TWTD’s regular pre-match coverage will be lacking HarryFromBath’s Notes delving into opposition forums during the season ahead with the site legend stepping down from his role.

Having started as forum posts, Harry’s Notes, which provided an in-depth insight into the opposition courtesy of their own supporters, were elevated to the news pages in 2013 and became an important and well-loved aspect of TWTD with a number of Blues legends giving them praise over the years, in addition to innumerable fans.

"With the heaviest of hearts, I took the decision a few weeks ago to step away from writing the previews for the coming season,” Harry says.

“This is primarily due to a lack of time, as work and other personal commitments have made it impossible to continue what has become a labour of love.

“It is an absolute privilege to support Town, and it has been no less a privilege to piece together the pre-match Notes which were always designed to help add to everyone's enjoyment when watching us play.

“In TWTD we are privileged to have a truly wonderful independent website and it has been a joy to contribute to it. “I just want to say the most heartfelt thank-you to everyone for your kind, supportive and insightful comments over the years.

In light of TWTDs story we should also say that we’ll be letting our friend @HarryFromBath recharge his battery’s with the door wide open for him to come straight back in when he’s ready 😊 https://t.co/VNcWpuwU2p

— Blue Monday Podcast (@BlueMondayITFC) July 26, 2019

“I cannot thank Phil and Gav enough for their kind and insightful support when producing the Notes. One can never stop loving one’s football team, and I will still proudly be supporting us throughout our League One odyssey.”

Phil and Gav would like thank Harry for his years of work on the Notes and look forward to seeing him next time he is at Portman Road.

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PortmanTerrorist added 14:45 - Jul 26 Thanks to a true Blue. Will be missed esp by Phil and Gav ion those quiet news days ! lol
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GREYBLUE added 14:50 - Jul 26 Thanks - always a good read
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 15:03 - Jul 26 Very sorry to hear you are off Harry. I looked forward to reading your reports, is it that you could not bring yourself to check out Fleetwwod etc? Good luck in all you do
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BlueNomad added 15:09 - Jul 26 Harry, I can only reiterate what others have said. I always looked forward to reading your articles in the build up to matches. Thank you so much and all the best.
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dangerous30 added 15:14 - Jul 26 Thanks Harry for all your hard work and lead up to the games will not be the same but I wish you all the best 👍
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HALLSJ added 15:23 - Jul 26 Gutted, he was the only shining light of last season
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therein61 added 15:23 - Jul 26 Always a very in depth article on a Friday I will miss it, well done Harry.
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TractorRoyNo1 added 15:27 - Jul 26 A sad loss, hopefully a budding jurno can step up
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BigAlsMate added 15:30 - Jul 26 Really sorry to see this, but completely understand Harry. Thanks for all you have contributed over the past years, your contribution was one of the first reads I always went to on here. Good wishes to you and yours. COYB!
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DebsyAngel added 15:32 - Jul 26 Will miss your reports, but also understandable as very time consuming. Thanks for all you have sent and best wishes to you in the future.
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Safetyfirstmrwark added 15:32 - Jul 26 Thank you for the time and craft you invested in your reports Harry. They were always something I read with glee in advance of each match. Hope you enjoy a bit of extra spare time now, you throughly deserve it. COYB
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Safetyfirstmrwark added 15:33 - Jul 26 *thoroughly
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bobbyramsey added 15:43 - Jul 26 Thanks for all your efforts Harry, you will be sorely missed but will always remain a true legend.
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SouperJim added 15:47 - Jul 26 Will miss reading through your blogs, but sincere thanks for doing them for so long. Can only imagine the amount of effort involved and the opposition fan comments were always a highlight for me. Thanks Harry!
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itfchorry added 15:49 - Jul 26 Friday's will never be the same again :( Thanks Harry
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BarbelBoy added 16:03 - Jul 26 Harry, thanks for the most informative and entertaining pre match writing available to Blues fans. Your love and passion for our club was always self evident. I once called into a certain book shop in Bath and struck up a conversation about the Tractor Boys and hey presto, we were off ! I also fondly recall a chance meeting in the Greyhound before the home game with Bolton a couple of years ago. Lovely memories. Thanks again and you will be sorely missed.

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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:08 - Jul 26 Many thanks for the hours of work that went into composing your reports. Hopefully, they may return in the future, but in the meantime, your time out is extremely well deserved.
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backwaywhen added 16:15 - Jul 26 Legend ... thank you for a great read every week , will miss greatly.
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Edmundo added 16:42 - Jul 26 Harry your depth of knowledge and comprehensive reports would probably have kept us up had the coaching staff read them (and if we'd had a different manager last preseason!) Thank you. PS Don't leave it too long before dusting off the keyboard once more!
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jas0999 added 17:12 - Jul 26 This is almost as disappointing as our relegation. Really enjoyed reading those notes. However, time moves on and can fully understand the decision. Wishing Harry all the very best for the future.
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Sergio added 17:16 - Jul 26 The busy C*** is too busy!
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whosroundisitanyway added 17:19 - Jul 26 I fully understand Harry. I wrote a column for the 'Greenun' every week for three seasons when it was a real paper in it's own right and I loved every bit of it but it was a real commitment. All the best mate and hope to see you back one day, hopefully a league or two up!
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algarvefan added 17:45 - Jul 26 Thank you Harry so much, as a fan living abroad your notes brought the fixtures alive. We all understand the pressures of life, I hope all goes well for you, I'm not pretending I'm not going to miss your notes in the build up, especially now I have ifollow too. I hope the club maybe give you a reward of a special day at Portman Road as a guest of honour mate because you so deserve it, you are a proper fan Harry. Phil Maybe you could speak to the club it would be nice to honour Harry.

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Lukeybluey added 17:51 - Jul 26 Thanks for all your hard work Harry. Loved reading the pre match reports whilst on my lunch break, getting to know about different teams. Was very interesting. A true TWTD legend. Hope you still make appearances on the blue monday podcasts. Cheers for all the hard work Harry! All the best.
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warwickblue added 18:04 - Jul 26 Thank you very much Harry. Your efforts have been hugely appreciated.
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