Jim Pleased With Performance - Ipswich Town News
Boss Jim Magilton was generally pleased with his side's display as they defeated West Brom 2-1 at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.
Magilton told the club site: "Obviously the result is important but at this stage of pre-season, it's all about getting the miles into the players.
"I was delighted with the application and attitude of the players. It was first class and the game is a stepping stone to August 9th and Preston.â€Â
Magilton admitted his side may have been fortunate to have been awarded a penalty after clearance struck Jonathan Greening on the hand, while West Brom claimed Carl Hoefkens was fouled in the run-up to Kevin Lisbie's late winner: "We probably had the better of two refereeing decisions, but we passed the ball well against a Premier League team.
"Tommy Smith will be all the better for 90 minutes against that class opposition and we have come through the game with no injuries, I think."
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