Town will have more than 18,500 season ticket holders when 2005/06 starts with a home game against Cardiff City on August 6th. The total is up 10% on last season.

Ticket office and call centre manager John Ford told the club site that despite a rise in prices fans are getting a good deal: "Even with a small increase the tickets represent good value for supporters.

"Ipswich are a good proposition for most fans. Under Joe Royle the supporters have had three years of exciting football and greater success every season.

"There is certainly no shortage of entertainment at Portman Road."

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