On this day in Town history: Bobby Robson’s first home game in charge of Ipswich Town

On this day in 1969, Town beat Man United 1-0 at Portman Road in Bobby Robson's first homegame in charge of the Blues (Image: Archant)

We begin today from 50 years ago when a new 30,837 record crowd witnessed Bobby Robson’s first home game in charge of Ipswich as the Blues beat Manchester United 1-0 at Portman Road in the Division One, thanks to a late own goal from Tony Dunne.

Football - Derby County v Ipswich Town npower Football League Championship - Pride Park - 1/2/11 Jimmy Bullard celebrates scoring the first goal for Ipswich Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Alex Morton Livepic EADT 2.2.11 ES 2.2.11

In 2011, Jimmy Bullard scored on his Blues debut with a stunning 30-yard volley as Town beat Derby 1-0 at Pride Park for their first away win in six games in the Champioship, while Kevin Beattie was among the scorers as Town beat Wolves 2-0 at Portman Road in their Divison One clash in 1975.

Town players celebrate as the Blues beat Liverpool 2-1 at Portman Road in 1986 (Image: Archant)

It was on this day in 1986, Town beat Liverpool 2-1 at Portman Road in the Division One, thanks to goals from Mich D’Avray and Kevin Wilson, while Jason Dozzell was among the scorers as Town beat Millwall 3-2 at The Den in Division Two in 1992.

Ipswich Town v Bolton Wanderers. Sky Bet Championship. Ipswich celebrate after David McGoldrick scores taking Ipswich to a 1-0 victory. (Image: Archant)

And finally on this day in 2014. David McGoldrick scored his 15th goal of the season from the spot as the Blues beat Bolton 1-0 at Portman Road to remain in seventh in Championship and four points behind Reading in the final play-off place.

Martijn Reuser celebrates scoring Town's fouth in their 4-2 win over Barnsley in the play-off final at Wembley in 2000 (Image: Archant)

Also Happy Birthday to former Town favourite Martijn Reuser who turns 44 today, he made over 100 appearances and scored 19 goals between 2000 to 2004.