When was ipswich last in the premiership

The win at Elland Road epitomised everything the Tractor Boys had to offer that season. They were resolute in defence, tenacious in attack and above all else, determined. When Jermaine Wright put Ipswich ahead after 46 minutes, his side managed not only to hold on, but to dominate a team that would later that season reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The win at Leeds was followed by a hard fought draw with giants Arsenal. Aggressive in their approach, they were never content to sit back and wait for the opposition. Hassling your opponent was the play of the day. The 13 games after the Arsenal result read eight wins, two draws and three losses. They were interested in winning and nothing else.

Luckily for the fans, a comeback victory over Bradford City managed to re-energise the side to continue their climb up the table. The next nine games would see the surprise package of the season accrue 19 points — and on the last day of the season Ipswich were still in contention for a Champions League place.

The last few seasons have seen newly promoted sides challenge the top half of the Premier League but few have dared to dream of a Champions League spot. Sadly a draw at Derby meant that they would have to settle for fifth place.

Settle being the key word. Ipswich finished the season on 66 points, just 14 off eventual champions Manchester United. George Burley scooped the Manager of the Year Award and striker Marcus Stewart finished as the second highest goalscorer in the league, ahead of more familiar names like Thierry Henry , Michael Owen and Teddy Sheringham. In the history of the Premiership, no promoted team had ever been so successful and with news that Burley would finally have money to spend, fans of the club looked forward to the season.

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Nsiala 29 years old 6 0. Vincent-Young 25 years old 6 0. Burgess 26 years old 12 0. At that stage, they were drawn against lower division opposition in Birmingham City, and won the first-leg at Portman Road by a goal to nil.

However, when they travelled to Birmingham, the tie gradually unravelled, losing on aggregate after Extra Time. Considering the Blues took Liverpool all the way to penalties in the final, it could be seen as a missed opportunity. The Ipswich fairytale would only be a one-season wonder though. Despite a promising run of form over the Christmas period, The Tractor Boys were relegated back to the First Division.

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