"This is a big year for Ipswich. If they don't go up, there will be interest in a number of players and the squad could break up. One or two could be sacrificed but they wouldn't need to do that if they get in the Premier League, so it's definitely a big year for the club.
"It's been a terrific season for the goalkeeper Kelvin Davis, and there's potential interest in a lot of players.”
Former Town captain Holland also admitted that he was backing Town in their play-off semi-final against West Ham: "There are four teams vying a place. The law of averages says that you will win it one in four times. Perhaps they're due another and I've got my fingers crossed for them.
"I went to Upton Park last year and the lads weren't at their best on the night, but they will be better for that experience this year. They've played better this year. They looked like winning the Championship for a while."
Although Holland admits if Town face Derby in the final his loyalties could be divided: “I think Ipswich can do it this year but there are two other clubs in it and Derby and Preston have had good seasons. If it's Derby in the final, I'll be a bit torn, because George (Burley) was the one who gave me my break.”