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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.

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.


Walsham set to embrace underdogs tag in big FA Vase tie

10 January 2025
Walsham set to embrace underdogs tag in big FA Vase tie

Walsham set to embrace underdogs tag in big FA Vase tie

10 January 2025

Walsham-le-Willows head into their last 32 FA Vase tie at home to Whitstable Town looking to embrace the underdog spirit in a bid for club history.


Here’s how you can win a copy of book documenting Suffolk’s football grounds

23 December 2024
Here’s how you can win a copy of book documenting Suffolk’s football grounds

Here’s how you can win a copy of book documenting Suffolk’s football grounds

23 December 2024

Enter our competition to win a new glossy book documenting more than 60 Suffolk football grounds from the Premier League all the way to park pitches.


Experienced driver joins renamed EXCELR8 team

20 December 2024
Experienced driver joins renamed EXCELR8 team

Experienced driver joins renamed EXCELR8 team

20 December 2024

The EXCELER8-run Team VERTU have added a new driver to their ranks as well as agreeing to provide cars to a BTCC grid rival.


‘It’s a brilliant draw for us’ - Walsham boss eyeing up new record Vase run

13 December 2024
‘It’s a brilliant draw for us’ - Walsham boss eyeing up new record Vase run

‘It’s a brilliant draw for us’ - Walsham boss eyeing up new record Vase run

13 December 2024

Walsham-le-Willows joint boss Chay Budd gives his thoughts on their last 32 draw as well as reflecting on their latest victory.


Suffolk stars take top prize at Stonham while youngster Wharf debuts

11 December 2024
Suffolk stars take top prize at Stonham while youngster Wharf debuts

Suffolk stars take top prize at Stonham while youngster Wharf debuts

11 December 2024

Two Suffolk county stars took home a top darts prize at Stonham Barns Park while a talented 11-year-old also made his debut.


Walsham to have home advantage in last 32 of FA Vase

09 December 2024
Walsham to have home advantage in last 32 of FA Vase

Walsham to have home advantage in last 32 of FA Vase

09 December 2024

Walsham-le-Willows have learned they will have home advantage in the last 32 of the FA Vase after overoming fellow Suffolk side Brantham Athletic.


New Harleston boss set to give squad a chance to impress

06 December 2024
New Harleston boss set to give squad a chance to impress

New Harleston boss set to give squad a chance to impress

06 December 2024

Matt Halliday gives his first interview since succeeding Danny Crow as Harleston Town manager.


‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

25 November 2024
‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

‘He is a top, top manager and brilliant coach’ – Harleston chairman’s delight at landing number one target

25 November 2024

Harleston Town chairman Adam Mullin is delighted to land their top target – who has recent promotions on his CV – to replace Danny Crow in the dugout.


Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

22 November 2024
Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

Ipswich Town column: Time to turn up the noise to give Sir Alex a familiar feeling back in Suffolk

22 November 2024

Ipswich Town correspondent Russell Claydon steps up off the bench to give a nostalgic preview to the visit of Manchester United to Portman Road.


Non-league round-up: Seasiders’ penalty heartbreak in FA Trophy while Needham Market forward sets new goals record

18 November 2024
Non-league round-up: Seasiders’ penalty heartbreak in FA Trophy while Needham Market forward sets new goals record

Non-league round-up: Seasiders’ penalty heartbreak in FA Trophy while Needham Market forward sets new goals record

18 November 2024

See how the likes of Harleston, Diss, Framlingham and Walsham-le-Willows got on in our latest non-league round-up across Steps 2-6.


Non-league round-up: Remaining Suffolk sides to meet in FA Vase as Harleston bow out

11 November 2024
Non-league round-up: Remaining Suffolk sides to meet in FA Vase as Harleston bow out

Non-league round-up: Remaining Suffolk sides to meet in FA Vase as Harleston bow out

11 November 2024

The FA Vase third round draw has pitted Suffolk’s remaining sides against each other while Diss Town celebrated a late, late winner.


Tributes paid as Ipswich Town and Diss Town legend Trevor Whymark dies

31 October 2024
Tributes paid as Ipswich Town and Diss Town legend Trevor Whymark dies

Tributes paid as Ipswich Town and Diss Town legend Trevor Whymark dies

31 October 2024

Tributes are being paid to one of Ipswich Town and Diss Town’s best-known players, Trevor Whymark, following his death after a battle with illness.


Non-league round-up: Harelston and Walsham learn FA Vase opponents

22 October 2024
Non-league round-up: Harelston and Walsham learn FA Vase opponents

Non-league round-up: Harelston and Walsham learn FA Vase opponents

22 October 2024

See how the FA Vase second round draw has panned out for our sides including Harleston and Walsham as well as the latest league action.


‘We’re really pleased with how they’ve done’ – Walsham boss on narrow Premier Cup defeat

27 September 2024
‘We’re really pleased with how they’ve done’ – Walsham boss on narrow Premier Cup defeat

‘We’re really pleased with how they’ve done’ – Walsham boss on narrow Premier Cup defeat

27 September 2024

Walsham boss Chay Budd was proud of how a rotated side pushed a barely changed Step 3 outfit in AFC Sudbury all the way in their county cup tie.


Sudbury hold on in five-goal thriller to progress past plucky Walsham in Suffolk Premier Cup

25 September 2024
Sudbury hold on in five-goal thriller to progress past plucky Walsham in Suffolk Premier Cup

Sudbury hold on in five-goal thriller to progress past plucky Walsham in Suffolk Premier Cup

25 September 2024

AFC Sudbury edged an entertaining five-goal thriller at the Morrish Stadium to seal their progress in the Suffolk Premier Cup.


‘He has sparked life and belief back into the fans’ – Willows announce exit of popular captain

16 September 2024
‘He has sparked life and belief back into the fans’ – Willows announce exit of popular captain

‘He has sparked life and belief back into the fans’ – Willows announce exit of popular captain

16 September 2024

Early table-toppers Walsham-le-Willows are looking to appoint a new captain after announcing the departure of a popular long-serving forward.


FA Cup draws: Harleston handed home advantage

05 July 2024
FA Cup draws: Harleston handed home advantage

FA Cup draws: Harleston handed home advantage

05 July 2024

The opening rounds of the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup have been made with Harleston Town handed home advantage.


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