Ipswich Town, who have been promoted to the Premier League, has a strong chance of staying in the top flight next season, according to former Spurs star Ossie Ardiles. Despite the general trend of newly promoted teams being favorites for relegation, Ardiles believes that Ipswich’s previous experience in the top flight will work in their favor. He commends Ipswich for their excellent performance and believes that they have a good chance of avoiding relegation.
Alongside Ipswich Town, Championship winners Leicester City secured automatic promotion to the Premier League, while Southampton clinched their place in the top flight with a win in the play-off. Ardiles acknowledges that historically, promoted teams are often at risk of relegation but he is optimistic about the chances of Ipswich and Leicester due to their prior experience in the Premier League. He is confident that they will not be relegated next season.
Ardiles and fellow former Argentinian international Ricky Villa recently visited a pub in Hertfordshire to celebrate national independence day. The pair, who both played for Spurs after winning the World Cup with Argentina, engaged in football discussions with patrons at the pub. Ardiles, who lives locally, shared fond memories of playing against Ipswich when Bobby Robson was the manager. He expressed his desire to see Ipswich return to their former glory.
Ardiles and Villa’s visit to the pub in Hertfordshire was a part of celebrations marking national independence day. They enjoyed the FA Cup final and answered questions about football and their careers. Ardiles, who has a connection to the pub’s owner, highlighted the memorable matches he played against Ipswich and his admiration for the club’s history. He remains hopeful for Ipswich’s success in
