With just three matches left in their brief Premier League return, Ipswich Town managed to avoid defeat in their final visit to Goodison Park, holding Everton to a 2-2 draw after their relegation was sealed in April.
Ipswich Town’s rollercoaster Premier League journey is nearing its end, but there’s still drama left before the curtain falls.
Despite collecting just 22 points from 35 matches, the Tractor Boys sit a point above Leicester City as the season winds down. Kieran McKenna, having led the club through back-to-back promotions, always faced an uphill task to keep his side afloat. Yet, even amid relegation, new talents have emerged—none more so than Liam Delap.
Delap’s performances have caught the eye, but his future at Portman Road appears increasingly uncertain. And after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Everton, a strange post-match act may have dropped a major clue about what comes next.
Delap’s bizarre wall-signing sparks speculation
In a surreal moment that left fans scratching their heads, Delap was spotted entering a house near Goodison Park and signing a wall. Everton fans quickly gathered to catch a glimpse as the Ipswich striker marked his name before casually stepping back outside.
The footage set off alarm bells—not just because of the oddity, but due to growing whispers that Everton could be prepared to activate Delap’s £30 million release clause. If true, that signature might not be the last one he places in the blue half of Merseyside this summer.
With other Premier League clubs likely watching closely—including David Moyes’ West Ham—Delap could soon have his pick of suitors.
Ipswich’s challenge: replace their rising star
Looking ahead, Ipswich will aim to bounce back immediately and are likely to be among the promotion contenders next season. However, replacing Delap won’t be easy. His 12 goals in 34 appearances, combined with his physical presence and box-to-box impact, made him a key cog in McKenna’s system.
As clubs like Southampton prepare for potential exits and Sheffield United eye history in the play-offs, Ipswich must act swiftly to find a clinical forward who can keep their Championship ambitions alive.
The summer promises high drama—and Ipswich may find themselves at the center of one of the transfer window’s most closely watched sagas.
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