Sheepshanks steps down

Ipswich chairman resigns after 14 years

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Sheepshanks steps down

Sheepshanks: Stepping down

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David Sheepshanks has resigned as chairman of the Ipswich board after 14 years in the role.

Club owner Marcus Evans will take over the position, while Sheepshanks will stay on as chairman of Ipswich Town Plc and the Ipswich Town Community Trust.

Sheepshanks believes there are bright times ahead for the Tractor Boys and has backed the new management team to take the club into the Premier League once again.

Explaining his decision to step down, Sheepshanks told Ipswich's official website: "The club has now entered a new era with Marcus Evans, Simon Clegg and Roy Keane at the helm and I feel it is the right time for me to step down as chairman of the club board.

"I am pleased that Marcus will succeed me as he strives to get Ipswich Town back to the Premier League.

"My experience within football will be made available to the club and the board at all times."

Evans also expressed his appreciation for Sheepshanks' loyal service at Portman Road since 1995.

"I would like to thank David for his help over the last 16 months since I became involved with the club and for his many years dedicated service," said Evans.

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