Ipswich Town: Open day returns at Portman Road for 2023

The annual event, held in the Fanzone at Portman Road, was back with visitors wanting to get pieces of memorabilia signed by their favourite players.

This year's event didn't include the open training session which is normally part of the itinerary, due to ongoing work on the pitch.

Cassius, Ariana and Cyrus at this year's open day. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Yusuf, Yasin and Yasemin in the new Ipswich Town home kits. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Yusuf, Yasin and Yasemin in the new Ipswich Town home kits. Credit: Ross Halls)

Thomas and Cormac were in high spirits outside Portman Road. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

The event started with the women's first team signing session, followed by a short break before the people were able to meet the men's first team, take pictures and get items signed.

Michael, Joseph and Arthur Ishimatsu-Prime from Kawasaki in Japan were at the event.

They said: "The day has been great.

"The kids have been able to do a lot of the shooting games, and it has been really good fun."

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Lee with Rowan and Oliver at the Open Day. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Lee, Oliver and Rowan were in attendance as well, with Oliver having the sleeves of the new home kit signed by the first team.

Lee said: "He got them at Luton, so we are hoping to get some of the ones he is missing.

"We are just trying to get around to everything, there is so much to do.

"Pre-season has been really good, and I am really excited for the new season."

Cameron Burgess, Lee Evans, Conor Chaplin and Janoi Donacien with two fans at the event. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Clarie, Mitchell, Ellis, Michelle, Emile and Cameron at the event. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Jim and Arthur at Portman Road. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Luke Banks and Mackenzie Goulder queued for more than two hours around the outside of Portman Road before meeting new signing Omari Hutchinson and captain Sam Morsy at their table.

Luke said: "I'm really excited for Norwich at home.

"I've been looking forward to that for a couple of years but I am just hoping for a good season again.

Rochelle with Ruben, Farron and Evie. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Richard, Daniel, Harrison and Alex at the event. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

"I reckon we will finish just outside the play-off places, in seventh or eighth."

Mackenzie, who also went and saw some of the players, said: "I am looking forward to seeing some of the new players, especially Hutchinson who I reckon will be a real crowd pleaser."

George Edmundson with a fan. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Sophie, Caleb, Lenny, Louise and Elle at Portman Road. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)

Tyler, Lorraine, Isaac and Michael were outside Portman Road for the Open Day. Credit: Ross Halls (Image: Ross Halls)