KOA special: Jason deVos interview
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town defender and captain Jason deVos to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now in our Kings of Anglia podcast special. Jason spoke about a range of memories, including early life in Canada, getting into football and moving to England to play for Darlington. He chats about his spells at Dundee United and Wigan Athletic,...
1hr 20m Mar 30, 2025
1hr 20m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Ready for the run-in!
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after the March international break. The boys reflect on gameweek 29, where AJ fell behind Ross following a terrible wildcard. Then it’s onto potential changes and the two gameweeks ahead, with Ipswich Town taking on Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest next. There’s also another chat around the FPL Cup, as Ross builds up the big tie aga...
41m Mar 27, 2025
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530: Kings of Anglia: Tractor Girls go top on a great day at Portman Road
Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town in the latest Kings of Anglia podcast. The boys kick off by reflecting on Town’s Women rocking Portman Road on Sunday, seeing off Plymouth in a Suffolk showpiece to go top of the table. We hear from women’s boss Joe Sheehan, discuss the standout players and moments and the exciting future ahead for the side. Then it’s onto...
55m Mar 24, 2025
55m
KOA special: Mark Brennan interview
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town player Mark Brennan to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now in our Kings of Anglia podcast special. Mark spoke about a range of memories, including moving down to Ipswich as a school boy and making his breakthrough at the age of 18. He chats about his overall spell with the Blues from relegation to working under ...
1hr 6m Mar 22, 2025
1hr 6m
KOA special: Megan Wearing interview
Ross Halls caught up with Ipswich Town Women defender Megan Wearing ahead of the Blues return to Portman Road. Megan discusses missing out last time out, bouncing back from her back injury and overall thoughts on this season so far. She also chats about hitting 50 games for Town, playing for Scotland and looking ahead to the run in. Kings of Anglia is sponsored by Stardust Spirits. Get 20% O...
30m Mar 21, 2025
30m
529: Kings of Anglia: KOA Live 2
Five and a half years after our first live show, Stuart Watson, Alex Jones, Ross Halls and Mark Heath return with KOA Live 2, recorded live at The Baths in Ipswich. We start with a chat about Town’s deflating defeat to Nottingham Forest, with plenty of input from the KOA Army. Then we put AJ’s football knowledge to the test, take a lot of mailbag questions from the audience and finish with a ...
1hr 50m Mar 17, 2025
1hr 50m
528: Kings of Anglia: Predicting Town’s next five as Blues bid to chop down Forest
Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to build up to Ipswich Town’s big game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The boys start with a chat about international call-ups and whether Liam Delap will get selected for England before trying to predict Town’s next five games. Then it’s onto a look at the Forest game, the talking points around it and the starting XI/formation for the ...
1hr 11m Mar 13, 2025
1hr 11m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Big decisions ahead of a tricky weekend
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after gameweek 28. The boys reflect on their scores before looking ahead to the next set of fixtures, where four big teams face blank weekends due to the Carabao Cup final. Ross plots his route to success while AJ discusses his wildcard plans, although a new captain will be required due to Mohamed Salah’s absence. There’s also a chat ...
42m Mar 11, 2025
42m
527: Kings of Anglia: Same old story and the dark arts debate
Alex Jones, Ross Halls and Mark Heath return to discuss Ipswich Town’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The boys review the game and lament that Groundhog Day feeling, highlight a few individual performances and hear from Kieran McKenna. Then we listen to Luke Woolfenden’s honest post match chat with AJ, and debate his suggestion that Town need to be better at the ‘dark arts.’ Plus there...
1hr 4m Mar 10, 2025
1hr 4m
526: Kings of Anglia: Update on injury crisis as Town head to Palace
Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town. The boys start by getting an injury update from Stu, hearing from Kieran McKenna about it and chatting about the impact injuries have had on Town’s season. Then it’s onto panto villain Matheus Cunha, the long break coming up and Liam Delap’s chances of getting picked for England. We finish with a look at Cr...
1hr 1m Mar 07, 2025
1hr 1m
Kings of Anglia FPL: We’re back… and we’re up for the cup!
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL following a short hiatus. The boys look back at their February gameweeks and assess their scores following the last round of fixtures. Then it’s onto the next set of games, where AJ faces a dilemma as Ross searches for some new signings to help him return to the top 100. There’s also a chat around the KOA FPL cup, while an unwelcome i...
