Town lock down a 'legend'
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Some of the debate on this week's The Blue Hour on BBC Radio Suffolk focused on Wes Burns signing a new one-year contract.
"I'm absolutely delighted to have extended my stay at the club," said Burns, who has formed part of three promotion squads.
"I am so proud to have represented Ipswich Town for the last five years and to have achieved so much during that time. I love everything about the club and the area so to be able to stay and play in the Premier League again is something I am really looking forward to.
"Winning a third promotion last season was really special for the club and the town, and also for me personally, after working so hard to get back on the pitch after a long time out through injury. After missing so much of our last season in the Premier League, I'm really motivated to compete at the highest level again and help the club take the next step."
Speaking on The Blue Hour, fan and caller James said: "The longer it went on the more concerns there might have been that it was a deal that wasn't going to be made. To get that deal over the line at this point is very encouraging.
"As much as we spent a lot of money on that right side going into last season's promotion push, there's no doubt Burns ended the season as the best option on the right side. Having spent a lot of money on Kasey McAteer and Sindre Walle Egeli they are not going to be content with a place on the bench. It's a position where we are in more of a position of strength now. At the end of the day, competition can only be a good thing.
"Burns is a modern-day Ipswich Town legend, I don't think there's any doubt about that."
