There's never a reason not to celebrate the anniversary of Bobby Robson's Ipswich Town winning the UEFA Cup back in 1981.

And today, it's the 41st anniversary of that special night in Holland, where Town defended their 3-0 first-leg lead, losing 2-4 to AZ 67 Alkmaar, but winning the UEFA Cup 5-4 on aggregate.

What a day. What a team. What memories. Was it really 41 years ago?

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town skipper Mick Mills with the UEFA Cup trophyIpswich Town skipper Mick Mills with the UEFA Cup trophy (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Town skipper Mick Mills (left) and Frans Thijssen with the UEFA CupTown skipper Mick Mills (left) and Frans Thijssen with the UEFA Cup (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Bobby Robson watches on from the bench with Town substitutes including Robin Turner, Kevin Steggles and Kevin O'CallaghanBobby Robson watches on from the bench with Town substitutes including Robin Turner, Kevin Steggles and Kevin O'Callaghan (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town players show the UEFA Cup off during an open-top bus parade in IpswichIpswich Town players show the UEFA Cup off during an open-top bus parade in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Bobby Robson lifts the UEFA Cup during the parade in IpswichBobby Robson lifts the UEFA Cup during the parade in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Town's 1981 UEFA Cup-winning teamIpswich Town's 1981 UEFA Cup-winning team (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Paul Mariner shows the trophy off during the parade in IpswichPaul Mariner shows the trophy off during the parade in Ipswich (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Dutch stars Arnold Muhren (left) and Frans Thijssen were a key part of the UEFA Cup winning sideDutch stars Arnold Muhren (left) and Frans Thijssen were a key part of the UEFA Cup winning side (Image: Archant)