The atmosphere there was incredible, and it was clear to me that the entire town was hooked on this tournament. Even as I travelled to the club I heard cars honking their horns, flags draped down the sides and ‘Three Lions’ blaring from the radio.
It truly was a special day that brought the entire town together. I don’t think there was a pub, club or social bar in Ipswich that was not fully booked out ahead of the game, a great boost for some of the local businesses that have been struggling more than most during this ongoing pandemic.