Ipswich Town's chief executive is continuing to face an investigation over a video that appears to show him participating in chants about East Anglian rival shareholder Delia Smith.
Mark Ashton, who is also the club’s chief executive, was filmed chanting about former Norwich City majority shareholder Delia Smith during a post-match gathering at Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich.
He was joining in with the chants sung by fans describing Norwich City majority shareholder, Delia Smith, as a "f*****g a******e".
The incident took place earlier this month following Ipswich Town’s promotion-clinching win over QPR.
The Football Association (FA) investigation centres on whether Mr Ashton breached rule E3.1, which requires participants to "at all times act in the best interests of the game" and prohibits "improper" or "insulting" behaviour.
Former Norwich City striker Iwan Roberts criticised the chairman on social media.
Mr Roberts said: "Love a rivalry and a bit of banter but think the Ipswich CEO really needs to have a look at himself.
"The CEO singing what he did about Delia is a disgrace."
Possible consequences for a breach of rule E3.1 include a fine, suspension or a mandatory education course.
Delia Smith was previously involved in a separate incident in December 2023 during a match between Norwich City and Ipswich Town at Portman Road, where her car was attacked.
Mr Ashton was not the only Ipswich figure with something to say about Norwich during the celebrations for the club's second-place finish.
Marcelino Nunez, who joined the Tractor Boys from Norwich City at the beginning of the season, was filmed shouting: "F**k off, Norwich, come on Tractor Boys."
Delia Smith stepped down as majority shareholder at Carrow Road in 2024, after selling her stake in a group led by US businessman Mark Attanasio.
The FA has not yet concluded its investigation.
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