'Good times are back' say Town fans after promotion
The Tractor Boys are celebrating promotion back to the Premier League and thoughts are already turning to next season.
The Blues celebrated their win and promotion back to the Premier League on Saturday [PA Media] All eyes were on Portman Road on Saturday as Ipswich Town took to the pitch knowing a win against QPR would secure a return to the Premier League. Two quick goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene helped settle nerves inside the stadium and set The Blues on their way to a 3-0 victory and second spot in the Championship. Town were promoted to the Premier League in 2024 but were relegated after only one win in their final 19 matches.
Delighted Town fans told the BBC of their delight at being back - and their hopes for next season in the top flight. 'Amazing' Jack Richardson said "it feels amazing" to be promoted to the Premier League again [Aimee Dexter/BBC] Jack Richardson, from Ipswich, was among nearly 30,000 fans at the game. The 19-year-old said he had seen the team go through three promotions in four years, adding that this one "feels amazing".
"I was nervy coming into it and there was a chance we could bottle it, but as soon as I saw them two, three minutes in and we scored, it was gone," said Richardson. "I went out last night, got home at 3am, up at 8am and got to the pub by 9am. "Under this manager there is no limit...
it is a brilliant feeling. " 'What a birthday present' Lisa Fisher said Premier League victory was her top wish for her birthday [Aimee Dexter/BBC] Birthday girl Lisa Fisher, from the Suffolk town, celebrated her 60th in style with the promotion triumph. "What a birthday present.