I never joined the debate about whether Keane should be sacked but I can now reveal that I actually like the man and I really wanted him to succeed. Alas, his team selections, match tactics and substitutions were all too often pretty bizarre, which ultimately led to too many defeats (albeit be were ratheer unlucky in some games) and thus his downfall. I was hoping that he would do a Bobby Robson, a couple of poor seasons before making his mark, but it wasn't to be. As for a successor? Please God not Paul Jewel (the man can hardly speak English!) and definitely not Fat Sam.

jewell no no no no !!! i dont like him rather have magilton back.

I dont think we as fans have been abusive, at the end of the day we support Ipswich Town FC and the badge on the shirt. A lot of fans had lost the faith and ability in Roy Keane.

Clegg should look at his own performance as well,; why has it taken so long to resolve the situation?

pity it did not work out for all concerned, so another victory for the chavs, let's hope the new manager can start with more than 50% not wanting him sacked within the first month.

It was the right move for all concerned. It lifts this black cloud over the club and the town I'm now very excited about are future. Very proud to be blue this morning!

who ever it is (exeptions of Bryan Gunn and Megson and no Karlosvandango foriegner who needs a translater) lets get behind our new Manager and support our Team and see now how bad it really got under Roy Keane, this is a great day for our Club and lets us not be dissapointed but United for the future!
COYB!!!!!!!

anyone is better than what we have going through the last 2 years.......... happy days indeed

I don't know how it can be a great day for the club!?! - sacking a manager (sad but needed to be done) - winning a trophy or getting promoted is a great day, lets get things into context here!

lunatic38

100% agree

COYB

please let it NOT be Gordon Strachan ! can you imagine that

Please not Darren Ferguson. Would be a poor appointment. I would be happy with Paul Jewell. Lets get right behind are next boss. I was behind Keane but I lost faith in october/November.

TractorRoyno1...I expect you'll have nobody to support now until your beloved Roy gets another job.

tractoroyno1, where you happy then ? 3pts off relegation when we should be in the play offs. You need to take stock mate, Mr Keane is a fantastic footballer but he never made a manager, 2 years of disapointment and crap football have come to an end, lets get back to what we did best and PLAY FOOTBALL.

how much will we get at auction for all his useless sunderland and man u mates he filled this club up with ?

Any chance of sacking Clegg too while we're at it?


The new manager needs to sort out:

a new right back.
a new left back.
a playmaker in midfield.
a new striker.

..whoever it is,he's got his work cut out trying to sort out the mess that Keano the clown's left behind.

I hope its Curbs, rather than Jewell - I would rather keep Keano like we kept Sir Bobby- what do Clegg and Evans Know about picking good managers !

Everyone is having a go a Roy Keane as if he is the only person responsible for the clubs predicament and decline. What about the spineless and thick players at the club who have shown no guts or fire and have beeen turned over regularly by inferior teams. And how about the fans whose only weekly entertainment is 90 mins of moaning with their middle aged, depressed and miserable friends on Saturdays. To get anyone to take over this shambles is going to take some convincing. And by the way what has Clegg done, ever? He should have done the decent thing and walked.

Fantastic news.

If Marcus Evans is after massive PR he should go for Ray Wilkins. With Chelseas in the cup on Sunday and butch at the helm for that game the publicity would be massive. Great coach, the reason Chelsea are now falling apart, although not sure if he'd be a good manager. I'd be optimistic if he was the choice.

Unfortunately rumours about Jewell seem very strong. Disappointing. Another Joe Royle - one of the most painful periods I've witnessed. I could see us going down under Jewell.

Keano was an exciting appointment but quickly showed he didn't have what it takes. Destroyed team spirit, poor signings (did he even watch them play before signing them?) and falling out with Walters after backing him as the epicentre of his new team shows how fickle he is. No player can give his best with that kind of erratic behaviour from his manager. Walters gave us everything, was voted Players Player and Fans Player of the Year but Keane humiliated him after one disagreement. If he does that to the players he rates I really feel for Counago, Garvan, etc. who were 100% Ipswich but were thrown away.

Unlucky Keano. Alot to learn about man management. Crossing my fingers for Wilkins, Hughton, Curbs, Southgate or O'Neill........please not Jewell....pleeease!

Best day in recent years for ITfc, never the man for our club.

I wonder if Jewell will be bringing his s*x videos down this way?

With Paulio Jewellio we'll be no better off in a years time.

By picking Paul Jewel, Ipswich fans will have 'the perfect storm'. An unpopular manager, a fight against relegation, no money for players and unlimited moaning for months.

GOOD