43m Mar 05, 2025
43m
525: Kings of Anglia: Town’s FA Cup dream ends at Nottingham Forest
Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones to reflect on Ipswich Town’s FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Nottingham Forest. The boys reflect on the 1-1 draw at the City Ground, where the Blues pushed the highest-ranked side in the competition to the brink. However, after more than 120 minutes of football, they crashed out on penalties, ending their hopes of reaching Wembley. There’s chat about the spot-...
57m Mar 04, 2025
57m
KOA special: Romeo Zondervan interview
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town player Romeo Zondervan to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now in our Kings of Anglia podcast special. Romeo spoke about a range of memories, including early days in Holland, spell at West Brom and signing for Ipswich. He chats about his overall spell with the Blues from relegation to being named captain and winn...
1hr 4m Mar 02, 2025
1hr 4m
524: Kings of Anglia: Not good enough at Old Trafford
Alex Jones, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s frustrating 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. The boys lament the lack of teeth shown by Town, chat about set piece failings and ponder the ever more depressing bigger picture. Then we take a look at Monday’s trip to Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, and wonder how many changes McKenna might make to his side. Plus, we vis...
57m Feb 28, 2025
57m
523: Kings of Anglia: The gap widens as Town lose to Spurs
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s 4-1 defeat to Spurs in the latest KOA podcast. The boys chat about Town’s fast start, the future for Ben Godfrey and a couple of injury blows. Stu explains player ratings-gate too, plus we hear from Kieran McKenna about the game and Town’s chances of staying up. Then it’s onto a brief look ahead to Wednesday’s trip t...
1hr 4m Feb 24, 2025
1hr 4m
522: Kings of Anglia: Picking Town’s best XI as Spurs head to Suffolk
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town ahead of the clash with Spurs this weekend. The boys kick off by picking what they think is Town’s best XI with 13 games left, and disagree on who should start in midfield and in the spots behind the striker. Then it’s onto a look at key players in the run-in and our thoughts on the Spurs game, plus predictio...
47m Feb 20, 2025
47m
521: Kings of Anglia: A new hero emerges at Villans
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to pick the bones out of Ipswich Town’s battling 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. The boys discuss injuries to Sam Morsy, Leif Davis and Julio Enciso, plus a controversial red card for Axel Tuanzebe. Then it’s on to some Liam Delap praise and consideration of his value, plus we wax lyrical about Alex Palmer’s brilliant save and ponder what the future ...
1hr 9m Feb 17, 2025
1hr 9m
520: Kings of Anglia: Valentine’s Day mailbag special as Town head to Villa
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to preview Ipswich Town’s trip to Villa Park to face Aston Villa. But first, there’s a Valentine’s Day mailbag! The boys face some awkward, light-hearted questions before tackling the talk about Town’s season. Then it’s onto the big game against Unai Emery’s side, with a discussion about team news and predictions for the match. There’s also a...
1hr 18m Feb 14, 2025
1hr 18m
KOA special: Steve Palmer on his time at Ipswich Town
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town player Steve Palmer to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and where he is now. Steve spoke about a range of memories, including early days at Brighton, going to Cambridge University and signing for Ipswich. He chats about his overall spell with the Blues from winning the Second Division title to playing in the Premier League, his ...
47m Feb 12, 2025
47m
519: Kings of Anglia: Through in the cup, but can Town dare to dream after Coventry win?
Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones to reflect on Ipswich Town’s FA Cup win away at Coventry City. The boys look back on the action, discussing Jack Clarke’s man-of-the-match performance, Sammie Szmodics’ injury and Alex Palmer’s debut. There’s also some chat around George Hirst, Jack Taylor and the other players who may look to force their way into Kieran McKenna’s plans for Saturday’s trip t...
56m Feb 10, 2025
56m
518: Kings of Anglia: Up for the cup? All eyes on Coventry as we predict Town’s next games
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to preview Ipswich Town’s FA Cup clash at Coventry City. The boys begin by predicting the next set of Premier League fixtures, looking ahead to games against Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man United. Then it’s onto the cup, with the Blues facing a tough test against an in-form Coventry side as they bid to reach the fifth round of the competition....
