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We asked for your views on Ipswich's performance in the Premier League and the chances of promotion next season.

Here are some of your comments:

Andrew: This season was just too much for us, but a great one to experience after so long away. It will be interesting to see what Kieran does now with the team or with his position in the summer. The team needs a refresh with players that are Premier League ready should promotion be achieved although I don't think next season will be as easy as everyone believes. Leicester, Southampton, Sheffield United, Coventry and Wrexham as well as a couple of others will also be fighting at the top end.

James: It was always going to be a big ask making the step up, and so it proved. Hopefully, the majority of players stay for what will be a difficult campaign next season.

Paul: A final day that summed up the season - lacking in so many areas. Same old tactics, same old errors, nothing being learned it seems. No plan B. McKenna needs a fast start in August because nine successive home defeats is unacceptable at any level.

Robert: Here we are at the end of a dismal season. Again, we lacked drive, commitment, and a passion to win. Only five wins all season is not what the fans deserve. In most games, including here, we have been outplayed and outclassed. Some big changes are needed at the club regarding the quality of players. To be perfectly honest and blunt, I'm glad the season is over so I don't have to watch any more poor performances.

James: A disappointing end to a season that never really got going, and one of a number of displays which illustrate just why we find ourselves returning to the Championship at the first time of asking. While we again looked good in possession and had the better of the chances, we couldn't find the final ball or the finishing touch, bar one moment of magic from Nathan Broadhead. On a positive note, the team was made up of several players who could form next season's squad. With a number of key signings, particularly in midfield and up front, we should be confident of having a side that is more than capable of sustaining a serious promotion challenge once again next season.

Glen: Very poor, and there were very few games where Ipswich were at the races. Since Christmas the performances have been very poor! Based on that, losing Delap possibly, they will struggle in the Championship. Probably in the bottom half or even worse.

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After Ipswich's foray back into the Premier League came to a disappointing end with defeat at home by West Ham on the final day, fans have been speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk and reflecting on the season.

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One Ipswich fan could be seen with "We'll be back" on the back of his shirt before the 3-1 loss to West Ham.

The words "I hope" were also printed underneath the figure 26, reflecting the optimism of football fans but also how chastening an experience their return to the Premier League has been.

They won just four in the league all season, with their solitary home success, a 2-0 win over Chelsea on 30 December, also the last time they kept a clean sheet.

Striker Liam Delap provided a bright spot in a dark and difficult season for Kieran McKenna's side, bagging 12 goals but having proved he can cut it in the top flight after his £20m move from Man City, he has been given permission to talk to other clubs.

The Championship is a notoriously tough division, and Ipswich have a huge task on their hands if they are be in the mix for a return to the top flight in 12 months' time.

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Ipswich Town finish the 2024-25 season with just 22 points, their lowest tally in a league campaign (three points for a win), while their total of four wins is also their lowest in a league season.

So the curtain has come down on Ipswich Town's season with a defeat by West Ham.

Relegation was already confirmed and they finish their first campaign in the Premier League for over 20 years 19th in the table. Attention can now officially turn to trying to bounce straight back up.

So how are you feeling after the game and at the end of a long campaign?

Have your say on Ipswich's performance and season

Come back to this page on Monday to find a selection of your replies

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Christian Walton is now starting in goal for Ipswich after Alex Palmer fell ill during the warm-up.

Ipswich's Premier League exit, for now, is marked by two changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Leicester. Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead come in, Jack Clarke and Julio Enciso are out, while Liam Delap is on the bench.

Ipswich Town starting XI: Palmer, Tuanzebe, Greaves, O'Shea, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Chaplin, Hutchinson, Broadhead, Hirst.

Subs: Walton, Woolfenden, Taylor, Burgess, Delap, Szmodics, Luongo, Clarke, Boniface.

West Ham starting XI: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Alvarez, Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen Fullkrug.

Subs: Areola, Cresswell, Coufal, Paqueta, Kudus, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Irving.

West Ham make five changes from the side that started the defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Lucasz Fabianski is back in goal for his last game for the club, while Konstantinos Mavranpanos, Ollie Scarles, Edson Alvarez and Niclas Fulkrug come in, with Aaron Cresswell, Guido Rodriguez, Vladimir Coufal and Mohammed Kudus dropping out.

Cresswell, Coufal and Danny Ings could make their last appearances for the Hammers if they are called off the bench, with Coufal never having scored in the Premier League.

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Fair play to any fans, home or away, who are going to this game.

Ipswich have won only once at home all season, while West Ham have been woeful for weeks now and will be glad to see the back of this campaign too.

The Ipswich fans have still always backed their team despite their poor form at Portman Road so it would be nice for them to end on some kind of a high note after their relegation, but I just don't see it happening.

West Ham supporters have not had much to smile about either, but Jarrod Bowen has been one of the few bright spots for the Hammers recently. He is a quality player, and he might make the difference here too.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

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We asked you to pick your player of the season after our Ipswich fan contributor narrowed it down to Liam Delap, Dara O'Shea, Omari Hutchinson and Jens Cajuste.

