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	twtd.co.uk - Story
		Sheepshanks was keen that shareholders "draw a line in the sand" regarding the club's period of administration, which he described as a period of "heartache and agony for all of us."
		Sheepshanks said they were given the work due to their expertise regarding the bond with Norwich Union which the club used to pay for the building of the two new stands.
		Sheepshanks said the club had planned to sell a player during the summer of 2004 but over-performance in other areas meant this was not required.
	ipswichtown.rivals.net /?sid=911&p=2&stid=8365673 (1364 words)

	David Sheepshanks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		David Sheepshanks is best known for being the chairman of Ipswich Town football club in the Football League Championship in England.
		He was elected to the Ipswich Town board in 1987 and was appointed chairman in 1995.
		David is the founder Chairman of the ITFC Education and Sports Trust, a founder trustee of the Community Foundation for Suffolk, Patron of the Ipswich and East Suffolk branch of the Samaritans and President of the Ipswich Citizens Advice Bureau and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law by the Suffolk College.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Sheepshanks (225 words)

	Independent, The (London): Football: Inside Football - Cold reality for Sheepshanks' model (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sheepshanks this week said the individuals "showed their belief in the club by preferring to stay", but the fact is that players' contracts are protected whatever the financial mire their club is in and the redundancy of 18 staff on ordinary wages has barely dented Ipswich's huge wage bill.
		Sheepshanks said the directors' policy was to back their manager's judgement on players, and he described the fatal spending spree as "investments our manager wanted to make".
		Sheepshanks said this week he "felt the pain" of the creditors and that it was "very sad".
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20030215/ai_n12678367 (1180 words)

	Irish Examiner - 2002/01/11: Allow Irish and Scots clubs in cup: Sheepshanks
		IPSWICH chairman David Sheepshanks yesterday called for Scottish and Irish clubs to be allowed to enter the Worthington Cup, and for English football to introduce a two-week winter break.Sheepshanks believes having the likes of Celtic and Rangers competing in the Worthington Cup would freshen the competition up.
		Sheepshanks, who also spoke of possibly limiting the amount of football on television, said: ''This may be an opportunity to refresh the Worthington Cup format and invite Scottish or Irish clubs to participate, provided it carries the very important carrot still of a UEFA Cup spot for the winners.
		Sheepshanks warned however that moves to allow big clubs to opt out of the competition could lead to problems in terms of sponsorship and television interest.
	archives.tcm.ie /irishexaminer/2002/01/11/story20933.asp (485 words)

	Football Forums News: Ipswich announce cuts in academy spending (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Town chairman David Sheepshanks says that earlier reports of the Academy budget being cut by a third greatly exaggerated the situation.
		Sheepshanks said that as everywhere else in the club money is tight for the Academy, but the club's commitment to the development of youngsters was unchanged.
		Sheepshanks said: "It is not true that the budget will be slashed by a third.
	www.footballforums.net /news/printer_2125.php (237 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Sheepshanks even gave the entire staff at the club a motivational book to read; and he invited responses.
		Former non-executive director at the club, the late John Kerridge, told Sheepshanks that his greatest challenge was turning the home of Ipswich, Portman Road, from a place not to be seen into the place to be.
		Sheepshanks was concerned about the impact of European qualification on the club.
	www.realbusiness.co.uk /showdetail.asp?ArticleID=2347 (2238 words)

	Ipswich Town Independent Supporters Trust
		David Sheepshanks argued strongly that clubs should retain all their home gate receipts, asking why should other clubs who had made no investment in their facilities benefit from clubs like Ipswich who had made significant improvements in theirs.
		David Sheepshanks reported that the FA had agreed to bring in such a test.
		David Sheepshanks responded by saying ultimately it was for the shareholders to decide who is elected to the board and that all directors would be standing for re-election at the Annual General Meeting planned for November.
	www.ipswichtownfirst.co.uk /viewnews.asp?id=77 (1201 words)

	The Daily Mail (London, England) : Ipswich flops set for summer sales; BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL: Chairman preparing ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		IPSWICH chairman David Sheepshanks has warned his under-performing players that many of them will be looking for new clubs this summer.
		Sheepshanks watched George Burley's team contribute a performance of stunning ineptitude to hand Bolton Premiership safety and all but condemn themselves to relegation.
		Now Sheepshanks is ready to usher half a dozen out of Portman Road as the club prepares for the financial cruelty of life in the Nationwide League.
	static.highbeam.com /t/thedailymaillondonengland/april082002/ipswichflopssetforsummersalesbattleforsurvivalchai (318 words)

	boardmeetingreport
		David Sheepshanks said that there was not much else that he could tell supporters other than what had been said already.
		David Sheepshanks stated that the contract for the provision of coaches is put out for tender prior to the start of each season.
		David suggested that Ian meet at least quarterly with Derek Bowden to discuss the Supporters Club and supporter concerns.Ian was happy to accept the offer.
	www.itfcsupporters.co.uk /boardmeetingreport.htm (956 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Digital broadcasting - Sheepshanks backs League’s TV stance
		IPSWICH chairman David Sheepshanks has backed the Football League’s tough stance in their dispute with beleaguered broadcaster ITV Digital.
		Sheepshanks has also called on the Football Association and fellow Premiership clubs to stand behind their League counterparts in the ongoing dispute.
		Sheepshanks said: "I am disturbed and, frankly, surprised that Carlton and Granada are now seeming to distance themselves from what I believe are their clear obligations.
	sport.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?id=340372002&tid=280 (353 words)

