Overview
- Ipswich turned out in large numbers on Monday as an open‑top bus carried Kieran McKenna and his players from Portman Road to Christchurch Park, where the squad addressed fans.
- Ipswich Borough Council set temporary road closures and big screens for the event, with the route starting at 11:30am and running via Sir Alf Ramsey Way, Portman Road and Crown Street before finishing in the park.
- The council listed eight affected roads for closures and restrictions, including Sir Alf Ramsey Way, Portman Road, Handford Road and Crown Street.
- The promotion was sealed on Saturday with a 3-0 win over QPR, featuring early goals from George Hirst and Jaden Philogene and a late strike by Kasey McAteer.
- Chairman Mark Ashton said talks with McKenna about next season are under way, as analysts say survival will hinge on smart summer signings, especially a reliable striker, following dressing‑room scenes that also featured minority shareholder Ed Sheeran.