Ipswich Town (1979-80) Squad 🔵 THEN & NOW

Journey back to Portman Road to relive the spectacular rise of the Tractor Boys with our tribute to the Ipswich Town 1979-80 squad. Under the legendary, masterclass tactical guidance of Bobby Robson, this historic side emerged as one of the most exciting, sophisticated, and feared teams in elite English football. In this comprehensive THEN & NOW 2026 retrospective, we track the life paths of these famous club icons. From the breathtaking Dutch midfield artistry of Arnold Mühren and Frans Thijssen, the astonishing goalscoring midfield runs of John Wark, and the captaincy of Mick Mills to the defensive steel of a young Terry Butcher and the creative flair of Eric Gates, see how these football legends look today. We also pay a solemn, deeply emotional and respectful tribute to the immortal Ipswich heroes who have passed away in the years since, including elite striker Paul Mariner, powerhouse defender Kevin Beattie, forward Robin Turner, and the great Sir Bobby Robson. This production provides fully verified 2026 status updates and current ages for all surviving members of the squad. Subscribe to help us celebrate retro football history and preserve the magnificent heritage of Ipswich Town FC! #ipswichtown #itfc #portmanroad #blues #johnwark #thenandnow #thenandnow #terrybutcher #bobbyrobson #FransThijssen #englishfootball #footballlegends #70sFootball #retrosoccer #ipswichlegends #soccerhistory #footballnostalgia