Premier League stability and European dreams: Ashton on his Ipswich plan

Ipswich Town chairman and chief executive Mark Ashton has outlined the club's ambitions to secure long-term Premier League stability and eventually qualify for European competition. Speaking to BBC Radio Suffolk, Ashton praised head coach Gary O'Neil, who replaced Kieran McKenna at the end of last season, for providing calm leadership as the newly promoted side reached 12th place in the table.

Ashton highlighted a major shift in recruitment strategy, backed by committed investors, which saw international signings such as Emersonn, Sasa Lukic, and Daizen Maeda arrive at Portman Road. He also confirmed upcoming facility development plans around the stadium and expressed firm confidence that Ipswich Town Women will achieve promotion to the Women's Super League.