Sir Alf Ramsey's memorial service will be held in Ipswich and not London.

Hundreds of senior figures from the game, including the victorious 1966 squad, will assemble in Ipswich for the service in what appears to be a calculated snub to the football establishment.

They have been invited at the request of Lady Ramsey but the choice of St Mary-Le-Tower church was probably inspired by her husband's feelings.

Ipswich Town Supporters Club have commissioned bronze statues of Sir Alf to be erected at Portman Road and the FA is considering erecting a permanent memorial to Sir Alf following his death last week at the age of 79.

But the manager renowned for his frosty style never appeared to forgive those who sacked him from the England job after he delivered football's biggest prize.

Sir Alf will be buried in a private family funeral attended by Sports Minister Tony Banks and Sir Bobby Charlton on Friday.

Many people are expected to attend the public service on May 15, one of the few Saturdays that has no Premiership fixtures, that loud-speakers may have to be erected so that some can listen outside the church.

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