Jim: Town Have Tricky Start to Season - Ipswich Town News
Boss Jim Magilton feels the Blues have been handed a tough start to the new season with the visit of Preston North End followed by games against Burnley, Wolves, Watford and Reading.
Magilton told the club site: "It's always nice to be at home on the first day. Preston are a good footballing side though, and improved throughout last season, so it will be a tough game, I'm sure.
"Looking at the first four or five games, it's a difficult start. Burnley away is always hard, while Wolves, Watford and Reading are clubs that you would expect to be in the mix for the promotion places."
You can see Town's full fixture list for 2008/09 here.
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