Blues boss Mick McCarthy has praised owner Marcus Evans for the support he has given him during his time at Portman Road
While the job he’s doing might not be appreciated by all Town fans at present, the Blues manager says it is by the man who employs him: "Absolutely, he’s great. I’ve always said to you, his support is fantastic.
"People might say ‘He isn’t spending money!’, but it’s not all about that because he spent a load of money with other people and it didn’t work.
"But I get that emotional and moral support and when it has gone wrong or we have had a bad performance, he doesn’t mention it. And I don’t need that rubbing it in from the top.”
McCarthy says it’s often been the case in his career that he’s been appreciated by fans of clubs after he’s gone, not least by supporters of Saturday's opponents Wolves, who were relegated to League One in the seasons following his February 2012 sacking.
"It’s funny, generally as I’ve gone back as a player or a manager I’ve sometimes been more appreciated than when I was there!” he added. "I think where I’m stood might appreciate that more than a lot.”
Just as Town fans booed the Blues off after the 1-0 home defeat to Rotherham a fortnight ago, Wolves fans chanted ‘boring, boring’ during the second half of the weekend 0-0 draw with Town, their fifth at Molineux this season and their second in a row at home.
"We should also give the away team some credit,” reflected McCarthy. "We’ll take a bit of credit from Saturday and Rotherham should take some credit because they performed well on the day. Happens, doesn’t it?”
Meanwhile, Town’s U21s are in action away against Barnsley at their training ground this afternoon (KO 1pm).
With the first-team in action against Charlton at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, it’s unlikely that any senior players will be involved.