How to Take a League 1 Team into the Premier League in 3 years w/ Ipswich Town CEO, Mark Ashton

[@machinehead9334]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone with more passion for his chosen field of work. Thank you Mark Ashton for what you’re doing at ITFC. We’ll soon get our first Premier League win, and it will be the first of many. COYB! 🔵⚪️🐴🚜

[@Bigalref1]

we wont get the win or stay up unless KM makes changes to the way we play, as what worked in the championship isnt working in this league. play players in the correct positions Hutchinson is not a no 10

[@jckensway2956]

Ashton's description of that Coventry night had me in tears. Such an emotional thing for all of us.

[@andrewfilbee8566]

What a fantastic interviewer. Really well prepared and knowledgeable, one of the best I have ever seen. Credit where its due. As a tiny minority shareholder at ITFC I have heard Mark Ashton speak so eloquently many times, but for the interviewer to so clearly know what he is also talking about was a real breath of fresh air!

[@piptrinidad5212]

From the Town, and a hardcore Town fan all my life. From being a kid going to Portman Road every game to the great teams of the late 70’s early 80s, I was always there even when gates dropped down to 8000’s or 9000 fans. Always in the north stand in the darker days of championship and league 1 days. Great to see the good times back. Kieran’s has done fantastic, but I would argue to lose Mark would be a bigger blow to me than the inevitable day when Keiran moves onto pastures new. Thank you for all you have done Mark Ashton to make my beloved Ipswich into a club that respected once again across the wider footballing world. Great interview, and well done for letting Mark explain each facet fully.

[@MadHatter-cj8bh]

I was stationed with the USAF (RAF Lakenheath/RAF Mildenhall) in the area in the 80's and 90's. I wasn't watching this beautiful sport back then. Will cheer for this team when they are not in competition with the Gunners. This was one of the best interviews I've seen.

[@MrEnseabee]

Great interview, with well structured questions, but I just wonder if any of Mark's answers surprised anyone? I'm unashamed to be a 61 year old Tractor Boy, watching the team through the European wonder years, (still unbeaten at home in European football) and those dark, dark years of mismanagement. It's fantastic to feel that through an ownership group of American investors, a workaholic Club Chairman, dynamic young Manager and enthusiastic support team, we have our club back! The season may not pan out the way we supporters want, but what a ride. Thank you for letting the football world get a little insight into this sleepy little county's passion.

[@ptrett]

Stunning interview, at 49:30 mins “all we can do is to be the best version of ourselves … if we do that we give ourselves one hell of a fighting chance” Well said MA! Great mantra for football and life! … COYB 💙

[@leebayliss7847]

Fantastic interview and I've said all along and I ll say it again the best signing Ipswich Town have made is Mark Ashton...he's driven us to where we are through sheer passion for the job in hand and his love of our club 👍🏻💙🤍

[@Numbugg101]

What a great interview that I stumbled upon. The best signing to our club, is definitely Mark Ashton!! COYB 🚜 🚜

[@cliveyoung4138]

Brilliant interview Rog

[@alliswell2114]

Support from Australia

[@PaganMan1966]

Excellent video. Good work 👏

[@johnjopp4570]

Love the passion.

[@danta2er]

Great job again Rog!!

[@karlspek5812]

Great mug! From tv’s Suits. Great episode!

[@tedwhanstall6156]

If we do not stay up, the lessons learned will be invaluable. Money is very important, and management is crucial. KM is now facing a huge challenge. The players need to become a unit/team. None of that happens overnight. I would like to see the players stand up and take on the challenge and work their socks off. There is nowhere to hide when you are on the pitch and some may not meet the standard required. Others who have the ability need to man up and get their heads into the game. KM can give them the opportunity the rest is down to them and if they stumble they need to get up dust down and get on with it. chance. Fans will always be heartless and they will always give unbiased opinions on what they believe went wrong. Deal with it.

[@geoffpoole483]

This season will test KM's managing and coaching skills. When a team is winning games momentum sets in and confidence grows. The longer it takes to get that elusive first win could damage players' confidence. I can remember Derby's dreadful season in the PL (17 points) and that must have been awful for the players. OK, they're very well paid but going into training knowing the next game will probably be a defeat must be soul-destroying.

[@adytaxi1484]

Coventry away What a night

[@juliantooke8647]

Top man 💙

[@delaine5432]

Can I come work for these guys at Ipswich Town?

[@David-bs6fq]

A you mean “come and work”

[@jasonparfitt5936]

If we’re not careful,we will do the same in reverse.Our top “galacticos ” team of the championship look way out of their depth.Back four is basically what we had two years ago ,due to injuries.Midfield getting overrun ,and can West Ham take Johnson back please ? Kieran needs to mix it up and change formation ,and play players in their right positions.The only “ cream “ championship player who’s performed is Greaves and he is now out for weeks.I am very very grateful and respect the guys who have invested in the team as well as Kieran ,however I am having serious concerns about when a win is coming.

[@fxtblues]

Give him some oxygen, will ya?!!!! 😂

[@ragtopdee7408]

Hmm i wonder if he has a plan if we go down

[@STST]

I think he's slipped a bit recently and gone back to his old ways a little. Over spending and bringing in too many players. A legend. But those warnings we had from his old teams fans when he joined us are starting to worry me. Now he's got his feet truly under the door his ego is growing. Always says exactly the same stories and anecdotes. Once you've heard one of his interviews. You've heard them all.

[@geoffpoole483]

The key to spending is doing it wisely. Traditionally ITFC relied on its youth/academy system and big signings were a novelty. The transfer fees the club has paid out prior to the start of this season have smashed our previous transfer records. They've yet to deliver so far. Conversely, Norwich attempted to use a self-funding model to sustain their presence in the PL and that didn't work. Nor did a policy of signing players from foreign leagues for relatively low fees.

[@alfiechenery5391]

You’re not thriving in the Prem yet..

[@billydolton7252]

@alfiechenery5391 - your nort thriving in the Championship yet... ?

[@jacksaunders6587]

We’re not getting battered by Oxford in the championship either!

[@alfiechenery5391]

@@jacksaunders6587 you should be beating sides like Everton if you want to stay up.

[@jacksaunders6587]

@@alfiechenery5391 of course we want to stay up. But that’s not reality though is it? Everton haven’t been relegated since 1951. They have a vastly experienced squad compared to ours. Half of our team were playing in league 1 18 months ago. We have 0 divine right to beat anyone in the prem. even saints and Leicester have a massive advantage over us as most of their squad have played 100s of more times in the prem than ours. We spent 100 million+ in the summer and we still have by far the lowest squad value in the league. I’m enjoying the ride and so proud of our achievements over the past two years. And I will be no matter what happens this season.

[@Benjamin00720]

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