Keeper Márton Fülöp says a packed Portman Road gave the Blues a huge boost during last night’s 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory over Arsenal. The Hungarian glovesman vowed to continue his fine record against the Gunners when Town travel to the Emirates for the second leg on Tuesday 25th January.

Fülöp said: "The fans were unbelievable and gave the players a great boost by getting right behind the team.

"That was just what we needed and it was a great result for us. A draw would have been good but to win is sensational.

"Having 30,000 in the ground is what we want. I came here to help the team get in the Premier League because that is where you want to be. We want to have games like that every week.

"Last night the opposition was Premier League, the fans were Premier League, the media stuff was Premier League. That is what we have to aim for."

The 27-year-old says Town can withstand the onslaught which is likely to face them at the Emirates in the second leg as he always does well against the Gunners: “I’ve played Arsenal four times now and kept three clean sheets.

"I feel I have a hold over them — different to Chelsea where I have conceded seven goals in my last two games against them.

“Another clean sheet and we will be at Wembley. And I can do it. Our fans were unbelievable last night and they deserve to reach a big final.”

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DeliasFannyWarts added 00:45 - Jan 14 would loved to have been there. live in Melbourne now. but i did get up at 6.30am to watch it live on tv. would love to think that one day that same number of fans is a regular thing.
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truckertractorboy added 02:13 - Jan 14 Will make 1 small point on the crowd I was there northampton and wba small crowds but every single fan was right behind the team.singing from the start to the finish the wba game was amazing for how much noise the was from such a small crowd.thats the difference cause some reason at the league games apart from leeds there has been no atmosphere hopefully the change in Manager will change that

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btrevelyan added 08:31 - Jan 14 Should be filled to the rim, week in, week out
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TractorRoyNo1 added 09:15 - Jan 14 win several games on the trot and the old ground could be full every week - sccchimmple
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brogansnose added 09:21 - Jan 14 Truckertractor spot on, and move the away fans to the north too.
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bobble added 09:43 - Jan 14 clean sheet and a bit of attitude next week' drop the ticket prices by 40% and this team could go up .oh and free beer for all remaining cup games come on marcus we now you have the cash
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bleedblue added 09:53 - Jan 14 It made such a different being at Ipswich with a packed house! Incredible atmosphere and it istantly felt like I got my club back, with great support, great football, and a never say die attitude from ALL the players!! Incredible! I do love Fulop's passion too, he loves a double fist in the air celebration tot he crowd - gets me buzzing!! COYB!!
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