It's Ipswich Town icon Matt Holland's birthday today - so to celebrate, here are some of our best pictures of him through the years...

Holland, who turns 48 today - and yet continues to look about 28 - arrived at Portman Road in August 1997 from Bournemouth.

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland at Wembley 2000. He was George Burley's captain.Matt Holland at Wembley 2000. He was George Burley's captain. (Image: Archant)

By the time he left Suffolk for Charlton six years later, he'd established himself as one of Town's greatest-ever captains and led the side into the promised land of the Premier League, followed by an incredible fifth-placed finish.

In all he played 321 games for Town, scoring 48 goals.

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland celebrates with Alex Mathie during the 5-0 victory over Norwich in 1998. Picture: ARCHANTMatt Holland celebrates with Alex Mathie during the 5-0 victory over Norwich in 1998. Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Holland also featured in our 'Wembley 2000' documentary about that great Town side which won promotion 22 years ago. You can watch that here..

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland has made Mark Halsey's list of top 10 Premier League captainsMatt Holland has made Mark Halsey's list of top 10 Premier League captains

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland, pictured in action against Norwich. Picture: ARCHANTMatt Holland, pictured in action against Norwich. Picture: ARCHANT

East Anglian Daily Times: Arsenal's Lauren (left) tackles Matt Holland of Ipswich during the FA Carling Premiership game at Highbury, London in February 2001. The Gunners won 1-0. Photo: PAArsenal's Lauren (left) tackles Matt Holland of Ipswich during the FA Carling Premiership game at Highbury, London in February 2001. The Gunners won 1-0. Photo: PA (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland was among the former Town stars to pay tribute to Philip Hope-Cobbold Picture: SIMON PARKERMatt Holland was among the former Town stars to pay tribute to Philip Hope-Cobbold Picture: SIMON PARKER (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Darren Bent scored the winner for Town in Joe Royle's first gameDarren Bent scored the winner for Town in Joe Royle's first game (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland consoles Kieron Dyer in 1999 as Town miss out on second place on the final afternoon of the seasonMatt Holland consoles Kieron Dyer in 1999 as Town miss out on second place on the final afternoon of the season

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt HollandMatt Holland

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town's Richard Naylor celebrates his goal with Matt Holland against Nottingham Forest in the 3-1 win at Portman Road in August 1999Ipswich Town's Richard Naylor celebrates his goal with Matt Holland against Nottingham Forest in the 3-1 win at Portman Road in August 1999 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Former Ipswich Town manager Matt Holland.Former Ipswich Town manager Matt Holland.

East Anglian Daily Times: Former Town skipper Matt Holland, helped out with a donationFormer Town skipper Matt Holland, helped out with a donation

East Anglian Daily Times: A banner proclaims Matt Holland the king of Portman RoadA banner proclaims Matt Holland the king of Portman Road (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich captain Matt Holland (left) congratulates team mate Marcus Bent after Bent scores against Preston in the 3-0 win for the Blues at Portman Road in January 2003Ipswich captain Matt Holland (left) congratulates team mate Marcus Bent after Bent scores against Preston in the 3-0 win for the Blues at Portman Road in January 2003 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Gary Croft celebrates his goal with David Johnson and Matt Holland on this day in 1999Gary Croft celebrates his goal with David Johnson and Matt Holland on this day in 1999 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland became an icon at Ipswich Town - but is he the best midfield signing the club's ever made? Picture: Alban DonohoeMatt Holland became an icon at Ipswich Town - but is he the best midfield signing the club's ever made? Picture: Alban Donohoe

East Anglian Daily Times: Bolton's Michael Johansen (left) tussles for the ball with Ipswich Town's Matt Holland during today's, Wednesday 17th May 2000 Nationwide Division One play-off semi-final at Portman Road, Ipswich. Final score : Ipswich Town 5 Bolton 3 (Agg 7-5).Bolton's Michael Johansen (left) tussles for the ball with Ipswich Town's Matt Holland during today's, Wednesday 17th May 2000 Nationwide Division One play-off semi-final at Portman Road, Ipswich. Final score : Ipswich Town 5 Bolton 3 (Agg 7-5). (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland conceded a goal during his brief stint in goal. Picture: ARCHANTMatt Holland conceded a goal during his brief stint in goal. Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Matt Holland is now a respected pundit and broadcasterMatt Holland is now a respected pundit and broadcaster (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)