More than 2,000 fans attended this morning’s Portman Road open day to watch Paul Jewell and his coaching staff put their players through their paces on the main pitch. The squad also signed autographs, while face-painting, a freestyle ball juggler and a balloon modeller were amongst the other attractions.

Chief executive Simon Clegg says the day gave some supporters their first chance to catch a glimpse of the new signings: "It is important to the club that we retain the ability to communicate with the fans.

“We've brought in seven new players over the course of the summer and for many fans this is the first opportunity for them to see those players.

"It is great to see them training and it is great for the Junior Blues members in particular, who have their own section here.

"What we intend to do is build on this programme and make it something really special because, of course, the Junior Blues of today will be our season ticket holders of tomorrow."

A run to loosen up, with new man Jay Emmanuel-Thomas leading the way

A few stretches

Lee Bowyer involved in passing routine

Keeper-coach watches new loanee David Stockdale in action

Then a short pitch match

Shooting practice, Jason Scotland scores

The boss shows how it’s done

And joins the squad to sign autographs

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