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Armando Broja's switch to Town collapses

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Ash Read
Ash Read

Armando Broja's proposed move to Ipswich Town collapsed in the final stages, despite earlier reports of an agreement between Town and Chelsea.

The big picture: The proposed deal hinged on a £30 million obligation to buy, contingent on Ipswich's Premier League survival. However, the transfer reportedly collapsed due to issues uncovered during Broja's medical with Town.

The £30m clause represented a significant financial risk to Town, especially for a player who hasn't consistently delivered at the top level yet and recently spent nine months of the sidelines with an ACL injury.

Leading the line: Broja was poised to bolster Town's attack alongside George Hirst and Liam Delap. His arrival would likely have triggered moves for Ali Al-Hamadi (loan) and Freddie Ladapo.

Why it matters: Town's striking options are limited. While Delap has shown promise against Liverpool and his former club Manchester City, Hirst is sidelined with injury, and Al-Hamadi has had to lead the line off the bench in the club's two Premier League games so far this season.

What's next: Town are likely to turn their attention to other forward options ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.

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FareShare expands food redistribution network with new Ipswich site

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

FareShare has officially launched its new site in Ipswich, aiming to provide more surplus food to communities in need across the region.

The big picture: FareShare East Anglia is part of the UK's largest food redistribution charity network. Last year, it distributed 1.6 million meals via over 140 organisations across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

Why it matters: The larger facility will allow FareShare to increase its capacity for redistributing food that would otherwise go to waste, supporting local charities and community groups.

Kris Gibbon-Walsh, Rev. Lawrence Carey, Steve Dermody, Cllr Lynne Mortimer, Oliver Paul, Debbie Blacker, Les Dobson and Mike Barrett
Kris Gibbon-Walsh, Rev. Lawrence Carey, Steve Dermody, Cllr Lynne Mortimer, Oliver Paul, Debbie Blacker, Les Dobson and Mike BarrettGlen FarthingRed Wren Studios

Key details:

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on 12 September, attended by local supporters and partners.

  • Deputy Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Lynne Mortimer, officially opened the new site.

  • The expansion was made possible with support from funders, including Comic Relief.

What they're saying:

  • Mike Barrett, regional manager, FareShare East Anglia: "Opening a larger site, with greater capacity, is going to make a huge difference and we're enormously grateful to all our partners who have helped bring this project to fruition."

  • Kris Gibbon-Walsh, COO of FareShare: "This new bigger warehouse will allow the teams to work safely, whilst really making a difference to our capacity for redistributing food to organisations across the region and beyond."

  • Reverend Lawrence Carey of Triangle Church Ipswich: "The ability to have a regular delivery of food items from FareShare has helped us to offer support to our community through our Top Up Shops."

What's next: FareShare East Anglia is hosting an Open Day on 31 October for prospective partners, suppliers, and organisations interested in receiving food.

The bottom line: The new site will enable FareShare to expand its operations, providing more support to local communities facing food insecurity while reducing food waste.

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