Rovers travel to Ipswich Town this weekend, in the opening fixture of the new Football League Championship calendar.
Portman Road has proved to be a barren ground for Rovers over the years, recording only two victories from a possible twenty.
Over twenty years ago, Jack Walker's millions had tempted former Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish out of early retirement, bank-rolling a host of expensive signings and aiming for an immediate promotion into the new Premier League.
Fellow promotion hopefuls, Ipswich Town, would take the spoils on this occasion however, with Jason Dozzell hitting a late winner to break Rovers' hearts.
Both sides would eventually secure promotion and a place at the top-table, Ipswich, by means of the title itself, and Rovers via the play-offs and a Wembley appearance.
Portman Road has proved to be a barren ground for Rovers over the years, recording only two victories from a possible twenty.
Over twenty years ago, Jack Walker's millions had tempted former Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish out of early retirement, bank-rolling a host of expensive signings and aiming for an immediate promotion into the new Premier League.
Fellow promotion hopefuls, Ipswich Town, would take the spoils on this occasion however, with Jason Dozzell hitting a late winner to break Rovers' hearts.
Both sides would eventually secure promotion and a place at the top-table, Ipswich, by means of the title itself, and Rovers via the play-offs and a Wembley appearance.
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