Soccer

Ipswich footballer Henry’s goal expanding English career

AFTER celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Day in England, Ipswich footballer Henry Blackledge is gearing up for a major return from an injury setback. Heading into a short break, the Luton Town recruit had played in nine games for the club’s...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Ipswich FC strikes positives amid wet weather

AFTER a horrible run with the weather, Ipswich FC head coach Andrew Catton just wants a smooth start to the new year. Recent rain and field unavailability forced Catton and his squad to find a different training location preparing for the 2025...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Just in time: Top Rosewood club soccer performers recognised

THE Rosewood United Soccer Club committee was re-elected after a superb effort to finish the latest awards presentation with two big storms threatening. Club president Tammy Crawford retained her role, along with treasurer-registrar Lisa Fairbridge...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Rosewood soccer carnival provides skilful challenge

ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club president Tammy Crawford has every reason for her club to continue hosting the Country Challenge Cup carnival at Thagoona. After her club offered to run last year’s inaugural event and made it a huge success, the latest...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Rosewood carnival caps top Crusaders soccer season

ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club president Tammy Crawford has an added reason to be excited about this weekend’s Country Challenge Cup carnival at Thagoona. Apart from her growing club hosting a “fantastic’’ end-of-season event on Saturday, Tammy...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Under 17 recruits provide boost for Ipswich Knights

LONG-serving Ipswich coach Ian Carson is stepping down from mentoring roles next year after watching the Ipswich Knights under-23 women’s side lose their latest football semi-final. “I’m going to have a really good break,” Carson said...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Fearless Ipswich Knights women on final mission

IPSWICH Knights under-23 women’s coach Ian Carson welcomes a sudden death showdown with FQPL1 competition leaders Virginia in this weekend’s football final. “We’re not worried about anyone above us,” the experienced mentor said. “You...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Go mums: Rosewood team’s second shot at final glory

THE Rosewood United Crusaders have a valuable ally supporting them as they strive to capitalise on a second opportunity to make their Senior Women’s grand final. The Crusaders finished the regular Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA)...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Painful lesson for Ipswich FC young guns

A LAST-gasp goal in injury time wasn’t enough to salvage the finals’ hopes of Ipswich FC’s spirited under-23 side. The youth team’s season looked over trailing Caboolture 4-2 before a missed penalty minutes from full-time gave them a chance...

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Ipswich football teams looking for strong finishes

IPSWICH FC’s senior men and under-23 teams head into the final round of Football Queensland Premier League 1 matches in contrasting situations. The club’s top team moved clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over home side...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Rosewood United Crusaders pride grows for final series

ROSEWOOD United’s senior women and under 15-16 boys teams are among club sides preparing for Queensland Christian Soccer Association finals. The Crusaders women wrapped up the Division 4 minor premiership, with 36 points, by beating St Catherines...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Praise for beaten Ipswich football side

IPSWICH FC head coach Andew Catton was confident his team was all but out of Football Queensland Premier League 1 relegation territory despite their latest 2-1 loss to Logan. Drawing with or beating top five sides Broadbeach United away on Saturday...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Gritty Knights women battling to make finals

IPSWICH Knights under-23 coach Ian Carson has endured plenty of tough battles over many years guiding regional teams. This season’s campaign in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 women’s competition has been among the most difficult...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich Knights’ frontline boost to save season

THE Ipswich Knights have renewed hope of avoiding relegation after securing back-to-back Football Queensland Premier League 2 competition wins for the first time this season. The Knights delivered what head coach Andy Ogden described as “a really...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich newcomer keeps faith team can survive

IPSWICH FC goalkeeper Patrick Ohman understands the “predicament” his team is in after missing another winning opportunity in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 competition. Ipswich FC is in 10th place, only a handful of points above the...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024

Sport

‘Massive’ challenge for Ipswich football team

IPSWICH FC has a crucial home game on Saturday night after slipping from seventh back into Football Queensland Premier League 1 relegation territory. The latest 1-0 loss to Southside Eagles has left Ipswich in 10th place and needing to beat the team...

David Lems

10 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich interim coach’s specific plan ‘to go forward’

INTERIM Ipswich FC Metro 4 head coach William Bean is focusing on player retention and winning key matches to help his team avoid relegation. Bean has stepped into the role replacing Lorenzo “Laurie” De Felice for the remainder of the season...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Proud dad nurtures exciting Knights prospect

IF promising Ipswich Knights junior Will Igini follows in his father’s footsteps, he’ll have a football career to cherish. However, proud dad Adam O’Sullivan is more focused on encouraging Will than making too many comparisons to his...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024