Ipswich Town fan’s receives great news on season ticket renewed by Sky Bet after 40 years of loyalty
Nina Battle has had her Ipswich Town season ticket renewed by Sky Bet
Ipswich are set to embark upon their first top flight campaign since 2002
Nina was nominated for the ‘For The Fans’ award by the club
Ipswich Town fan Nina Battle has had her 2024/25 season ticket renewed for free, with Sky Bet covering the cost, to celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League.
Nina, a devoted supporter of Ipswich Town, was nominated by the club to receive a special reward from Sky Bet, honoring her deep connection with the team that spans over four decades, since she attended her first home match in the 1980s.
Ipswich Town holds a significant place in Nina’s life, as she and her late husband, Gary, regularly attended home games together until Gary’s passing earlier this season. Despite his illness, Gary remained committed to attending matches with Nina until the very end. The support from fellow fans and the Ipswich Town club staff provided solace and cherished memories during this challenging period.
Championship: Ipswich Town secure Premier League ticket after 22 yearshttps://t.co/sos2o239q3
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In recognition of Ipswich Town’s promotion to the top tier of English football and to acknowledge Nina’s enduring bond with her club, Sky Bet, alongside Ipswich Town and the EFL, will present her with the reward as part of its ‘For The Fans’ campaign. This initiative celebrates modern football fan culture and aims to enhance the matchday experience for supporters.
Ipswich Town fans celebrated their "long-awaited" return to the Premier League after they secured promotion over weekend.
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Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the news, Nina emphasized the importance of Ipswich Town in her life, especially during difficult times. She fondly reminisced about her shared passion for the club with Gary, describing their emotional journey as fans, and expressed joy at Ipswich’s resurgence, with large crowds attending matches. Nina expressed her belief that Gary would have been thrilled with the club’s success.
For the first time in 22 years..@IpswichTown fans can once again call themselves a Premier League club 🙌
Kieran McKenna is taking #itfc on the journey of a lifetime 🚜 pic.twitter.com/LI7dCczVLk
— Sky Bet (@SkyBet) May 4, 2024
Daniel Sales, a spokesperson for Sky Bet, praised Nina as an exemplary representation of football fan culture in the UK. He highlighted her strong connection with Ipswich Town and the broader fan community, emphasizing that such relationships epitomize the essence of football fandom. Sky Bet is delighted to recognize Nina’s dedication by covering her season ticket for the 2024/25 season as part of the ‘For The Fans’ campaign.