Town are inviting fans to watch the first-team train at Portman Road as Blues step up the preparation for the new season.

Supporters can watch Jim's new signings, Richard Wright, Kevin Lesbie, Gareth McAuley and Pim Balkestein as well as Jon Walters, Pablo Counago and co put through their paces on the morning of Friday, July 25 before Town take on West Brom in a friendly 24 hours later.

The Britannia Stand middle and lower tiers will be opened so supporters can watch the training session which will start at around 11am and last approximately an hour.

Entry, which is free of charge, will be via Gate 1 on Sir Alf Ramsey Way. U13s must be accompanied by an adult.

Blues face Tony Mowbray's West Brom on Saturday, July 26 at Portman Road in the first of two home friendlies. Kick-off 3pm. Full ticket details of that match and the visit of West Ham on August 4, kick-off 7.45pm, are on the ticket page of the Club website.