1hr 10m Feb 06, 2025
1hr 10m
KOA special: Grace Garrad interview
Ross Halls caught up with Ipswich Town Women player Grace Garrad to discuss her journey in football and the season so far. Grace spoke about her early memories from starting out at Arsenal to joining West Ham and scoring a late winner for Watford. She also chats about her spell in Norway from the culture and playing in a different country. Then on to signing for Ipswich this summer, pre-seas...
29m Feb 06, 2025
29m
517: Kings of Anglia: Assessing Town’s January as the transfer window slams shut
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones return to record a late-night podcast, talking all things Ipswich Town on transfer deadline day. The boys discuss the signing of goalkeeper Alex Palmer, who joined from West Brom for £2m plus add-ons. What does it mean for fellow shot-stoppers Christian Walton and Aro Muric? Then it’s onto window as a whole, with the Blues adding four players but missi...
57m Feb 03, 2025
57m
516: Kings of Anglia: Deflation Day at Portman Road as Saints stun Town
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to reflect on Ipswich Town’s late defeat to relegation rivals Southampton. The boys look back at the game and discuss what went wrong, analysing the performance and the goals from another tough afternoon at Portman Road. Then it’s onto the season as a whole and what’s to come, with time running out for the Blues to get themselves out of the re...
59m Feb 03, 2025
59m
515: Kings of Anglia: Town host Saints - but is it a must-win game?
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town as we head into the final few days of the January transfer window. The boys discuss Harry Clarke’s loan move to Sheffield United and analyse rumours surrounding Luke Woolfenden and Conor Chaplin. They also focus on potential incomings, with the Blues eyeing three positions to strengthen. Then it’s onto Saturd...
1hr 1m Jan 30, 2025
1hr 1m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Don’t press that button!
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after a positive gameweek 23. The boys look at their scores, with both climbing the leaderboard with some help from Alexander Isak. They also discuss changes and the new assistant manager chip, which Ross almost triggers in a moment of madness. Then it’s onto potential changes, with AJ facing a major dilemma ahead of a double gameweek....
35m Jan 28, 2025
35m
514: Kings of Anglia: Biggest game of the season awaits after Town get schooled by leaders Liverpool
Ross Halls, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s grimly predictable 4-1 defeat at league leaders Liverpool. The boys chat about the game, whether Town were too passive and lament the loss of Wes Burns to what looks to be a season-ending injury. There’s also a discussion around Sam Morsy’s mobility, Conor Townsend’s unexpected 45 minutes and Julio Enciso’s impactful (li...
1hr 16m Jan 27, 2025
1hr 16m
513: Kings of Anglia: Enciso arrives as Town prepare to face Storm Salah
Alex Jones, Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town in the latest KOA pod. The boys talk about the slightly unexpected signing of Brighton’s Julio Enciso and where he fits in the squad, plus the impending departures of George Edmundson and Ali Al-Hamadi. We hear from Kieran McKenna on Enciso too, plus the ongoing search for a striker, all the rumours around Li...
58m Jan 24, 2025
58m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Ross is keeping it 100
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after gameweeks 21 and 22. The boys look back at the last two set of fixtures, where Ross has kept his place in the top 100 as AJ continues to chase. There’s a quick chat about the stand-out players and then it’s onto the week ahead, with Ipswich Town duo Ben Godfrey and Jaden Philogene now in the game. There’s also a chat about poten...
42m Jan 22, 2025
42m
512: Kings of Anglia: Honest conversations after Man City massacre
Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back with the unenviable task of discussing Town’s 6-0 humbling at the hands of Manchester City. We hear from Kieran McKenna and Jens Cajuste, then take our lead from the Town boss by having some honest conversations about the record-equalling defeat. There’s a chat about defending, particular on Town’s right hand side, plus the chopping and changi...
1hr 4m Jan 20, 2025
1hr 4m
511: Kings of Anglia: An opportunity missed ahead of a clash with the minnows of Manchester City
Mark Heath, Stuart Watson and Ross Halls are back with varying degrees of enthusiasm to discuss Town’s 2-0 defeat to Brighton. The boys hear from Kieran McKenna, chat about Sam Morsy being dropped and lament what was a fairly toothless display. There’s a disagreement about Joao Pedro’s clattering of Christian Walton too and debate about the bigger picture before we welcome Jaden Philogene to ...
