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, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – claimed it is “very important” for the Tractor Boys to take advantage of Premier League riches and improve their facilities where possible.
Ipswich, who were promoted from the Championship as runners-up last term, have long planned to improve their training facilities., CEO Mark Ashton revealed the club are entering planning permission for a new state-of-the-art base. He claimed the development could cost anywhere from £20-30million and added that the Tractor Boys’ current facilities are the worst in the Premier League.
Ipswich have started the new season with four points from a possible 24 but are not in the relegation zone at present.Wyness claimed the investment “makes all the sense in the world”.Join the Football Insider WhatsApp channel to get all our exclusives and the breaking transfer news FIRST.“I was surprised that it is costing £30million. It doesn’t seem to be too big of a facility.
“But it’s very important for Ipswich to take advantage now, while they are in the Premier League – and give the club the right facilities.“If they do end up getting relegated this season, then they will attract the right players with these facilities – as well as use them for rest and recovery in a much harder league.”
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