Boss Mick McCarthy hailed Town drawing Manchester United at Old Trafford in the third round of the Capital One Cup as “fabulous”, but admitted he might have to change his policy of fielding his youngsters in the competition against such stiff opposition.

“It’s a fabulous draw,” he told the club site. “I don’t mind travelling to that one. I thought we might get someone away from League Two when we have to travel miles and the pressure is on but that’s a great trip to make.

“I’m pleased for the fans as well. Over 700 have made it to Doncaster tonight so that’s a great draw for them. I’m sure they will look forward to it.”

He added: “I said that I would play the kids whoever we played but I might have to think again now!

"I’ll have Bish back and Kevin Bru and a few others. We will have a stronger squad and we will see where we are when that game comes around.”

The game at Old Trafford is likely to be on Wednesday 23rd September with Manchester United playing on the preceding Sunday.

Meanwhile, debutant goalscorer James Alabi was pleased with his performance, his goal and more than anything the victory: “It was a great debut for me personally but all the lads have done well tonight to come from behind and win the game.

“Doncaster made us work hard for the win tonight but we showed good character and deserved it in the end. The fans have made a long trip and I’m just pleased we’ve sent them home happy.

“The gaffer has given the young lads a chance tonight and that’s one of the main reasons I joined Ipswich, because he does show that belief.

“I’m delighted to score and it was a poacher’s finish really. Hopefully that can be the first of many when I’m given a chance. I just promise to work hard and see where it takes me and, of course, the club.”

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iaintaylorx added 23:47 - Aug 25 wish we got a bit club though... ;)
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iaintaylorx added 23:48 - Aug 25 big*
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BlueandTruesince82 added 23:50 - Aug 25 Utd? Alsorans. COYB.
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JimInGreensboro added 00:04 - Aug 26 Foreshadow of next season in the Prem.
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cooper4england added 00:11 - Aug 26 Going to be a shame to ruin Neymar's debut
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Eireannach_gorm added 00:50 - Aug 26 "I'll have Bish back and Kevin Bru and a few others. We will have a stronger squad and we will see where we are when that game comes around.” Don't do it Mick. It would be smart squad building if the 'second' team was rewarded for their efforts. Tabby will sort Neymar anyway.
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Scottie9 added 02:14 - Aug 26 We've got a great squad this season and have every chance of progressing to the 4th round. Belief, determination and fan support is all we need. Let's get behind the blues for every game that we can personally make and listen to and with this game....well, let's show the players that the best fans in the world are right behind them :-)
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FromIpswichToPhoenix added 06:05 - Aug 26 What a wonderful draw. Can't wait!
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jas0999 added 06:17 - Aug 26 Great draw! Reward for beating the lower league sides this season. I'm sure there will be a great following.
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toxtethblue added 08:19 - Aug 26 How many do man u get for cup games? How many tickets will we get?
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warktheline added 08:56 - Aug 26 Great draw....let's not forget MK Dons!
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Lightningboy added 08:58 - Aug 26 ...time for some revenge (1995).
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rickw added 09:01 - Aug 26 I'm sure we'll change the team for Man Utd, but it wouldn't be great experience for kids to go there and get thrashed, Mick will have to find the balance between resting some first team players and giving Man Utd a game
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dalinghooblue added 09:02 - Aug 26 To win the trophy, we will have to beat some of the 'big' teams so we might as well start now. Onwards and Upwards.
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Fixed_It added 09:09 - Aug 26 I'm sure most of the first team players won't want to be rested for this one though. Tough call for MM to make.
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Currie10 added 09:48 - Aug 26 Revenge!? We beat them 3-2 the same season and they lost the league by 1 point. Everytime a Man Utd " superfan" points out the 9-0 I inform them of this and they crawl back under their rock.
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Slambo added 09:54 - Aug 26 Currie10 - let's not forget the 6-0 evisceration we administered back in '79-'80! A much greater achievement, as back then football was fairer and you didn't just have to have a massive cheque book to build a competitive team...
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BackTheBlues added 10:09 - Aug 26 United Away... The Theatre of Nightmares for the Manchester fans in September!
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gibbo added 11:05 - Aug 26 Difficult one for the boss, it will not be fair to drop the youngsters who have got us in the 3rd Round draw but then again how many of the first team have played at Old Trafford.
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tractorgrl added 11:21 - Aug 26 Got to be inflatables day hasn't it?🎈🎈🎈🎈
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strikalite added 16:28 - Aug 26 gibbo, the first team will get to run out at OT next season ;)...we need a blend obviously, as rickw said it wouldn't be good for the kids to get a thrashing, though of course we hoped they wouldn't, but we all know how difficult it could be.. Great draw for all of us...
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Paulblue62 added 16:51 - Aug 26 Play the u21s Mick, Utd are sh1te.
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blueboy1981 added 19:40 - Aug 26 Let's not see this as anything other than a chance to go there and cause an upset - probably the best chance we have had of doing so for many a long year. Going there to do the business - has to be the plan, Bring it on.
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