1hr 10m Jan 17, 2025
1hr 10m
510: Kings of Anglia: Town cruise through in cup
Ross Halls, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s blissfully drama-free 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup. The boys hear from Kieran McKenna and praise Conor Townsend and Kalvin Phillips, plus assess Ben Godfrey’s debut. There’s the latest on the Jaden Philogene saga too, plus Rossi reports from his weekend in Manchester covering Town women’s valiant defeat agai...
1hr 11m Jan 13, 2025
1hr 11m
KOA special: Mich d'Avray on his time at Ipswich Town
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town forward Mich d'Avray to discuss his time at Portman Road and where he is now. Mich spoke about a range of memories, including early days in South Africa, moving to England to sign for Town and first meeting with Sir Bobby Robson. He chats about his overall spell with the Blues from goal against Liverpool, turning down the chance to feature in Esca...
1hr 4m Jan 11, 2025
1hr 4m
509: Kings of Anglia: Everything we know so far about transfers and Ipswich Town in January
Mark Heath, Alex Jones and Stuart Watson are back with a sexy stuff special looking at Ipswich Town and the January transfer window. The boys bring you everything we know about the likes of Jaden Phoilogene, Ben Doak, Nemanja Matic, Igor Jesus and Emmanuel Latte-Lath. Plus we look at potential exits - including some surprise names - and have a bit more of a chat about how Ben Godfrey and Phil...
1hr 10m Jan 09, 2025
1hr 10m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Everything has changed
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to reflect on the festive period in FPL, breaking down all the action from the last few weeks. The boys look through their teams and discuss what happened, with Ross feeling positive after a strong run around Christmas. Then it’s onto the changes and the upcoming fixtures, with a quick look at the KOA leaderboard, which has totally changed at the start of 20...
37m Jan 07, 2025
37m
508: Kings of Anglia: A cracker at the Cottage as Town make first January signing
Mark Heath, Alex Jones and Ross Halls are back to discuss Town’s eventful 2-2 draw at Fulham which kicked off 2025. The boys chat about all three penalties, Town’s new system and Christian Walton, plus hear from Ben Johnson. There’s also discussion about Nathan Broadhead, the Ben Godfrey signing, Ben Doak link and Sam Morsy’s ‘scapegoat’ comments about Aro Muric. We finish with a look at the...
1hr 17m Jan 06, 2025
1hr 17m
507: Kings of Anglia: 2024 awards, January transfer window and Fulham preview
Ross Halls and Stuart Watson are back for the first podcast of 2025, discussing all things Ipswich Town. The duo start the show by handing out some awards for 2024 from player of the year, surprise package, signing, best home and away game, before summing up the calendar year in one word. Then it’s onto looking at the January transfer window which has just swung open and what Town may do this...
1hr 3m Jan 02, 2025
1hr 3m
506: Kings of Anglia: Town end 2024 with a bang!
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back for the final podcast of 2024, discussing Ipswich Town’s thrilling win against Chelsea at Portman Road. The boys wax lyrical about the terrific performance against Enzo Maresca’s side, talking through the game and highlighting Liam Delap, Omari Hutchinson, Christian Walton and others. Then it’s onto the relegation picture, which is hotting up ...
1hr 11m Dec 31, 2024
1hr 11m
505: The big Kings of Anglia podcast 2024 Christmas special - The Strike is back!
It's Christmas Day - and what better way to celebrate than with the Kings of Anglia podcast 2024 Christmas special?! Mark Heath, Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Alex Jones share their favourite festive films, songs and snacks, before diving headlong into a special Christmas version of The Strike. Rossi dons the famous gold jacket once more to host and puts 12 questions, covering all of the 2024...
54m Dec 25, 2024
54m
504: Kings of Anglia: No Christmas cracker at Portman Road - but how will Town fare at Arsenal?
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s 4-0 home defeat to Newcastle United. The boys discuss the performance and look at what went wrong for the Blues in their final match before Christmas. Then it’s onto the next game - a tough trip to the Emirates Stadium to face an Arsenal side who will be without star attacker Bukayo Saka. There’s also a chat around t...
