This weekend we witnessed Kieran McKenna’s 100th win in charge of Ipswich Town, and his 210th match in charge, beating a record held by England’s 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey.
In the words of a fellow Box owner Matt Clemence from Kerseys Solicitors. “Wow! Talk about squeaky bum time, as we witnessed yet another intense game of football with Ipswich Town FC taking on high flying Hull City FC. It took a moment of magic from arguably our man of the season, Matusiwa to break the deadlock as he fired in a rocket from the edge of the box.”
Azor Matusiwa scored the only goal of the game as Ipswich Town made their way up to third in the Championship. Ipswich dominated throughout but a well organised Hull City defence kept us at arm’s length for most of the match. Then with 19 minutes remaining Matusiwa broke through the defence with a cracking strike.
Minutes later, Jack Clarke should have scored a second but Hull keeper Ivor Pandur made a brilliant save, denying us a bigger lead. What followed was a very tense final 5 minutes as we battled hard to get that second goal which unfortunately just did not happen.
Three points all the same so a great result. Next up, our nemesis Leicester City.
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna told BBC Radio Suffolk:
“When you win a game with a goal like that at this stage of the season it always feels big. That’s three wins in a row with clean sheets. We had to overcome a compact side who made it really hard for us.
“We defended well and limited them to nothing, and then we scored a brilliant goal. He’s having a fantastic season and you need your holding midfielder to do that at some point in a season.
“It’s going to take a healthy points total to go up, and we’ll take the momentum from tonight. I’m sure we won’t win all of our games and neither will the other teams up there – we can only tick off good performances and good results.”
We were honoured this week to be joined, in Box 19, by some of the very best in their field.
Cenzo Townshend
Record Producer and commander in chief at Decoy Studios.
Behind many of the most powerful rock and alternative records of the last two decades, Cenzo Townshend has been involved in mixing best selling albums and singles from talents such as: Ed Sheeran, Everything Everything, Editors, U2, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Florence & the Machine, The Maccabees, George Ezra, Ben Howard, Jamie T, Bloc Party and Jake Bugg.
Cenzo has become one of the most respected producers in modern music.
Let’s go back to the start. Cenzo began his career in the 80s working at Trident Studios, eventually working as an assistant engineer for Alan Moulder, Mark ‘Spike’ Stent and ‘Flood’.
Afterwards he worked independently with producer Ian Broudie for 8 years and then joined producer Stephen Street at The Bunker in Olympic Studios until its closure in 2009.
Since then he has been awarded ‘Best Mix Engineer’ by The Music Producers Guild in 2009, 2010 as well as being nominated 8 times. He has also been recognised for his award winning works.
I hold a very special place in my heart for the next pair we had the pleasure of welcoming to Box 19.
As a 15 year boy, starting out on my dream career, whilst juggling school, both Mark and Lesley were there for me at the very beginning.
I learnt so much from both of them and I know you meet many people in your life that help you set your path in life, both Mark and Lesley were hugely influential in the direction I took to get me to where I am now.
Mark Murphy
For many years, the voices of Mark Murphy and Lesley Dolphin have been familiar to listeners across Suffolk.
A familiar face around Portman Road and a firm favourite with the crowds at Ipswich Town, Mark Murphy MBE is one of Suffolk’s most recognisable media personalities having spent move than three decades in broadcasting. Mark spent much of his career at BBC Radio Suffolk, where he hosted the morning breakfast show and became a key member of the BBC local radio leadership team.
Murphy’s work in broadcasting earned him national recognition. He received multiple nominations at the Radio Academy Awards, winning several gold awards for his presenting. His contributions to broadcasting and the community were recognised when he was awarded an MBE for services to radio and to the people of Suffolk.
During his radio career, Murphy also played a significant role in charitable fundraising, among many initiatives, he helped raise millions of pounds for causes including a children’s hospice.
In 2023, Murphy put his headphones down for what be believed would be the last time as he moved away from broadcasting into his new role as Chief Executive of Cancer Support Suffolk.
We have worked alongside Mark on a lot of projects recently and we will continue to do so for many years to come I’m sure.
At Bridge Classic Cars, we always try to do our bit to raise awareness of important causes. When a member of the team was diagnosed with cancer, it quickly became apparent that several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team have experienced cancer first-hand. After reaching out to our friends and family, we brought together a group of men to help break the silence and encourage conversation about what it means to be diagnosed with the ‘Big C’. Cancer is often dealt with in silence, especially among men. Societal expectations and personal fears can create barriers to open discussion.
Our video captures raw, honest conversations about the fears, the struggles, and the triumphs of living with and beyond cancer. The men in the video talk about their initial reactions, their treatments, and the emotional toll the disease has taken on them and their loved ones. Ultimately, this project is about offering support and friendship to those impacted by cancer. It’s about reminding everyone that they are not alone in their journey.
But the headphones didn’t stay down for long as Mark stepped forward to help launch Suffolk Sound, Suffolk’s newest and most exciting digital radio platform, broadcasting live from Beach Street, Felixstowe.
Lesley Dolphin
Lesley Dolphin, the Queen of Radio is another prominent voice in Suffolk broadcasting. Known for her lively presenting style and strong connection with her listeners, she became widely recognised as one of the key broadcasters in an impressive BBC Radio Suffolk line-up. Over the years Lesley developed a hugely loyal audience across the county. Her programmes highlighting local stories, events, and community life. With her unique broadcasting skills and professionalism she has been able to interview some of this country’s key figures.
Together, Mark Murphy and Lesley Dolphin have helped shape local broadcasting in East Anglia. Through decades of radio work, they have shared local stories, supported charities, and connected communities across the region. Even though their time at BBC Radio Suffolk has passed, it is still so clear to see how much the pair are respected and the impact they have had on us all. Seeing just how many people, this weekend alone, have approached them for a chat shows just how important they are to our local community.