NEWS UPDATES: Ipswich Town: Harry Redknapp hopes Blues survive in Premier League

It has been disclosed by Harry Redknapp that he would ‘enjoy it’ if Ipswich Town succeeds in their 22-year return to the Premier League.

The former manager of West Ham and Tottenham, who previously advised former Blues owner Marcus Evans, had nothing but praise for the Suffolk club in response to a question concerning their consecutive promotions.

“Ipswich is a beautiful, excellent football team with a rich history that includes Alf Ramsey, Bobby Robson, and the work of George Burley. It’s wonderful to see them return there,” he remarked.

“When they visit Bournemouth, I am excited to see them. I’ll be present. Every week, I attend every Bournemouth game. I get my tickets and take the grandchildren along.

“I hope that Ipswich remains up. I genuinely do. I really hope they stay up. I’m hoping these take people by surprise.

“Everyone believed Bournemouth would lose when Eddie Howe came up with them back then; the stadium can accommodate 11,000 spectators.

However, they unexpectedly made a name for themselves in the Premier League, something I could never have predicted.

If you had told me twenty or thirty years ago that Bournemouth would play in the Premier League one day, we would have had 2,500 or 3,000 supporters.

“It differs from Ipswich. With amazing players like (Kevin) Beattie and Alan Brazil, Matt Holland, Arnold Muhren, and (Frans) Thijssen—the two Dutchmen who were among the first to arrive—Ipswich has always been a good team.

Redknapp talked on England’s prospects in Euro 2024 while serving as a brand ambassador for the free-to-play fantasy football game Solrare.

In response to Iceland’s 1-0 victory over England at Wembley on Friday, he said: “I really fancy us to win the Euros but that really was a bit of a downer.” If we’re being really honest, it does seem to raise some questions in your mind that weren’t there before.

“With everything the Icelandic goalie had to do, I could have easily played in goal instead of him.”We hit the target with one shot or something ridiculous.

“I was a little let down to hear Gareth (Southgate) state that our off-ball actions were more of a problem than our on-ball actions. I’m not sure I understand that one at all. Perhaps it’s too deep for me to grasp.”

“I think Harry Maguire’s a big loss for us, I really do,” he said. Although he may not be everyone’s favorite player, he excels in both roles during set plays and is a strong character and leader. He is well-liked by the athletes. He has a lot of personality both in the camp and with the team.We cannot deceive ourselves. That is the area of concern.

He continued, “When you look at the other squads and then you look at our squad, it’s an amazing group of players really.” England’s campaign begins against Serbia on Sunday night.

We have so much offensive talent that I believe we can dominate teams. I believe we need to go after teams and really take the game to them rather than trying to sit back and be overly defensive.

Gareth errs slightly on the side of caution. That’s how he does things. Though I would give this group a try, it works for him.

Jude Bellingham is now the main focus. What a gift. Is Kyle Walker a superior right-back anywhere? (Phil) Foden, the Premier League’s player of the year, most likely. Perhaps the greatest center forward in the world is Harry Kane. (Bukayo) Saka has two more years of experience under his belt. Declan Rice has gained additional experience.

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