As Ipswich Town prepares to face Watford in tonight’s match, Ross Halls explores the connections between the two clubs through five players who have donned both team’s jerseys over the years.
- ASHLEY YOUNG
Having started his career at Vicarage Road, Young made over 100 appearances for Watford and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League in 2006. He went on to feature for top-flight clubs such as Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton, winning a Serie A title with Inter Milan in 2020/21. Now, Young is a valuable member of Kieran McKenna’s squad at Ipswich Town in the Championship. - STEVE PALMER
Palmer began his professional career at Ipswich Town, helping the team secure the Second Division title in 1992. He then made a move to Watford, where he accumulated over 200 appearances and was named Player of the Season as the Hornets achieved consecutive promotions to the top flight. - BRIAN TALBOT
The Ipswich-born midfielder played a significant role in Ipswich Town’s success, including being part of the FA Cup winning side in 1978. After more than 200 appearances for Ipswich, Talbot joined Arsenal before later moving to Watford. He continued his career at clubs like Stoke, West Brom, and Fulham. - SCOTT LOACH
A former Ipswich supporter and academy product, Loach rose through the ranks to play for Watford, where he amassed 163 appearances before joining Ipswich Town. His time between the posts for the Tractor Boys saw him make 33 appearances before moving on to Rotherham United. - TAMAS PRISKIN
The Hungarian forward initially made his mark at Watford, scoring 19 goals in 83 matches for the club. After a move to Ipswich Town, Priskin struggled to meet expectations, tallying nine goals in 60 games before departing the club in 2012. Despite his challenges at Ipswich, Priskin notably scored a memorable goal against Arsenal in the Carling Cup semi-final in 2011.