Skipper Luke Chambers has responded to Norwich striker Nelson Oliveira’s weekend claims that the Canaries are “a better club” than Town by pointing out the three stars above the Blues' badge, indicating the League Championship trophy, FA Cup and UEFA Cup which have occupied the Portman Road trophy cabinet, and suggesting the Portuguese frontman is “obviously not very well educated”.
Oliveira made the comments at the weekend after scoring Norwich’s equaliser during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hull City at Carrow Road.
"These are things that you take with a pinch of salt and you can’t let the occasion get to you,” Chambers told iFollow Ipswich when quizzed on Oliveira’s comments.
"I’m sure there’ll be a few words exchanged on Sunday and it’s a battle that we’re definitely looking forward to.”
He added: "The type of person that said it, you can’t really take too much that comes out of their mouth [seriously], they’re obviously not very well educated.
🗣 "There's three stars above the Ipswich crest on our shirts."
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"I think there are three stars above the Ipswich crest on our shirts. It’s something that adds a little bit extra.
"But knowing the guy and playing against him numerous times, he’s always got a lot to say for himself. We’ll look forward to it on Sunday.”