1hr 5m Dec 24, 2024
1hr 5m
503: Kings of Anglia: Town v Toon and predicting some frightening festive fixtures
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to preview Ipswich Town’s big Premier League clash with Newcastle United this weekend. The boys debate how best to replace the suspended Liam Delap, plus ponder other selection debates and take a look at Newcastle. Then it’s on to trying to predict Town’s festive fixtures, and Stu has a special Christmas message for fans! If you’re interested...
50m Dec 20, 2024
50m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Don’t pick players you can’t pronounce!
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after a brilliant gameweek 16 for Ipswich Town. It wasn’t quite as good for the boys, however, as they discuss their scores and their league position after a frustrating set of fixtures. Then it’s onto potential changes and the gameweek ahead, with a quick chat about the risks of a wildcard and the new Assistant Manager chip. There’s ...
40m Dec 18, 2024
40m
KOA special: Natalia Negri interview
Ross Halls caught up with Ipswich Town Women goalkeeper Natalia Negri to discuss her journey in football and the season so far. Natalia spoke about her early memories in football, becoming a goalkeeper and starting out at Arsenal. She also chats about her spells at Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, where she won the Championship title at the latter. Then on to signing for Ipswich this su...
26m Dec 17, 2024
26m
502: Kings of Anglia: Football, bloody hell
Mark Heath and Alex Jones are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s dramatic late win against Wolves in the Premier League. The boys chat about the eventful game, hear from Kieran McKenna and match-winner Jack Taylor and reflect on the post-match scuffles as well. There’s also discussion around Aro Muric and the Wolves equaliser, plus how to replace the suspended Liam Delap this weekend and a look a...
1hr 5m Dec 16, 2024
1hr 5m
501: Kings of Anglia: Dances with Wolves
Mark Heath, Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back with the fourth KOA podcast of the week to preview Town’s big trip to Wolves. The boys reflect on yesterday’s press conferences, discuss the state of play at Wolves and debate Town’s starting XI. There’s our predictions too, plus Rossi’s Xmas hamper woes, AJ’s seasonal tat and Mark reminding everyone that Lego is NOT for kids. If you’re interest...
51m Dec 13, 2024
51m
500: Kings of Anglia: KOA 500 - Return of the Kings
Mark Heath, Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back for an historic pod - it’s our 500th episode! The boys are joined by two legendary Kings from the past - Andy Warren and Mike Bacon - as they take a trip down memory lane and a lovely turn around nostalgia park. We play highlights from the pods over the years, read emails from the KOA Army and relive some great moments. Remember D...
1hr 39m Dec 11, 2024
1hr 39m
Kings of Anglia FPL: Don’t do what Rossco does
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after a jam-packed period of Premier League action. The boys reflect on the last three gameweeks, with wildcards creating plenty of drama in the KOA league. Then it’s onto potential changes, the leaderboard and the key games in gameweek 16, including Ipswich Town’s trip to Wolves. There’s also a light show at AJ’s house while Ross str...
45m Dec 10, 2024
45m
499: Kings of Anglia: Another late sickener
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to reflect on Ipswich Town’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth. The boys analyse the game and try to figure out what went wrong, with the Blues collapsing right at the end of the match to fall to their third defeat in the space of an eight days. Then it’s onto the big debate about the goalkeepers following another error from Aro Muric, while Stu and A...
1hr 20m Dec 09, 2024
1hr 20m
Kings of Anglia: Toothless
Mark Heath, Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk about Ipswich Town’s rather deflating midweek defeat against Crystal Palace. The boys discuss Town’s struggles to create, plus hear from Kieran McKenna and Jens Cajuste. There’s also a chat about why Town seem to underwhelm in these sort of games, and we try to pick out some reasons to be positive going forward. There’s a look at the big...
1hr 7m Dec 04, 2024
1hr 7m
Kings of Anglia: Previewing a six-pointer after Forest defeat
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Alex Jones are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The boys review the game and try to figure out why things just didn’t click for the Blues at the City Ground, with Chris Wood’s penalty the difference between the two sides. Then it’s onto tomorrow’s big clash against Crystal Palace, which may prove to be pivotal for both teams as they...
1hr Dec 02, 2024
1hr