Town keeper Andy Marshall says he is not bothered by the section of Town supporters who regularly boo him. The former Norwich keeper has had a difficult time with form and dissenting fans since joining the Blues in the summer of 2001.

However, he says the treatment does not come as a surprise: "Having played for the Canaries I expected it to haunt me. I put my head down and get on with it.

"The majority of fans are fantastic and know that I am here to do a job. It is a job for Ipswich Town and not for Norwich City.

"When I make a mistake it is a genuine one and not because I once played for Norwich. My only aim is to get Ipswich Town back into the Premiership.

"I have explained to Joe Royle that the criticism goes over my head. I can handle it and am hardened to it. It is something I expected."

The 27-year-old predicts a play-off position finish for Town but not for his old club: "We will certainly finish above them, and I forecasted two months ago that Norwich would slip.

"They do not have strength in depth to maintain a challenge."

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