Emmanuel and Rotherham Targeting Wembley - Ipswich Town News

On-loan Blues right-back Josh Emmanuel will be looking to secure a place in the League One play-off final when his Rotherham side host Scunthorpe in the second leg of their semi-final this evening (Sky Sports Main Event/Football 7.30pm).

The Millers and Iron drew 2-2 at Glanford Park in the first leg on Saturday with Emmanuel completing the full 90 minutes and playing a significant part in his side’s second goal.

Emmanuel has spent the season at the New York Stadium, making 35 starts and one sub appearances without scoring.

The 20-year-old, who is contracted to the Blues until the summer of 2019 with the club having an option for a further season, recently picked up Rotherham’s Young Player of the Year award.

If the Millers win tonight they will face Shrewsbury at Wembley on Saturday 27th May. Shrews boss Paul Hurst, who remains a leading contender to take over at Town, was last night named the League Managers Association League One Manager of the Year.

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