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'Emotional' - Teary-eyed Ed Sheeran reacts as his beloved Ipswich secure Premier League promotion after 22-year absence

Ipswich Town
Premier League
Championship

Ed Sheeran got emotional as the singer's beloved Ipswich Town ensured they will return to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

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  • Sheeran teared up after match
  • Ipswich back in Premier League
  • Ended 22-year exile from top division

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The British singer-songwriter, who is known to be an ardent Ipswich Town fan, became emotional after the club returned to the Premier League, ending a 22-year exile. The Tractor Boys comfortably defeated Huddersfield 2-0 in their final match of the season to seal second place in the Championship behind Leicester City.

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  • WHAT ED SHEERAN SAID

    After Ipswich's triumph, Sheeran took to Instagram to share his joy and he can be seen teary-eyed while celebrating in the video he posted. In the story, he wrote: "Back to back promotions. First time in the Prem in 20 years. Emotional, well done lads."

    Ed Sheeran Ipswich Town Premier LeagueEd Sheeran Instagram
  • Kieran McKenna IpswichGetty

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Kieran McKenna's side, who had only gained promotion to the second tier last season, has now achieved consecutive promotions to return to top-flight football after more than two decades. They performed consistently throughout the 2023-24 season and are now ready to rub shoulders with some of the best clubs in the world.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR IPSWICH TOWN?

    For now, McKenna and his boys will enjoy a well-deserved break before they return to training to prepare for next season's challenge in the Premier League.