Skipper Carlos Edwards has revealed that he has ambitions to enter the coaching and management side of the game once he finally decides to hang up his boots. The Trinidadian is 34 next Wednesday, but shows no signs of retiring any time soon.

Edwards says he has no problem with dealing with the type of stresses and strains that boss Paul Jewell is currently under: “If I am put off by the pressure I should just pack it in now and go and work in a pub or something. I would love to go into management one day.

“The beauty of it is that you don’t know what to expect. I am going to continue giving my all for the manager, the club and the fans, then see how it goes from there.”

He says he enjoys wearing the skipper’s armband, which he was handed midway through last season: “As the captain I have a responsibility on and off the pitch. I want us to push up the table into the top half and then go from there.

“It won’t just be my voice in the dressing room because everyone is a leader and they can all voice their opinions on certain things.

“It is up to me to take those opinions back to the manager and he will have the final word. To be fair everyone is absolutely buzzing and while we know the table doesn’t lie, that we really are in the bottom two, it is only going to get better with us sticking together as a team, as a squad and as a management unit. We believe we can go forward.”

Edwards’s relationship with boss Paul Jewell remains strong, although he pointed out: “Whatever discussions the players are having I will not be rushing to tell the manager.

“But if he wants to have a word with me concerning certain things I will have no choice but to tell him ‘This is the situation’. If he thinks things are getting a bit out of hand it is up to him to stamp his authority.

“If he asks the questions I will answer and tell him about any concerns the lads might have. Then it is up to him.”

On a personal note Edwards says that his twins, born prematurely weighing two pounds each, are in good health having celebrated their first birthdays last week.

The babies spent the first six weeks of their lives in hospital, including a spell in intensive care, before being allowed home to Edwards and his wife Denille.

He said: “My wife and kids are the ones who keep me going — that’s the secret. I’m happy and they always say that if a footballer is happy at home he is going to enjoy his football and I hope it continues.

“I’m feeling fit and doing whatever it takes to keep going. I take every day as it comes and I am enjoying my football.

“The twins are both very good. The doctors have given them the all-clear and they are keeping me on my toes. They are also keeping me up at night!”

Meanwhile, Blues midfielder Josh Carson was an unused sub as Northern Ireland impressively drew 1-1 in Portugal last night.

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Rentaghost added 07:07 - Oct 17 Player manager. Maybe an idea?
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oscarwhiting added 07:23 - Oct 17 He can't drive a car he can't drive a car Carlos Edwards he can't drive a car
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Urchin added 07:29 - Oct 17 Oscarwhiting- judging from that comment I presume you're not yet old enough to.
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bigolconnor added 07:51 - Oct 17 Sounds like the dressing room has gone and Carlos is offering his services. Poor Jewellius Caesar. It also sounds like Carlos has left reality. For the money footballers get it isn't exactually difficult for a player to get out of bed in the morning. I do like him though, just saying.
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TimmyH added 08:03 - Oct 17 I've got my sights set on being a manager, I've no qualifications or experience in the game other than Essex Senior League stuff but wouldn't do no worse than Jewell at present.
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prickettboy3 added 08:19 - Oct 17 I like the idea of a young, un-proven Manager to take up the reigns next. Maybe Carlos or even Chris Kiwomya. Someone with Ipswich in their heart with someone such as Bryan Klug as their Assistant to bounce idea's off. That's the way forward for me.
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bigolconnor added 08:37 - Oct 17 Let's get Jaap Stam and Ruud van Nistelroy in as joint managers. That'll be defence and attack sorted. The rest of the team can work it out for themselves. Equally ridiculous a suggestion. Sorry prickettboy3.
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Dissboyitfc added 08:38 - Oct 17 A young unproven manager, would be a big no no. We need a proven manager if we are to climb out of this league, been in this league far too long....... COYB
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bigolconnor added 08:44 - Oct 17 For me, we either stick with Jewell or get Martin O'neill. Seeing as the latter is highly unlikely. Why dont we just ride out this roller coaster. It's been nauseating so far but, in the words of D:ream "things can only get better"
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ericclacton added 08:44 - Oct 17 Pity we dont have 18, Carlos's diamond geezer and a brilliant footballer.
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SpecialK79 added 08:48 - Oct 17 Urchin - I think he was referring to the carlos' chant at games
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brittaniaman added 08:49 - Oct 17 Yes Dissboy !! a 10 year hangover is far too long in this league ?? BUT I do not mean a fall through the trapdoor to get out of this league COYB !!
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Karlosfandangal added 08:51 - Oct 17 Jewell is here to stay till at least Christmas , if you are about to get rid you don't let them sign 5 loan players in a week. Get the feeling that Loach was brought in as we only had the 1 keeper, for the money we paid good buy,better than ALB but still an average keeper so good back up, Would like us to sign Henderson if possible but don't think West Ham will let him go, so hope Jewell is looking for a keeper.

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WarkyWonderLand added 08:58 - Oct 17 So which of the loans won't be named given we have so many? And surely to gain confidence you stick by your man so to drop loach would completely do the opposite in my opinion. And if Henderson plays and costs us points does he then drop him? After all jewell is now replacing the players he brought to the club with loans and temporary contracts, how does that give the players any confidence?

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ArnieMsBigToe added 08:59 - Oct 17 TERRY BUTCHER !!!
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levington added 09:40 - Oct 17 A shoe shop or a KFC?
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SammyT added 09:54 - Oct 17 To be fair to Oscar Whiting, hes only quoting a song sung about Carlos. The second half is "Hes getting the Bus, Hes getting the buuuuuus, Carlos Edwards, hes getting the bus" Carlos finds the song funny (he said so at awards evening) and always gives it the thumbs up fromt he pitch when he hears it.
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brian_a_mul added 10:00 - Oct 17 Player/Manager for Town, Not for me. we all saw the diciplinary problems Jim had. Im not saying he wouldnt make a good manager, he could well do. Anyway there is still plenty of running left in his legs! Delighted his twins are doing well.
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Legend added 10:06 - Oct 17 Top man Carlos! About the only player who wears the shirt with pride. And good luck at with the Managerial Ambitions, it's just a pity that our current manager and CEO doesnt have any!!!
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JustSpivvyChops added 10:36 - Oct 17 I felt sure he would become a driving instructor.
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SomershamBlue added 10:37 - Oct 17 Best player we have - and not his fault he is played out of position. Always puts in a shift. More like him and we would not be in our current position.
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baldman added 10:52 - Oct 17 I like carlos and think under are next manager who let's hope has good man manager skills could be number 2 because that's my only concern for him as to what bad habbits has he picked over the last few years under 2 of the worst managers we have ever had duncan aside
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levington added 11:29 - Oct 17 Manager at Poundland?
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michael99 added 11:30 - Oct 17 I love carlos he is a brilliant player and so fit&hardly ever injued(just a pity he has to play at fullback he really is a wingback a bit like cressy)however i have been thinking it is time for a "jewell out "chant now and" we want terry butcher",he has done his apprentiship now and i feel is ready for ipswich(lets be realistic we aint never gonna get martin o'neil or harry rednap are we)c'mon what do you all think?

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Big_Foot_Blue added 14:31 - Oct 17 Great player, solid captain and I'm glad his kids are doing well since they put football in perspective.
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