MARK ASHTON ON PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO PORTMAN ROAD

Mark Ashton spoke to iFollow Ipswich about the many projects that will be taking place to improve Portman Road and the matchday experience for supporters.

[@daleradders7593]

Mark in my opinion is one of the best bits of business our club has done.

[@robbieporter1612]

So agree with you mate he has been brilliant for us got a lot of Bristol City fans saying to me he was no good he has been fantastic for us no bullshit does what he says their loss our gain

[@robbieporter1612]

I agree with you mate

[@artform_]

What would we be doing without you Mark, and the team working behind the scenes. Every interview I watch of you my respect only grows stronger, and all of the investment and improvements are very exciting. Also massively appreciate the transparency, approachability and honesty, it's a breath of fresh air after the dark days we were kept in before. Keep doing us proud mate. COYB

[@robbieporter1612]

Like that mate from Somerset spot on

[@simonharris5804]

Excellent interview and exciting times ahead on and off the pitch. As fans we need to show patience, we are in safe hands. The new team off the pitch are making massive strides on so many fronts. Well done to all involved.

[@ruffness1]

We have somebody who really knows what he’s doing for the first time in a very long while. If it turns sour one day I am very confident this man will leave this club in a much better state than when he joined. Thank you Mark

[@stevehoward8570]

Sadly I moved out of Ipswich in 1995 and I’m gutted I can’t be at matches there must be an awesome vibe around the Town at the moment and by some miracle we make the playoffs I can only imagine the feeling with our club.. all that has happened to our club in the last year or so is just awesome and to the people who are trying to bring the good times back I applaud you..

[@hannecatton2179]

What a man ! A fantastic asset to I.T.F.C.

[@skyman2461]

Me and my kids are getting season tickets next year 👍🏻 The change in the club since the take over has been unreal. Mark and the whole Ipswich team 👊🏼💙

[@ianhayhoe6680]

This man shows his passion and dedication to our great club thank you gamechanger and mark

[@johnridpeath1728]

Great stuff for the future of the club well done all involved to make this happen.

[@danjackson7881]

Fantastic- Great work from Mark and Gamechanger. The future is looking bright for our beloved club. Awesome 👏👏👏👏

[@robbieporter1612]

Love that the new owners are spending money on doing the ground up will take time and a lot of money long overdue criminal that the previous owners let stadium get in to this state your doing a brilliant job Mark Ashton from Somerset

[@dxniel_playz8498]

Up the town

[@nathanbutt9608]

Can’t wait for Portman Road to look as she should. 💙

[@robbieporter1612]

Same here mate

[@patrickwilliment2462]

Sounds exciting!

[@jonathanpowell7975]

"It's like people who say Tannoy when they mean public address system. Tannoy is a brand name."

[@planetblueitfc3884]

Mark does everything he can to make Ipswich town football club a Better place

[@nickmullerITFC78]

COYBS 🚜🚜🚜

[@JckSwan]

Re. the big screen: have you considered a giant Blade Runner-esque blimp?

[@STST]

Have a screen on top of the north stand and the south stand

[@chrishazell8745]

Safe standing? ?

[@KevsEssentials]

COYB

[@benreed4957]

Tanoy Donacien!

[@mariotarrico563]

I am not so sure about Ashton, he is viewed as some sort of Messiah by most fans yet all he really does is spend other peoples money? I guess that’s what happens after 10 years of Marcus Evans. I think it should be mentioned that if we don’t make the playoffs of the third tier of English football this season, which is now looking likely, he should hold some responsibility for a very disappointing season especially taking into account the amount spent on players

[@Liam44.10]

football is a crazy sport, such as Sunderland going down twice in 2 seasons , the general motivation for a club and players to strive for promotion is mainly put on by the clubs atmosphere, even if we don't go up this season it has still been an entertaining season compared to the last 5 years, and probably has brought in the most money for the club in years, Ashton will be highly praised as the changes he is making doesn't just affect us for a couple of seasons such as players, however for another 30+ years as the ground will be improved, also under mckenna since he has come in we would be 2nd in the league btw so its all promising , but i get what u mean

[@lukewinchester3108]

Paul Cook wasn’t their appointment but they gave him a fair crack - it isn’t Ashton & co’s fault that he was pony.

[@robbieporter1612]

Since he has been here he has transformed the club on and off the pitch made no false promises says it is how it is he is good at spreading money at ipswich we are seeing the results that's what counts

[@robbieporter1612]

Our new manager has only been here 5 mins sorting out the team that cook mismanaged got their confidence back and playing good football he was always playing catch up did you expect him too turn them into Barcelona on day one give them a chance

[@mariotarrico563]

@@robbieporter1612 Mate, read my post properly. All I am doing is pointing out that people talk about Ashton like he is some sort of Hero? It is not his money he is spending it is other peoples and he is being very well rewarded for it. Outside of Sunderland our budget is far bigger than all the other clubs in the third tier, and if you listened to his interviews pre season, anything less than the playoffs should be seen as a major disappointment. I guess it just boils down to one thing really, if you are happy as a supporter to be 19 points off Rotherham.