4 targets scored in an away win made Saturday really feel like a return to acquainted environment at Championship degree for Ipswich, following a tough season thus far.
Final April, a 2-1 win on the CBS Area, within the penultimate sport of the season, noticed Ipswich transfer to inside some extent of promotion. Saturday was by no means going to succeed in wherever close to these heights, however there was nonetheless a lot positivity to remove.
The match was a stark reminder on the variations in ranges between the Championship and the Premier League. Ipswich didn’t must get into high gear to win and whereas had moments, the sport was a comparatively snug victory.
The primary cause for optimism, aside from the four-goal haul, was the efficiency put in by Ipswich’s reserve gamers towards a robust Coventry aspect.
Premier League cash has allowed City to vacuum up the excellent expertise from final yr’s Championship and gamers who’ve been thrown right into a top-flight relegation battle had been capable of present their high quality when performing again at a extra acquainted degree.
The standout participant on the weekend was Jack Clarke, a £15m summer season signing from after 15 targets and 4 assists final yr.
Clarke has been concerned in some sliding doorways moments thus far this season. There was a penalty overturned by VAR towards and a key second when he hit a submit within the dying moments at Craven Cottage, with the ball bouncing straight again into play and instantly scoring a late equaliser.
Clarke’s intelligent ft and calm ending noticed him go away Coventry with two targets and an help. His off-the-ball work was additionally glorious in a efficiency which can hopefully give him confidence after a tough marketing campaign thus far.
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