This weeks front page features the construction of the new Portman Stand (later renamed the Cobbold Stand) in 1971: The centre section of the stand (wings were added a year or so later) was built during the close season in just 102 days. Compare and contrast with the rebuilding of Wembley (7 years) and the rebuilding of Stamford Bridge (about 30 years!).
While other countries put their ball away for the festive season, football has long been a part of the British Christmas festivities, and Blues have played in some memorable games at this time of year. Here we recall the thrills and spills (and occasional nightmares) of Christmases past...
This weeks front page features George Burley, Paul Mariner, Arnold Muhren, Ted Phillips, Mick Mills (above), Frans Thijssen, Ray Crawford, Kevin Beattie and John Wark.
Do You Remember ... 21st February 1998
Do You Remember ... April 1962
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Do You Remember ... May 2000
Tony Mowbray's Last Game for Ipswich Town?
In the summer of 1978 Blues were the darlings of the football world, having just won the FA Cup for the first time in the Club's history, but Bobby Robson was always looking to improve the team what he did next would turn heads across Europe.
