Jewell: Championship So Tough - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Paul Jewell assessed the Blues’ 2011/12 fixture list after its release earlier today and says it shows what a tough league the Championship is. The Blues manager begins his first full campaign at Town with an away game at Bristol City, followed by a visit by Hull City.
Jewell said: "It just proves what a tough league this is. Bristol had a slow start last season but picked up and were on a good run when we went down there and beat them.
"Hull were in the Premier League two years ago, Southampton have played at that level and are on a roll after coming up. Then you've got Leeds, Blackpool and Coventry, all who've been in the Premier League, after that.
"I know it's a cliché but it's true, every manager will tell you that every game in this division is tough.
"The fixtures coming out is an exciting time though. Managers, players, supporters, the media, they will all be looking at the games and counting down the days to August 6th."
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