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John Duncan proved an unpopular choice as Ipswich Town boss

Tony Garnett Duncan's long ball style was all wrong for Town - and he made one key mistake
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. In the latest of a series looking at ex-Town bosses, he shares some of his memories of John Duncan....

Bobby Ferguson took over from Bobby Robson at Ipswich Town

Tony Garnett Ferguson had a tough job replacing Robson at Town - but board should have backed him
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. Here, he looks back at the reign of Bobby Ferguson...

The UEFA Cup clashes between Ipswich Town and Lazio in 1973 were dramatic affairs

Tony Garnett War, not football: Injured private parts and a riot in Italy as Town faced Lazio
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. Here, he recalls a physical clash with Lazio in the UEFA Cup back in the early-70's....

The bubbly is flowing as Town celebrate winning the Second Division championship in 1968. Manager Bill McGarry is in the centre of the picture

Tony Garnett Rough diamond McGarry ruled by fear - and he was just what Town needed
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. Here, he recalls Bill McGarry's reign as Town boss..

Jackie Milburn faced a tough task taking over from Alf Ramsey's ageing side at Ipswich Town

Tony Garnett Why Jackie Milburn was a strange choice as Ipswich Town boss
In his latest Ipswich Town nostalgia column, former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett shares a few tales from the managerial reign of Jackie Milburn...

Bobby Robson on his first day as Ipswich Town boss back in 1969. Tony Garnett says he almost didn't get the job!

Tony Garnett 'There is no way we'll be appointing Bobby Robson' - How Robson got the Town job
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reveals how Bobby Robson got the Ipswich Town job in his latest nostalgia column.

Hello, is that the RAC? Tony Garnett recalls the day he broke down with Alf Ramsey in his car in his latest Ipswich Town column

Tony Garnett The day I broke down with Sir Alf, plus how Town helped me buy a car
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. In the latest of a new series, he shares some of his memories from his time covering the Blues...

Ipswich Town captain Andy Nelson (left) exchanges flowers with his Floriana counterpart in 1962.

Tony Garnett Ramsey's faux pas, a lost bet and rusty nails on the pitch - Tony's Town tales
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. In the latest of a new series, he shares some of his memories from his time covering the Blues.

Former Ipswich Town chairman John Cobbold (left) being given a tour of Tolly Cobbold's Cliff Brewery.

Tony Garnett The day a monkey was introduced as Ipswich Town's new director!
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. In the second of a new series, he shares some of his memories from his time covering the Blues...

Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett once went in goal for Ipswich Town striker Ted Phillips (inset) to practice his penalties

Tony Garnett 'You'll kill him!' - The day Sir Alf rescued me from Ted Phillips' penalty challenge
Former EADT and Ipswich Star sports editor Tony Garnett reported on Ipswich Town for more than 40 years, from the 1960s until he retired in 2007. In the first of a new series, he shares some of his memories from his time covering the Blues...