x

Jim: We Need to Win All Five - Ipswich Town News

Boss Jim Magilton said his side need to win all five of their remaining fixtures to secure a play-off place after Saturday's disappointing 2-0 defeat at Colchester United.

Magilton said: "We need to win all five of our games now - we have two massive home games coming up and we have to win them both.

"Today was a poor result from our point of view. I don't think we took Colchester lightly.

"The lad Vernon has taken his goals very well - but they were two shocking goals for us to concede.

"We had some good chances but didn't take them and that came back to haunt us.

"It's a big disappointment for us, losing today, and we need a reaction. We started brightly but the first goal in any game is crucial and they got it.

"It was a bad goal to give away from our perspective, they were both soft goals.

"We had a lot of possession in the second half but we never really opened them up.

We didn't get enough shots in, didn't get enough crosses in for my liking.

"Their keeper made a good save from Jordan and one or two other saves as well but we never hurt them enough.

"The defeat obviously dents our play-off hopes, but we are still in there fighting and we need the players to stand up and be brave now. There is pressure of course, but as a player you have to deal with it. And we need to deal with it over the rest of the season."

Former Blue Geraint Williams was unsurprisingly delighted with his side's win: "It was a pleasing performance, but it was the result that was important today. In any derby to keep a clean sheet is great.

"Scott Vernon is probably the best finisher we have at the club and tactically he's excellent - I'm sure he'll score a lot of goals for us.

"It's still going to be very difficult for us but it's important we keep the nucleus of the squad together.

"We'll be looking to keep the players we want to keep and build for the future."

What to read next:

Phillips and Townsend Still Out and Sickness in the Camp, But Szmodics Back in Training
Kalvin Phillips and Conor Townsend remain sidelined and there’s been some illness in the camp, but Sammie Szmodics is back training ahead of Sunday’s final game of the season at home to West Ham, while manager Kieran McKenna expects most of the Blues’ longer-term injured to be able to return at the start of pre-season training.
McKenna: Delap's Spent the Week Looking at His Options and Having Conversations
Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed Blues striker Liam Delap has spent this week looking at his options, having been given permission to speak to Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle, the clubs leading the chase for his signature.
Former Loanee Williams Handed Suspended Sentence
Former Blues loanee Brandon Williams was sentenced to 14 months in prison, suspended for two years, at Chester Crown Court this morning.
[Podcast] Blue Monday - New Podcast Now Online
A new podcast from the Blue Monday team is now available.
Al-Hamadi in Iraq Squad
Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been named in the Iraq squad for their World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Jordan in June.
Forest Eyeing Davis
TWTD understands Nottingham Forest are again keeping tabs on Blues left-back Leif Davis.
Taylor: We're in Good Stead For Next Season
Town midfielder Jack Taylor has dismissed suggestions that confidence is an issue within the playing squad, the Blues having won just one of their last 18 Premier League matches.
Emmanuel-Thomas Admits Drugs Smuggling Charges
Ex-Blues forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a plot to smuggle class B drugs into the UK.
Yeovil Announce Match for Marcus
Yeovil Town have announced a Match for Marcus, a friendly celebrating the career of Marcus Stewart against Bristol Rovers at Huish Park on Saturday 19th July, and are inviting fans of the striker’s other former clubs to attend.
Ogbene Overwhelmed to Win Community Award
Blues winger Chieo Ogbene admitted he was overwhelmed to be named the club’s PFA Community Champion at Monday’s End-of-Season Dinner at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall.