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Rolling With The Punches

2020 Recordings
Ipswich Town Football Club
Premier League
Suffolk
Football
Ipswich
Women’s Football
English Football
Community Engagement
Refugee Integration
Kieran Mckenna
Football Charities
Local Community
Kieran Maguire
Ipswich Town Foundation
Suffolk Refugee Support
Education
Football Programs
Jack Abbott
Mark Ashton
Brightpath Sports

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 promo... more

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Ipswich Town’s remarkable transformation continues. But after re-living our improbable and epic return to the Premier League, reality is beginning to bite. For three years, the club has barely put a foot wrong, but what happens when adversity strikes... more

Following a first promotion in twenty years, we look at some of the underlying reasons behind the club’s rebirth. Football charities, supporters clubs and the women’s team are all under the microscope as we discover why a ‘one club’ mentality is inte... more

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.... more

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 ... more

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Marianne Liguri
Professor at Durham University Business School and football charity expert
Durham University Business School
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Dan Palfried
Director of Ipswich Town Foundation
Ipswich Town Foundation
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Kate Riley
Local sports reporter and President of Ipswich Town Singapore Supporters Club
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Katie Mole
Ipswich Town Women’s Team fan and supporter
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Joe Sheehan
Manager of Ipswich Town Women's Team
Ipswich Town Women's Team
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Natasha Thomas
Ipswich Town Women's Team record appearance maker and goalscorer
Ipswich Town Women's Team
Episode: The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Lee Walker
CEO of Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central
Episode: Brand Ipswich - Ep. 4
Joe Bailey
Founder of Brighten The Corners, a music organization
Brighten The Corners
Episode: Brand Ipswich - Ep. 4
Sophie the Great
Young local musician and participant in community programs
Episode: Brand Ipswich - Ep. 4

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Richard Popple
Writer and presenter with significant engagement in sports commentary and community issues.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • An excellent listen!

    I raced through all the episodes of Rolling with the Punches, it tells the story of Ipswich’s culture and community so well, linked to the fortunes of the football club. I’m an Ipswich fan but I would have enjoyed this even I was wasn’t. Congratulations on a superbly executed series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Portman Road Postman
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Exceptional

    I’m not a die-hard Ipswich Town supporter but was recommended this podcast , I found elements such as the broader implications of football on local communities fascinating “Rolling with the Punches” is a compelling and enriching experience that shouldn’t be missed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oscaruk
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • 10/10

    What a journey this takes you on! Couldn’t stop listening. What an engaging, exciting and euphoric homegrown story brilliantly, brilliantly told

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    86hiw86
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A different perspective on football

    This is a great listen. It celebrates the history and impact of a football club on its community focused on the rise of Ipswich Town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Awitfc
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Not the biggest football fan, but love the way this covered the meaning of a club beyond the game itself. Highly recommended and unique listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginny78145
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Q: How does the Ipswich Town Foundation identify areas it wants to make a difference?
Through thorough stakeholder analysis and engagement with local partners to understand specific community needs.
The Ipswich Way - Ep. 5
Q: What makes the collaboration between Suffolk Refugee Support and Ipswich Town Foundation impactful?
The weekly football sessions provide an essential outlet for refugees, fostering a sense of normalcy and community amidst their personal challenges.

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Focused on the intersection of football and community, this series reflects on the transformative journey of a historic football club as it navigates significant challenges and rejuvenation. With the backdrop of Ipswich Town Football Club's revival from the third tier to Premier League glory, discussions explore themes of resilience, community engagement, and the socio-economic impacts of football on local lives. Listeners can expect deeply personal narratives, expert insights, and a celebration of how a football club can act as the heartbeat of a community, inspiring collective pride and ambition amidst a changing landscape.

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1. Marianne Liguri
2. Dan Palfried
3. Kate Riley
4. Katie Mole
5. Joe Sheehan
6. Natasha Thomas
7. Lee Walker
8. Joe Bailey

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