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Ipswich aiming for 'immediate' return to top flight

Connor Bennett
Reporting fromPortman Road, Ipswich
Getty Images Ipswich Town's Sam Morsy has dark hair, and a beard. He is wearing the blue and white Ipswich kit, and is gesturing to a teammate with instructions. Getty Images
Ipswich Town's captain Sam Morsy reflects on a "disappointing" season

Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has told the BBC the Blues have a 'good chance' of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The Egyptian midfielder led the side to back to back promotions, reaching to top flight, before relegation back to the Championship at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

The 33-year-old midfielder has now made more appearances for Ipswich than any other club during his playing career.

Despite the drop, Morsy thanked the "tremendous fans" for their support last season.

'Dream come true'

"The objective was to stay in the league and we didn't quite do it, so it was disappointing.

"We took loads of lessons but special moments at the same time.

"To play in the Premier League was a lifelong ambition, a footballing dream and not many people get the opportunity to do it. It's a dream come true."

Despite 165 games for Ipswich and a total of 574 career appearances under his belt, Morsy admitted to still learning from the opposition Town faced in the top flight.

"I'm always learning, trying to improve and when you see some of the top guys, the way they operate. There's definitely things to work on and to develop".

Getty Images Sam Morsy celebrates in his full Ipswich Town blue and white kit, with an enthralled facial expression, seen running past a Southampton player on his knees. He is frustrated, with his hands on his hips. Getty Images
A last minute equaliser, away at Southampton was high personal highlight

"The summer is about making memories with your family. Relaxing is important, the season can be stressful, so it's good to ground yourself and re-connect.

"There's different expectation. The goal is to make an immediate return to the Premier League which is going to be really difficult. We have a good squad and a good manager and we'll have a good chance".

Morsy said the continued support from Town fans would be key to their success next season.

"The fans have been tremendous in terms of support. They have always been there for us and we appreciate it massively, Morsy added.

"They sing their hearts out every time and they support us through the thick and thin which is really important."

"My message to the fans is to get ready to go again. Enjoy it, we'll need you home and away.

Getty Images Ipswich Town Manager Kieran McKenna playfully pushes Sam Morsy towards the away fans of Ipswich to receive his applause following a goal. Morsy, in his full Ipswich Town kit, and wearing the Premier League captain's armband applauds the away support. Getty Images
Morsy said he and manager Kieran McKenna are 'really close'.

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