'The matchday experience... I love it!' - fans on club football's return

With pre-season officially in full swing, we asked you to tell us what you're looking forward to about club football returning.

Here are some of your replies:

Ollie: Plenty to look forward to for Town fans. Another summer of change. Gary O'Neil has taken over from our beloved Kieran McKenna. Although there have been a lot of mixed emotions around the departure and arrival, Town fans will get behind the manager and the team come the first game against Sunderland. We have the opportunity to have a second crack at the big league. It's fair to say the club is in a better position from our last promotion, and fans will know what to expect from the season. We're all hopeful we can avoid relegation this time.

David: A solid team with loads of spirit that gives 100% each game.

Steve: The excitement of the matchday experience, from my journey to Portman Road, being in the fan zone, having a burger, meeting up with my son then the football, cheering the team on win, lose or draw, the banter. It's also my escape from daily life. I love it!

Tiny: Some more new signings. Hopefully we will stay up.

James: Looking forward to being back in the Premier League and hopefully finishing above Spurs.

Tim: Seeing so many well-known players and managers at Portman Road again will be great. VAR much less welcome!

Will: O'Neil still being in post after Christmas because the team are performing to the required level to have at least a decent shout of survival.