Nashville fan seeks official Ipswich Town supporters’ club recognition
With five qualified members required for official status, the Nashville resident aims to establish a dedicated pub and watch party ahead of the season opener against Sunderland.
Marc Ardisson, an Ipswich Town supporter based in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking to establish an official supporters’ club for the Premier League football club. Ardisson, who has supported the team for 22 years, aims to recruit five members holding valid club memberships to secure official recognition from Ipswich Town Football Club.
He has utilised TikTok to locate fellow fans, a campaign that has reached nearly 100,000 views. To date, Ardisson has identified three potential members who could contribute to the required quota. The initiative is driven by his desire to create a dedicated pub in Nashville where fans can gather to watch Premier League matches.
Ardisson’s connection to the club began in August 2004 during a holiday in Orlando, Florida, when he met an Ipswich family while sheltering from Hurricane Charley. He continued to follow the Tractor Boys over the years, visiting Ipswich in 2012 and watching an away match against Crystal Palace in 2024. His commitment intensified following Ipswich Town’s promotion back to the Premier League for the 2024-25 season.
A watch party for the season opener against Sunderland is scheduled for Saturday at 09:00 local time. Ardisson stated that his goal is to find other Town fans in Nashville to watch matches together and establish a community space for the group.
It remains uncertain whether Ardisson will successfully recruit the additional members needed to gain official club recognition. The specific venue for the proposed supporters’ club pub has also not been confirmed at this stage.
