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Russell Claydon is sports editor for the Bury Free Press and four other Suffolk titles as well as co-ordinating the sports offering for Suffolk News.

Diss urged to approach play-offs ‘without fear’

25 April 2025
Diss urged to approach play-offs ‘without fear’

Diss urged to approach play-offs ‘without fear’

25 April 2025

Garth Good wants his Diss Town players to grasp their ‘unexpected’ promotion opportunity via the play-offs by playing ‘without fear’.


Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

25 April 2025
Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

Walsham awarded play-off spot after call-offs

25 April 2025

The village side will head to Clipbush Park after Cornard United failed to fulfil their final game of the season.


Richards 500 not out as he targets Blues game with son

11 April 2025
Richards 500 not out as he targets Blues game with son

Richards 500 not out as he targets Blues game with son

11 April 2025

Having completed his 500th game for Diss, Matt ‘Ox’ Richards is hopeful he may be able to carry on long enough to pass his Blues shirt onto his son.


Boss says midfielder set to go down as Magpies legend

04 April 2025
Boss says midfielder set to go down as Magpies legend

Boss says midfielder set to go down as Magpies legend

04 April 2025

Harleston Town boss Matt Halliday and Nathan Page reflect on the latter breaking the 200-appearance barrier for the Magpies.


Magpies’ pride as second team heading up to National League

28 March 2025
Magpies’ pride as second team heading up to National League

Magpies’ pride as second team heading up to National League

28 March 2025

Harleston Magpies could be about to lose an England Hockey National League side at the same time as gaining a second female one.


Ipswich Town column: McKenna would be the right man to bring us back up

26 March 2025
Ipswich Town column: McKenna would be the right man to bring us back up

Ipswich Town column: McKenna would be the right man to bring us back up

26 March 2025

Our Ipswich Town columnist believes manager Kieran McKenna will stay at the club even if the Blues are relegated from the Premier League.


Home support is seen as key for Diss’ play-off bid

21 March 2025
Home support is seen as key for Diss’ play-off bid

Home support is seen as key for Diss’ play-off bid

21 March 2025

With four of their six play-off run-in matches at Brewers Green Lane, Diss Town boss Garth Good believes the home crowd can act as their ‘12th man’.


‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

16 March 2025
‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

‘To see him back is amazing’ - Fram boss on homegrown striker’s return from horror injury

16 March 2025

Framlingham Town boss Liam Abraham has spoke of his delight at having striker Danny Smith back following an injury that almost stopped him playing.


‘A great addition with bags of potential’ - Diss boss after January signing nets landmark goal

08 March 2025
‘A great addition with bags of potential’ - Diss boss after January signing nets landmark goal

‘A great addition with bags of potential’ - Diss boss after January signing nets landmark goal

08 March 2025

Diss Town boss Garth Good described Andrew Topping’s first senior Diss Town goal on Tuesday night as reward for the January signing’s hard work.


Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

05 March 2025
Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

Ipswich Town column: Cunha’s new ban gives us some hope but we need to focus on us

05 March 2025

Ipswich Town fan writer Joey Sadler gives his thoughts on the Blues’ FA Cup shootout exit and their return to Premier League action.


Pinchbeck display sets Diss manager’s benchmark to hang onto play-off spot

28 February 2025
Pinchbeck display sets Diss manager’s benchmark to hang onto play-off spot

Pinchbeck display sets Diss manager’s benchmark to hang onto play-off spot

28 February 2025

Diss Town boss Garth Good has said the performance against Pinchbeck has to be the benchmark they live up to if they want to remain in the play-offs.


Blues look to build on a ‘proud’ display in North Walsham derby

14 February 2025
Blues look to build on a ‘proud’ display in North Walsham derby

Blues look to build on a ‘proud’ display in North Walsham derby

14 February 2025

Coach Alex Kelsall is looking for Diss to build upon a ‘proud’ display in a one-point loss at high-flying Newmarket when they host North Walsham II.


Coach praises display as key victory lifts Blues off the bottom

08 February 2025
Coach praises display as key victory lifts Blues off the bottom

Coach praises display as key victory lifts Blues off the bottom

08 February 2025

Alex Kelsall heaped praise on his Diss players after they halted their losing run at Cantabrigian to lift themselves off the foot of the table.


Home form ‘vital’ if Diss are to hang on in top five

07 February 2025
Home form ‘vital’ if Diss are to hang on in top five

Home form ‘vital’ if Diss are to hang on in top five

07 February 2025

Diss Town boss Garth Good has described his side’s home form as ‘vital’ in achieving their goal of holding onto a play-off position.


Diss ready to prove they ‘deserve’ to be at Level 7

31 January 2025
Diss ready to prove they ‘deserve’ to be at Level 7

Diss ready to prove they ‘deserve’ to be at Level 7

31 January 2025

Alex Kelsall says his ‘exceptional’ Diss squad are ready to put ‘their bodies and minds on the line’ to prove they deserve to remain in their league.


Familiar faces reunite with Magpies boss

27 January 2025
Familiar faces reunite with Magpies boss

Familiar faces reunite with Magpies boss

27 January 2025

Harelston Town boss Matt Halliday is ‘delighted’ to be working with two of his former players after making them his first Magpies signings.


Walsham boss wants to see extra time brought back in FA Vase

24 January 2025
Walsham boss wants to see extra time brought back in FA Vase

Walsham boss wants to see extra time brought back in FA Vase

24 January 2025

Walsham-le-Willows’ Ian Hubbard feels extra time should be brought back in FA Vase ties after their penalty shootout exit against Whitstable Town.


Potter stages magic comeback to clinch Suffolk Super Series

20 January 2025
Potter stages magic comeback to clinch Suffolk Super Series

Potter stages magic comeback to clinch Suffolk Super Series

20 January 2025

Rising star Nathan Potter lived up to his ‘Wizard’ nickname as he produced a magical comeback to win the Suffolk Super Series at Stonham Barns Park.


Manager’s pride as Magpies hit form at key time to secure survival

17 January 2025
Manager’s pride as Magpies hit form at key time to secure survival

Manager’s pride as Magpies hit form at key time to secure survival

17 January 2025

John Adams believes his Harleston Magpies Women’s side should take pride in retaining their top-tier status in the Supers 6s Indoor Championships.


Walsham handed would-be home tie in last 16 of FA Vase

13 January 2025
Walsham handed would-be home tie in last 16 of FA Vase

Walsham handed would-be home tie in last 16 of FA Vase

13 January 2025

Walsham-le-Willows have had the prize carrot of a third straight home tie in the FA Vase dangled in front of them should they reach the last 16.


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