	David Sheepshanks Has Said Town Will Come Back Up \|\| Singing The Blues - Unofficial Ipswich Town News and Views
		David Sheepshanks has said that Town will return to the Premiership as Division One Champions in 12 months time, with George Burley managing the team that finished 5th in the Premiership 2 seasons ago.
		Tractor Boys chairman David Sheepshanks says the blame is not one single persons fault, and himself and fellow directors where also partly to blame.
		Sheepshanks has been loyal to George Burley since the board appointed him back at Christmas in 1994, and he is still convinced Burley is the only man to bring Town back to the Premiership.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s78/st3674.htm (298 words)

	SHEEPSHANKS WELCOMES NEW TV DEAL: Sporting Life - Football \| Champions League Draw Live, Premiership Live, World Cup ...
		Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks believes increased revenue from the Football League's new television deal will be "vital" to the 72 league clubs.
		Sheepshanks feels the importance of the increase cannot be overstated after taking the "very painful medicine" of the collapse of the ITV Digital deal and the re-adjustment in the transfer market.
		Sheepshanks reckons the deal is another positive piece of work from the Football League as the clubs continue to get used to the changing face of the financial side of the game.
	www.sportinglife.com /football/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/05/06/11/SOCCER_League_Sheepshanks.html&TEAMHD=soccer (573 words)

	Eurosoccer.com - News: Premiership, Bundesliga, Serie A, Euro Cups (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks has criticised the Premiership fixture programme and called for change as some clubs face only a handful of games in both February and March.
		Sheepshanks also wants a reduction in Champions League games, something that UEFA are looking into, as well as changes to the two-leg rounds of the Worthington Cup.
		He has also called for the season to start and finish later, arguing that there should be a double-header start on the Saturday and Monday of the late August Bank Holiday and a similar finish around the late May Bank Holiday.
	www.eurosoccer.com /news/01/0115/s7097.html (399 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		David Sheepshanks has closed talks with FC Bruges due to their demanding an "unrealistic fee" for the midfielder.
		Sheepshanks stated "We have to respect the views of Bruges who are unwilling sellers.
		Sheepshanks expressed his disappointment at the outcome, but stressed "there is no particular rush, George has built an excellent squad who are doing great things as they are, but we are always looking to keep on improving."
	homepage.ntlworld.com /p.noakes/news10.htm (127 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Sheepshanks backing for proposals
		David Sheepshanks, the Premiership chairman best qualified to evaluate the Phoenix League, has lent his influential support to the project.
		Sheepshanks, as a former chairman of the Football League, has presided over previous attempts to form a second Premiership.
		But whatever the position of his club, Sheepshanks is convinced that the proposed Phoenix League is the way forward.
	www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/1126/20011126sheepshanks.html (848 words)

	BBC News \| Football \| Sheepshanks to run for FA top job
		David Sheepshanks: "I have the leadership skills needed"
		Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks has confirmed he will campaign to become the chairman of the Football Association.
		Sheepshanks, a former chairman of the Football League, announced his decision at a press conference in London while setting out a seven-year action plan, with his aim being to see England crowned World Champions in 2006, preferably in their own country.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sport/football/341104.stm (238 words)

	FA News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ipswich Town chairman and FA director David Sheepshanks.
		David, who is also Chairman of the Ipswich Town Education and Sports Trust, as well as being a director on The FA’s main board, was speaking at a special reception for local leaders of various ethnic and social minority groups, charities, aid agencies and community stakeholders, entitled 'One Community'.
		Derek Merrill from the South Suffolk Professional Development Centre felt that the event was a timely reminder of the potential resources at Ipswich Town Football Club.
	www.isleofmanfa.com /FANews?PostingGuid={37B77B12-9CDC-4AB7-B70B-BCF99E259946} (468 words)

	Soccer: Town draw welcomed by Sheepshanks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		David Sheepshanks has welcomed Ipswich Town's UEFA Cup draw against minnows Avenir Beggen.
		Chairman Sheepshanks said: "The fact we were seeded number one in this draw has given us a tie in which we have an excellent chance of making progress.
		The away leg scheduled for August 15 has been switched to Luxembourg's Municipal Stadium which, with a capacity of 10,000, is twice the size of Beggen's ground.
	www.thisisessex.co.uk /essex/archive/2002/06/25/sport88.D_25_06_2002_rn_25_h_SoccerTown_draw_welcomed_by_SheepshankZM.html (111 words)

