Ipswich 'best placed' to bounce straight back up

At the full-time whistle, I made sure I looked straight up to the Ipswich fans to see their reaction to the confirmation that the club were heading back to the Championship.

It was no surprise to see them all on their feet applauding the players.

Kieran McKenna was not surprised either. He told me after the Newcastle game that the supporters have always appreciated this incredible journey they have been on together from League One to the Premier League.

Now it is back to the Championship but, looking at this squad and their unity, they are, in my opinion, the best placed of all the three relegated teams to bounce straight back. Especially if they can keep McKenna at the club.

At one of the other relegated clubs, Leicester, there is a real disconnect right now between fans and players. That could not be much further from the situation at Ipswich.

It is something that will be a massive positive going into a crucial summer and the start of next season.