NEW Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton is writing to every lapsed Portman Road season ticket holder in a plea for them to change their minds and stay loyal to the Championship club.

By Elvin King

NEW Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton is writing to every lapsed Portman Road season ticket holder in a plea for them to change their minds and stay loyal to the Championship club.

The passionate Magilton is convinced he can bring the good times back to Portman Road - and is appealing to hesitant supporters to give him their backing - with the help of a discount scheme.

Season tickets sales have dropped off after a mediocre 2005/06 campaign under previous manager Joe Royle - and there is no secret that extra sales will increase Magilton's player budget.