“I have worked with Ed and his management team on various initiatives over the years and welcomed Ed and his guests to Portman Road for many games.
“He has shown his support for his hometown in lots of ways and this is another example of that.
“We look forward to seeing Ed – and every other supporter – back at Portman Road next season.”
Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League in 2002 and their owners are trying to bring back the glory days.
But they will remain in League One next term as they sit ninth in the table heading into the final game of the season.
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