: Bloodstain by Brown Horse Oh Jocelyn by Sophie the Great Indigo Moon by Guranfoe Created by Richard Popple Produced by 2020 Recordings Supported by The Blizzard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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