Centre-half Luke Woolfenden believes Kieran McKenna’s appointment as Blues boss has presented a fresh start for players such as himself who have been on the fringes for much of this season.
The 23-year-old made only two league appearances after the end of August before returning to the side under interim-manager John McGreal when the Blues faced Sunderland a week before Christmas.
The academy product subsequently kept his place and impressed during new boss McKenna’s first match as the Blues defeated Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 at Portman Road.
"I’ve not played that much this year for different reasons but I’m looking to kick on now and get back in the team,” Woolfenden told the club site.
"It’s a fresh start and a chance for a few of us to get out there and go again. When you’re not playing, it’s the worst thing in the world. Now, with a new start, you can get your head together, see if you are in the plans and go from there.
"All of the sessions have been really good, really sharp and really intense. It’s been a lot of football fitness rather than just running. It’s been very game-related, so I’ve found it really good.
"Kieran has been at the biggest club in England and one that is definitely in the top three biggest clubs in the world [Manchester United], so I've just been picking his brains about that.
"Just knowing how the top athletes live and work will be good for me and everyone else at the club.”