Ipswich have nothing to be ashamed of

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Ipswich have nothing to be ashamed of

Understandably bowed towards the end of the first half at Portman Road. Knowing they had been completely outclassed and, in all likelihood, were already out of the game.

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Ipswich 2024/25 squad numbers

As is to be expected from a newly-promoted outfit, Ipswich have invested heavily in their squad for the 2024/25 season. As a result, there have been some significant changes to shirt numbers.

Having been on loan last season, Omari Hutchinson will wear the number 20 again following his permanent move to Portman Road, while expensive recruits Liam Delap and Jacob Greaves will don the numbers 19 and 24 respectively.

But Kieran McKenna’s side need not dwell on such a performance, simply because it’s not a reflection of their standing at this level. It would be สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น hyperbole to suggest City were back to their absolute peak Pep Guardiola levels, but they certainly weren’t a millions miles away in East Anglia. A lot of teams would have folded in this situation, let alone a side who have enjoyed back-to-back promotions.

Containing City and springing forward on the counter was Ipswich’s game plan.

That was absolutely the right thing to do. They had their moments, too, with Liam Delap showing his ability to collect the ball and drive forward at pace on more than one occasion, but must simply accept that City generally operate on a completely different planet.