The EFL has paid tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who died this afternoon aged 96, and say discussions will take place with the Government and other sporting authorities regarding the weekend fixtures.

In a statement, Rick Parry, chair of the EFL, said: “Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II.

“Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction.

“The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service.

“The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup.

“On behalf of the League and its clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.

“The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.”

It’s expected that there will be a 10-day period of mourning with sporting fixtures likely to be postponed, although the EFL says not decision has yet been made.

The statement adds: “Consideration in respect of EFL fixtures will be discussed with the Government and the wider sport sector during the period ahead and an appropriate announcement will be made at the earliest opportunity.”

Town have also issued a statement: “Ipswich Town Football Club is truly saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with The Royal Family at this difficult time.”

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ArnieM added 22:36 - Sep 8 Christ, the lack of respect by some on here towards one of the world's truly great monarch's in modern times, is truly disgusting. Whether you're a royalist or not, surly people can see that this lady gave up her whole life to serve this country. Show some respect!
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Spirit_of_78 added 22:54 - Sep 8 Oh my I do find some of my fellow supporters absolute cocks sometimes! Our Queen has devoted herself to us and our country for her whole life and all you can think about is yourselves and missing one day of your beloved Saturday football, grow up people she gave her life for us can you not give one day…..?
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bigolconnor added 23:57 - Sep 8 Surely there is no better platform to show respect than to have multiple 20,000 plus groups of people singing the national anthem and having minutes of silence all together. Better than everyone sitting at home watching memorials on their telly.
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TheReturnOfCthulhu added 01:01 - Sep 9 If it were possible to ask the Queen, I feel pretty sure she'd be happier if the sporting calendar continued, giving people a chance to come together, pay their respects and show their sadness as one. The idea of shutting the country down and all sitting at home wringing our hands is pretty Victorian. Not least, after all the problems of the last few years, it's not just the "inconvenience" of suddenly shutting stuff down, it's the staff not getting paid, it's the lost travel plans, the misery piled on top of misery. No one is disrespecting Her Majesty by expecting the world to keep turning.

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bobble added 02:35 - Sep 9 what a drain on the taxpayers she has been, hopefully the outdated monarchy will be banished before the next self entitled prat takes the throne
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johnwarksshorts added 06:51 - Sep 9 Isn't it sad that some are at each others throats on such a sad occasion. Not the time or place. God rest Her Majesty. She's been a constant in our lives and a real example to the world. I expect she'd be the first to want people to carry on with their activities.
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Europablue added 07:00 - Sep 9 IpswichT62OldBoy If my dad died, I would make extra effort to watch a Town match, because that is the main thing that we share. In general, the Queen has earned our respect. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to show my respects at the football tomorrow with the two minutes of silence in a show of communal respect.
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19781981twtd added 07:18 - Sep 9 Very sad the passing of a great lady. But what good will cancelling football matches do ? Play the matches show respect 25,000 + . Why not give everyone a black arm band at the turnstile for £5 the clubs could match this and donate to a local charity in her majesties honour . Respect and good from despair. Let's have so.e common sense here 2022 !!!
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19781981twtd added 07:23 - Sep 9 Spirit of 78 look up the meaning of democracy, and respect something the queen advocated all her life !
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tractorboybig added 07:23 - Sep 9 surely an insult to this nation if games on saturday are not called off.irrelevant to the selfish wishes of some on here.
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ClactonTrueBlue added 07:50 - Sep 9 I hope games go ahead this weekend. It will give fans to show their respect with a minutes silence. Fans are usually very respectful of family loss and respectful also towards the royal family. I can not go to London next week for the funeral so this would be an opportunity for me and around 25000 others to share in the grief of a nation.
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Europablue added 07:51 - Sep 9 Saxonblue74 I'm a freelancer, so I complain every bank holiday there is.
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SpiritOfJohn added 08:09 - Sep 9 Whatever our personal opinion, the death of Queen Elizabeth II is a momentous occasion and marks the end of an era. Most of us are too young to have known a time without her benign influence. As 70 years have passed since the death of George VI, it is no wonder that few people know how to behave on such a solemn occasion. However, wouldn't it be more fitting to publicly celebrate a life well-lived rather than withdrawing and covering ourselves in sackcloth and ashes for a ten day mourning period? The disrespect towards someone who gave her all for this country is ill-judged, but so is the sanctimonious browbeating that others like to indulge in. Keep calm and carry on!

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Bazza8564 added 08:27 - Sep 9 Some very ignorant comments on here, but its not unusual so why should we be surprised. HMTQ was a great advocate of Sport, loved her racing and I agree that we should think about what she would do. Instinctively I would think she would be happy today's events are cancelled (as they have been) and then pick ourselves up and get on with life. Personally, I will respect whatever is decided because I can see the pros and cons of it either way. BUT, and this is just me, if I was given the opportunity to honor her at PR with 25000+ fans belting out the (new) Anthem and respecting her memory with silence then massive applause, I would jump at the chance because sitting alone in quiet reflection at home wont have any impact at all. RIP Ma'am, and whatever is decided for us tomorrow, ill respect it!

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SouperJim added 09:10 - Sep 9 Hullo the grief police have arrived, quick everyone look appropriately sad
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BlueWax added 09:37 - Sep 9 I'm proud to be a British citizen. The Queen has served Britain and the Commonwealth incredibly well for 70 years. I have always been proud to be an Ipswich Town fan too as the club has great history and values! I feel sad that some people on this platform can't can't have more class and respect. RIP your Majesty the Queen.
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Saxonblue74 added 10:10 - Sep 9 Europa, I employ a handful of people so not so keen on them myself!
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legoman added 10:47 - Sep 9 It is time to celebrate her life.
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Zx1988 added 10:50 - Sep 9 It's a sad moment as it does, undoubtedly, mark the end of an era. But I am hopeful that this can be used as an opportunity to reform and modernise a hugely outdated institution and bring it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. It's not 1952 any more, and far fewer people venerate an obscenely wealthy and privileged old woman as the kind of demi-God that they used to. By all means, those who wish to sit in a darkened room, listening to sombre music and abstaining from fun are free to do so, as is their right. By the same token, it is the right of those who are more of a semi-republican bent not to be forced into 10 days of mourning by proxy, and forced to join in with the ultra-Monarchists. I hope that the football goes ahead tomorrow, preceded by a suitable one-minute silence, after which point common sense will prevail and those who wish to revert to 'business as usual' will be free to do so.

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KMcBlue added 11:07 - Sep 9 Keep calm and carry on
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