Blues' chairman David Sheepshanks has welcomed season ticket sales topping the 16,000 mark, the figure the club had targeted for summer sales. Sheepshanks thanked fans and says that they deserve success for their efforts.

He said: “I'd like to thank all the fans who have renewed their season tickets or applied perhaps for the first time.

“They are showing their faith and belief in this club and what we all believe Joe Royle can achieve next season.

“If ever a set of fans deserve reward for their loyalty then it is Ipswich Town fans and I really hope we can provide it for them in the coming season.”

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