IPSWICH Town shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the takeover of the club by wealthy businessman Marcus Evans.A total of 98.9 per cent of the 71 per cent of shareholders who voted at the extraordinary general meeting backed the takeover, which could be worth £44 million to the club.

IPSWICH Town shareholders have overwhelmingly backed the takeover of the club by wealthy businessman Marcus Evans.

A total of 98.9 per cent of the 71 per cent of shareholders who voted at the extraordinary general meeting backed the takeover, which could be worth £44 million to the club.

For a full report on the vote, see Tuesday's Evening Star.