Ipswich Town

2024 - 5 - 4

Ipswich Town's Incredible Journey: Promotions, Premier League Return, and Ed Sheeran's Celebration Plan

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From relegation woes to Premier League dreams, Ipswich Town's rollercoaster ride under Kieran McKenna captivates fans. And guess who's joining the celebration? Ed Sheeran! ๐ŸŽ‰

Ipswich Town, under the guidance of Kieran McKenna, has taken the English League Championship by storm with their recent 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town on 4th May 2024. McKenna, in just two and a half years of management, has led Ipswich to two promotions, culminating in a Premier League return after a 22-year hiatus.

The Tractor Boys sealed their Premier League spot by defeating Huddersfield Town at a lively Portman Road stadium, securing second place in the Championship on the final day of the regular season. Despite facing tough competition from former Premier League teams, Ipswich's back-to-back promotions showcase their determination and skill.

Egyptian international, Sam Morsy, played a pivotal role as the captain, assisting in the historic promotion match against Huddersfield Town. The stands at Portman Road erupted in joy as fans flooded the pitch to celebrate Ipswich Town's long-awaited return to the top flight of English football.

Adding a unique twist to the celebration plans, Suffolk's own popstar, Ed Sheeran, reached out to the team to organize a grand celebration upon his return to the UK. As Ipswich Town basks in the glory of their success, anticipation mounts for the festivities planned with the chart-topping singer.

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Ipswich Town 2-0 Huddersfield Town (4 May, 2024) Game Analysis ... (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Ipswich Town vs. Huddersfield Town English League Championship game from 4 May 2024 on - ESPN (SG).

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Kieran McKenna guides Ipswich Town back to 'promised land' (BBC News)

Just two and a half years into his managerial career, Kieran McKenna has guided Ipswich to two promotions and a return to the Premier League.

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McKenna guides Ipswich to Premier League (Manchester United)

The Tractor Boys beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 at a buoyant Portman Road on Saturday to seal second spot in the Championship on the final day of the regular season ...

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Incredible Ipswich Town headed to Premier League after securing ... (CBSSports.com)

Despite competing against three teams only a season removed from the Premier League, Kieran McKenna's Ipswich Town have secured back-to-back promotions, ...

Ipswich Town promoted to the Premier League (ProSoccerTalk)

The Tractor Boys end a 22-year wait to return to the Premier League by sealing second place in the Championship.

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Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Huddersfield and Birmingham ... (The Guardian)

Clockwatch: Ipswich secured automatic promotion while Birmingham and Huddersfield had their relegations confirmed. Scott Murray was watching.

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Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, Birmingham and ... (The Athletic)

Ipswich Town have been promoted to the Premier League after a 22-year absence from England's top flight. Kieran McKenna's side headed into the Championship ...

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Egypt's Sam Morsy captains Ipswich Town to Premier League ... (KingFut)

Egypt international Sam Morsy has captained Ipswich Town to a historic Premier League promotion assisting on the final matchday against Huddersfield Town.

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Ipswich Town promoted to the Premier League (Yahoo Sports)

The Tractor Boys beat relegated Huddersfield Town 2-0 at Portman Road, the stands emptying onto the pitch to celebrate promotion. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna ...

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Ed Sheeran calls Ipswich Town players to plan celebration (BBC News)

The Suffolk-born popstar calls the team to plan a big celebration once he is back in the UK.

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Ipswich vs Huddersfield LIVE: Championship reaction as Tractor ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Tractor Boys went into the game needing a single point against Huddersfield, but did it in style, winning 2-0 to return to the league they last featured in ...

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Ipswich Town promoted to the Premier League after 22 years away (Sky News)

The Tractor Boys beat Huddersfield 2-0 at Portman Road to secure an historic back-to-back promotion.

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Tractor Joys: Ipswich Town are promoted to the Premier League โ€“ in ... (The Guardian)

Our photographer Tom Jenkins was at Portman Road to witness the scenes as the Tractor Boys' victory meant a return to the Premier League for the first time ...

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Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League after 22 years โ€“ this is ... (The Athletic)

Ipswich thought their days as a Premier League club were behind them but the 2021 arrival of manager Kieran McKenna changed everything.

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History On Ipswich Town's Side After Back-To-Back Promotions (Forbes)

In the first senior manager's job of his career, Kieran McKenna has done something nobody else has managed this decade. His Ipswich Town side have won ...

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Socceroos seal Premier League promotion as Ipswich Town end 22 ... (Optus Sport)

The Tractor Boys wrapped up back-to-back promotions to book their place back in the top flight.

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Kieran McKenna guides Ipswich Town back to 'promised land' (BBC Sport)

Just two and a half years into his managerial career, Kieran McKenna has guided Ipswich to two promotions and a return to the Premier League.

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Gloom to glory: The fall and rise of Ipswich Town (BBC News)

BBC Radio Suffolk commentator Brenner Woolley on how Ipswich have been reborn under Kieran McKenna after slumping to the third tier just five years ago.

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Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League after 22-year absence (Mothership.sg)

The team was relegated on May 11, 2002 after a 5-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield. The automatic promotion in the 2023/2024 Championship season under manager ...

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