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BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Townsend suffers ACL injury in pre-season
Ipswich Town have confirmed left-back Conor Townsend suffered an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament during the 3-0 pre-season victory against Auxerre at the through the first half, Townsend went to ground on the halfway line with no one near him before walking off the pitch to be replaced by new signing Ashley X, external, Ipswich stated Townsend is now set for a "lengthy spell on the sidelines" as he recovers from the Townsend has suffered a tear to the ACL, he is likely to miss most of the upcoming former West Bromwich Albion player made only three league starts for Ipswich last season during their first campaign back in the Premier League since was seen by head coach Kieran McKenna as an understudy to Leif Davis, who the club confirmed missed the Auxerre match due to a minor start their Championship campaign with a trip to newly promoted Birmingham City on Friday night [20:00 BST].
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
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Ipswich boss confirms major ACL blow
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed that defender Conor Townsend suffered an ACL injury. The 32-year-old sustained the issue during the club's friendly match against Auxerre. The injury is expected to sideline Townsend for much of the upcoming campaign. The left-back joined the Tractor Boys last summer from West Brom but found his playing time restricted to just three appearances in the Premier League. 📸 Alex Davidson - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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'To everyone associated with West Brom, thank you!'
Grady Diangana has issued an emotional statement as he says goodbye to Albion after six years at the club, reflecting on the 'honour' he had of wearing the shirt. The Baggies have released 14 players following the end of their Championship campaign – a list headlined by the departures of Diangana, Semi Ajayi and John Swift. Advertisement As expected, playmakers Diangana and Swift are leaving upon the expiry of their respective contracts. READ MORE: Birmingham City season ticket latest with St Andrew's set for huge attendances READ MORE: How Francesco Calvo aims to bridge big Aston Villa divide after Chris Heck departure And Diangana has said a public farewell via Instagram. His post read: 'To everyone associated with West Brom, thank you! I wanted to express my gratitude for the last six years. 'To the coaches, to the players and to the backroom staff, the memories we've created will stay with me for life. 'To the fans, you've supported us through the highs and the lows, I sincerely wish everyone connected with West Bromwich Albion all the best in the future. It has been an honour. God bless.' Advertisement Thankful fans responded to the post as well as Diangana's team-mates, with striker Daryl Dike commenting: 'Ugh yep my heart is broken.' Darnell Furlong posted a love heart and clapping emoji while the club said: 'Thanks for everything, Grady'. Karlan Grant posted five hearts and former left-back Conor Townsend said: 'Was a pleasure Grady. What a guy.' Alex Mowatt added: 'All the best brother.' Winger Diangana, 27, joined Albion initially on a loan deal from West Ham in 2019, and made a sufficient enough impact that the Baggies pursued and completed a permanent deal, handing him a five-year contract. Advertisement In all, he made 48 goal contributions in 206 appearances. West Ham skipper Mark Noble famously tweeted at the time of his departure: 'As captain of this football club I'm gutted, angry and sad that Grady has left, great kid with a great future.''
