Second Tier Fixture: Town Host Norwich in Local Rivalry Match
Ahead of this eagerly awaited fixture, the team's manager stressed the importance for the squad to display both passion and control.
He stated: "Certainly it's essential to be aggressive in duels, the essential elements that fans demand, however simultaneously, you don't want to be careless and harm the team."
"There's always that fine line and that's what happens in local clashes. That bandwidth of discipline probably gets a little bit smaller since clearly, players are highly motivated."
Having roots in both clubs, Norwich born Manning featured for each side in his youth and started his coaching career in Ipswich's academy. Therefore, how does this match mean to him?
"I'm lucky to have this role, I'm very privileged. I undertook many compromises and put in tremendous effort to reach this point - and I continue to work hard and make numerous dedications."
"I can't wait, I'm really looking forward to it. Naturally we are determined to go down there and triumph and bounce into the pause in fixtures with positive momentum."
Important Points:
- Focus on combining emotion with control
- Avoiding recklessness to prevent costing the team
- Manager's unique connection to both clubs
- Aim to achieve a victory ahead of the fixture pause
