It was 40 years ago today! What are your memories of when Ipswich Town made history by winning the UEFA Cup?

East Anglian Daily Times: Supporters climbed a lamppost to get a touch of the UEFA Cup as players reached out to them from staging in front of Ipswich Town Hall in 1981.Supporters climbed a lamppost to get a touch of the UEFA Cup as players reached out to them from staging in front of Ipswich Town Hall in 1981. (Image: Archant)

Did you travel to the Netherlands to watch the second leg of the final against AZ 67 Alkmaar, where the Blues came away with the coveted trophy?

East Anglian Daily Times: Every vantage point on the Lloyds building was taken during the UEFA Cup celebrations in 1981.Every vantage point on the Lloyds building was taken during the UEFA Cup celebrations in 1981. (Image: Archant)

It was the culmination of a season which may have been the best in the club's history.

East Anglian Daily Times: Supporters on the roof of Burton’s shop on Ipswich Cornhill during the UEFA Cup winning celebrations in 1981.Supporters on the roof of Burton’s shop on Ipswich Cornhill during the UEFA Cup winning celebrations in 1981. (Image: Archant)

Our photo gallery shows excited fans celebrating in Ipswich after ITFC brought the Cup home.

Some climbed on to roofs and even up a lamppost to ensure they got a good view of the team and the trophy.

East Anglian Daily Times: Scaling the Ipswich Post Office building during the UEFA Cup celebrations in 1981Scaling the Ipswich Post Office building during the UEFA Cup celebrations in 1981 (Image: Archant)

However, there was also a chance to see the Cup at other occasions around the area.

East Anglian Daily Times: The UEFA Cup on display at Framlingham Gala in May 1981The UEFA Cup on display at Framlingham Gala in May 1981 (Image: Archant)

It went on show at Framlingham Gala later in May, and youngsters also got a chance to hold it at Westbourne School in Ipswich.

East Anglian Daily Times: Young Ipswich Town fans got the chance to hold the UEFA Cup at Westbourne School in IpswichYoung Ipswich Town fans got the chance to hold the UEFA Cup at Westbourne School in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

If you would like to share your memories of the UEFA Cup win, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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