Former Blues skipper Matt Holland has backed the appointment of Mick McCarthy as the new Town boss but says he hasn’t spoken to his former Ireland manager about a position at Portman Road, as had been widely reported.
Holland tweeted: "Excellent appointment by ITFC - Mick McCarthy is a very good manager and as honest as they come. The very best of luck to him and Terry.
"He also has a very dry sense of humour and will put a smile back on the players' faces. Three points on Saturday now!
"And, for the record, I haven't spoken to him. He has far more pressing issues - like getting ITFC off the foot of the table!”
Former loan keeper David Stockdale has also tweeted his good wishes to Town supporters: "A special good luck to waking ITFC fans and Mick MCarthy. Let’s get this massive club back where it belongs!”
Ex-England skipper Gary Lineker has also wished McCarthy well with Town: "Good luck to Mick McCarthy at Ipswich. Very sound appointment. Top man!”
Town are holding a press conference at 5pm which BBC Radio Suffolk is broadcasting live online.