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Sheepshanks Backs Game 39 - Ipswich Town News

Town chairman David Sheepshanks has backed Premier League plans to play games abroad. The Premier League wants to add a 39th fixture to the season which will be played overseas.

Sheepshanks said: "The Premier League is one of the most valuable media products in the world with over 600 million people watching the Premier League on TV around the world.

"Playing games abroad is a natural extension. It is a commercial move of course, but when balanced out I am convinced it will be a huge success.”

Boss Jim Magilton is not such a fan: "I don't see it as a good idea. Players are already asked to do a great deal of travelling and this will add a lot of extra mileage.

"At the end of the day it will come down to money and big bucks will be involved. Premier League clubs may have to put up with it.”

Meanwhile, the FSF is leading the campaign against the move and has organised a petition.

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