Danacien next uppublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
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BBC News
Janoi Danacien returned to the starting line-up for Town's final game of the season, against Fleetwood yesterday.
Image source, James Hore/BBCSummary
Fans gathered in Christchurch Park to celebrate Ipswich Town's promotion to the Championship
Players, manager Kieran McKenna and staff were on stage during the two-hour event
Ipswich ended the season on Sunday with a 2-2 draw at Fleetwood
Ipswich Borough Council said about 10,500 fans attended the event
Danacien next uppublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Image source, James Hore/BBCPlayers presented with medalspublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
The players are back on stage, receiving medals from CEO Mark Ashton to mark their promotion.
Young midfielder Cameron Humphreys managed to break into the first team during the promotion campaign and played a key part following the injury to Lee Evans.
Image source, James Hore/BBCImage caption, Cameron Humphreys receives his medal
Fabio Wardley: Exeter game was 'one of the best days of my life'published at 12:58 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
British heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley is at the celebrations and told the BBC he wants to do "everything that I can to support the club".
He wears 'ITFC' on his fighting shorts and has strong links to the club.
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCHe said that the 6-0 win against Exeter was "honestly one of the best days of my life".
"It was such a great way to cap off us getting promoted," he said.
"I’ve told them, guys, you as a group have really done something magical here, not just for the club but for the town as well."
Is Ed Sheeran here? No, says Simon Miltonpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
James Hore
BBC NewsThere's been some speculation ahead of today that Ed Sheeran could make a surprise appearance.
The singer, who sponsors the men's and women's teams, has been in the United States on tour but his next show isn't until the weekend.
Simon Milton jokes that Sheeran, who has his own squad number, is at the park... but then says 'no he's not here'.
Second place cup on showpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Stuart Howells
BBC Radio SuffolkIpswich may have missed out on the League One title, but today they're showing off the cup they've been given to mark their second place finish.
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCPlayers enjoying the momentpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
James Hore
BBC NewsCome on Feel the Noize, the Oasis version, rings out as highlights of the season are played on the big screens to the crowd.
The players are pointing out and waving to friends and family in the mass of people on the hill.
Burns 'buzzing'published at 12:45 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
While on stage, Wes Burns spoke of his joy at being part of the club and thanked the staff.
"This is the style of play we want to deliver and these guys have delivered on that week in week out," he said.
"It’s not just the 11 that are on the field it’s everyone, the backroom staff, the lads who don’t get to play as much... I’m just buzzing for everyone really."
A smile from McKenna as he watches highlightspublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Rachael McMenemy
BBC NewsAs he comes off the stage to watch a highlights reel on the big screen, Kieran McKenna can't help but smile.
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBC'They've done some partying this week'published at 12:41 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
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BBC NewsKieran McKenna thanked the Ipswich fans for their support.He said when the team have played, the opposition haven’t just faced the 11 Town players on the pitch, but the entire county of Suffolk because of the immense support.
There’s a laugh from the crowd as McKenna says his players have maybe been partying a bit since clinching promotion, but they’ve deserved to.
"They’ve done some partying this week," McKenna tells Simon Milton. "Some of them a bit top much", he jokes.
McKenna likes his songpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
James Hore
BBC NewsLast on stage is boss Kieran McKenna, who said he knew Ipswich were "a fantastic club" when he signed.
He lifts the blue microphone as the crowd sings "We've got super Kieran McKenna".
"It’s a good song, a very good song," he says.
Biggest cheer so far for Burnspublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Rachael McMenemy
BBC NewsEasily the biggest player cheer so far is for Wes Burns.
Wearing a black hat, shades and black shorts, the Welshman asks the crowd if they enjoy coming to Portman Road. They respond with a big cheer.
Sam Morsy: 'I'm extremely proud'published at 12:33 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
A croaky Sam Morsy leads a chant of Blue Army.
Taking the microphone he said: "I'm extremely proud, it’s been an incredible season, it hasn’t been easy but we’ve done it."
He also thanked the club and the players who have not had as much game time like Richard Keogh and Sone Aluko.
"In the end we got there," he said.
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCChristian Walton thanks the fanspublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Ipswich's number one says he's been amazed by the support the team have received throughout the season.
"They've travelled in their numbers and as a team we can't thank them enough."
It's looking busy out there...published at 12:30 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
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BBC News
Image source, James Hore/BBCPlayers arrive on stagepublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
The sound is deafening as the players arrive on stage.
They've been welcomed in batches, with the crowd cheering each name as it's read out by MC Simon Milton.
Image source, James Hore/BBCPolice: About 9,000 in the parkpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Rachael McMenemy
BBC NewsThe council has told the BBC that there are about 9,000 people in the park at the moment, and numbers are still rising.
There are lots of young kids at the front of the fence trying to catch a glimpse of the players and waving at them trying to get their attention.
There are going to some parents with sore shoulders this evening!
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCCoaching staff welcomedpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
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BBC NewsThe coaching staff come on to stage to ‘One Step Beyond’ by Madness.
Simon Milton praises the work they do to support the players.
'A great day for the town'published at 12:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Stuart Howells
BBC Radio SuffolkLifelong Town fan Andrew Sadler says the season has been "immense".
Media caption, Fans celebrate Ipswich Town's promotion to the Championship
Mark Ashton: 'What a football club'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Mark Ashton, the club’s chief executive, takes to the stage.
"What a football club," he says.
Ashton echoes what fans have been saying all morning - the club is “going back to where it should be” and "Norwich we’re coming for you".
Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCRichard Keogh: Our togetherness and quality got us therepublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 8 May 2023
Ipswich Town defender Richard Keogh (pictured right) has been speaking to Brenner Woolley.
"Coming here and seeing how many people are here is incredible. Being at the club as a young kid, to see this is pretty wild.
"The support is incredible, and this will live forever.
"We all know how difficult the division is. We knew it was never going to be easy but our togetherness and quality got us through it."