	Ipswich Approach Adams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Leicester manager Mickey Adams confirmed that Ipswich approached him regarding the vacant Portman Road position, but that he was refused permission to talk to chairman David Sheepshanks.
		"David Sheepshanks spoke to our chairman but was told that there was no chance that he would be able to speak to me," said Adams.
		Sheepshanks said he'd received a lot of applications for the post, with names like Phillipe Troussier and Guus Hiddink mentioned.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/football/news/2002/10/19/news_44130.html (124 words)

	ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. Euro 2004, champion's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks has declared his candidacy for the election next month to find a new chairman of the English Football Association.
		Sheepshanks is likely to be joined in the race by Arsenal Vice Chairman David Dein and acting Chairman Geoff Thompson.
		Sheepshanks successfully negotiated with UEFA last season to keep a European place in the UEFA Cup for the winners of the League Cup competition which this season was Tottenham.
	www.wldcup.com /news/1999May/19990511_621_supremerace_.html (153 words)

	TCM Breaking News - 2002/08/21: Ipswich agree fee for Holland
		Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks has blamed the economic disaster which accompanied the club‘s relegation from the Premiership for the reluctant decision to sell Matt Holland to Aston Villa.
		Sheepshanks said they did not want to sell one of their prized assets - especially after Titus Bramble‘s departure to Newcastle in the summer for £5million — but off-the-field pressures forced their hand.
		However, Sheepshanks said that despite the pending sale of a club favourite, he believed there was still cause for optimism.
	archives.tcm.ie /breakingnews/2002/08/21/story64929.asp (731 words)

	BURLEY SACKED BY IPSWICH: Sporting Life - Football \| Champions League Draw Live, Premiership Live, World Cup 2006, ...
		Chairman David Sheepshanks indicated that the need for an immediate return to the top flight prompted the decision and Burley believes that aim can still be realised.
		Chairman Sheepshanks believes a change was essential due to the disappointing results of the past year and added: "After the heady successes of our first year back in the Premiership, last season was a year of bitter disappointments, which culminated in our losing Premiership status.
		Sheepshanks continued: "The board will interview candidates for the new manager in the coming days and weeks amongst whom Tony Mowbray will be considered.
	www.sportinglife.com /football/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/02/10/11/manual_092330.html (679 words)

	BBC SPORT \| FOOTBALL \| Sheepshanks' Old Firm call
		Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks has called for Scottish and Irish clubs to be allowed to enter England's Worthington Cup.
		Sheepshanks believes having the likes of Celtic and Rangers competing in the Worthington Cup would freshen up the competition.
		Sheepshanks believes a two-week period after New Year should be introduced where no matches are played.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport/hi/english/football/newsid_1754000/1754156.stm (285 words)

	icNewcastle - Hammer agents, insists ex-League chairman
		Former Football League chairman David Sheepshanks believes Premier League rules will become increasingly important if top clubs widen the gap between those beneath them.
		Sheepshanks said: "We have to be incredibly careful with how the wealth distribution in the game is ever-more distorted.
		Ipswich chairman Sheepshanks has expressed his concerns at the role of player agents, adding: "It really is very important we have strong rules on the way agents operate, at the end of the day it has to come from Fifa.
	icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk /0200sport/0100football/tm_objectid=15600875&method=full&siteid=50081&headline=hammer-agents--insists-ex-league-chairman-name_page.html (784 words)

	icNewcastle - Sheepshanks warning for promoted clubs
		Despite the severe cash restraints which have been placed on him, manager Joe Royle is hopeful of leading the Tractor Boys back into the top flight, having guided his team to the brink of an automatic promotion slot.
		However, if Ipswich do go up, Sheepshanks has warned there is no chance of heavy investment to try and keep them there.
		And, in a chilling message to current table toppers West Brom and fellow Premiership hopefuls Sheffield United and Norwich, Sheepshanks believes the only stance to adopt the moment you gain promotion is to accept the reality you will probably come straight back down.
	icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk /0200sport/sportlatest/content_objectid=13747109_method=full_siteid=50081_headline=-Sheepshanks-warning-for-promoted-clubs-name_page.html (763 words)

	twtd.co.uk - Story
		Some of these ideas now look very similar to those instituted by David Sheepshanks in his tenure as chairman.
		The son of a military man, Sheepshanks had been educated at Eton and was a well-connected member of the Suffolk county set.
		Sheepshanks was surprised at the response he received - indeed, even that a response was forthcoming.
	ipswichtown.rivals.net /?sid=911&p=2&stid=8207360 (1085 words)

	Pride of Anglia - Ipswich Town Football Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		With the recent addition of David Unsworth and Jimmy Juan BFJ is now happy with the size of his squad and faces the final third of the season in confident mood.
		Loan signing David Unsworth was keen to join Town in the close season says BFJ but the financial situation at the time made it impossible.
		Town have signed 31-year-old former England defender David Unsworth on loan from Portsmouth until May. "Rhino" as he is affectionately known on the south-coast, played under BFJ at Everton and will be reunited with his old boss when the senior squad returns from its sojourn in Tenerife.
	www.prideofanglia.com /blog/2005_01_01_archive.html (8533 words)

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