They started the party early at Portman Road, with fans drinking morning beers and letting off blue flares as the team bus arrived. Needing a result on the final day of the season can often be nerve-racking, but that was not the case here as Ipswich ended their 22-year absence from the Premier League with the promotion carnival lasting all afternoon.
Mike Dodds admits the Sunderland hierarchy, coaching staff and players all have to take responsibility for a season that has “not been good enough”.
Barry Bannan was the Man of the Match as Sunderland lost 2-0 to Sheffield Wednesday on the final day of the season.