Here are some of your comments on your selection, as well as some more names thrown into the ring:

James: While Liam Delap is the obvious choice - and would be a worthy winner - my vote goes to O'Shea for his consistency of performances across a difficult defensive campaign for Town. I can't recall a poor display from O'Shea, who is your typical '7 out of 10' performer. He isn't afraid to put his head in where it hurts and has led by example, also improving the performances of those around him. I hope we manage to hold on to O'Shea for the 2025-26 Championship season and build our defence around him in our bid for an immediate return.

Mathew: Been a tough season but Delap has been by far and away our best player. Hope he will stay but can't blame him if he chooses to go elsewhere. Defo future senior England striker!

Rob: Cam Burgess has been player of the year, for me. Cost about £500K and every time we go up a level he steps up as well. Never outmuscled and surprisingly good with positioning and pace. Significantly better consistency than some of the more costly recruits.

James: Cajuste. Some loan players come and go with little impact or buy-in, but he has taken to it easily. Alex Palmer also has done well and I wonder if he had been at the club from the start how the season would have panned out.

Russell: Why didn't Julio Enciso get mentioned in player of the season shortlist? He was one of the most outstanding players this season.

Don't forget to make your selection here

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Ipswich have conceded in each of their past 18 Premier League games, with their last shutout coming in a 2-0 win over Chelsea in December.

Not since a spell between January and May 2019 have Town had a longer run without a league clean sheet (19).

West Ham's Jarrod Bowen – who could make his 200th Premier League appearance in this match – has either scored (four) or assisted (two) a goal in all five of his league games against Ipswich Town.

He got a goal and an assist in the Hammers' 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture this season.

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Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against West Ham (kick-off 16:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On Liam Delap's future, McKenna said: "Liam is looking at his options for next year which he's entitled to do and we support him with that. We've given him permission to do that this week, it is a very important decision for his future. There's a lot of interest and rightly so. Part of his week has been having some of those conversations and it looks more likely than not that he'll move on this summer and he has interest from pretty much every club in the league."

• Adding more on the striker, McKenna said: "In terms of attributes I think he's as good as what there is out there anywhere in the world and he has honed and developed them well this year and we hope he continues to do so."

• McKenna also confirmed midfielder Massimo Luongo will leave the club at the end of his contract this summer.

• On team news, McKenna said: "Kalvin Phillips is seeing a specialist for his Achilles issue to hopefully get that sorted in the off-season. Sammie Szmodics is back training with the group but we have to decide on availability. The long-termers are still out and there's a little bit of sickness in the camp so we've had a few off and struggling with that."

• McKenna praised Dara O'Shea, who was named the club's Player of the Year. He said his performances have been good and his character has been outstanding, adding: "We're glad to have him here going forward and he's the type of personality, person and player you want to build the next few years around."

• On retaining the core of his squad: "Some element of change and turnover is healthy but we know we have some really good players on long term contracts who are much better for the experience that they have been through. Looking at the squad coming back for pre-season there's good numbers, good qualities there and of course situations can change a little bit over the summer but I think we're going to be in a really strong position from that point of view."

• McKenna stressed the importance of finishing the season with a good result: "To me it genuinely feels like there's lots to play for in the last game in many different aspects. We can't guarantee the result in any level of football, certainly not the Premier League, but we need to guarantee the commitment we give to the performance and do everything to reward the supporters with a good day, so that's what we are going to try to do."

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Seb Brown
Fan writer

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We asked our Ipswich fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one.

Liam Delap

Our top scorer of the season with 12 goals and counting. His ability to lead the line, create chances for himself and occupy defenders is a throwback to a previous era of centre forwards. He has been excellent this season and will have his choice of top clubs this summer.

Dara O'Shea

Probably the most consistent performer at the club this season. He is strong in the air, brave and provides excellent leadership qualities, as proven by his appointment as captain when Sam Morsy is absent. Comfortable in both a back four and back three, he has proved an excellent addition for only £12m.

Omari Hutchinson

Arguably has the highest ceiling among the current squad and has shown two seasons of remarkable development. His ability to carry the ball up the field and selfless work off the ball will see him go to the very top of the game. Three goals and two assists do not do his performances justice.

Jens Cajuste

Cajuste has provided dynamism in midfield with an effortless ability to spin opposition players, create space and drive forward with the ball. An athletic presence in the centre of the pitch, he would have been a steal at the pre-arranged £10m transfer fee had Ipswich stayed up.

Honourable mentions

Luke Woolfenden and Cameron Burgess. The first-choice centre-back pairing for the back-to-back promotion campaigns. Both have looked comfortable at this level with Woolfenden's calmness on the ball and Burgess' aerial dominance being the key highlights.

Pick your 2024-25 Ipswich player of the season from our shortlist here

And tell us why you're picking who you are, or why you'd have gone for another player not on the list, here

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