The Tractor Boys are well in the race to earn a spot in the Premier League next campaign, along with Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton.
Wes Burns highlights key Ipswich Town strength
Speaking ahead of Ipswich Town’s Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon, Burns has been highlighting what he believes is one of the club’s biggest strengths this season, and what may help the side in the quest for promotion.
According to TWTD, Ipswich has achieved 28 points from losing positions this season, demonstrating strong team spirit. Burns feels this is due to the club’s exceptional bench players.”It’s one of our massive things here really, people coming off the bench to influence the outcome of games.”Burns explained on TWTD.co.uk.”We’ve said it before, but I believe we have the best-prepared group in the Championship, with the most goals off the bench and the most impact from substitutes this season.”It’s a huge deal for us; if you’re not in the starting XI, don’t complain. There are no egos here, and everyone, starters or substitutes, understands that three points are at risk, and everyone must buy into it.”If you’re coming off the bench, you need to have an impact because the guys put in so much effort for 65 minutes or so, and the least you can do is give it your all for the 25 minutes or so you’ll be on the pitch. “You’re about to make a difference.”
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Of course, by claiming that they have the most ready squad in the Championship, Burns is suggesting that when it comes to the squads impact, Ipswich are ahead of their promotion rivals.
The Tractor Boys will hope that stands them in good stead for the remainder of the season as they fight for a place in the Premier League.
At present, Kieran McKenna’s side sit third in the division, but are not too far off the top.
| Championship Table (As it stands March 11th) | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Leicester City | 37 | 41 | 82 |
| 2 | Leeds United | 37 | 40 | 79 |
| 3 | Ipswich Town | 37 | 25 | 78 |
| 4 | Southampton | 36 | 26 | 73 |
| 5 | West Brom | 37 | 21 | 63 |
| 6 | Norwich City | 37 | 12 | 58 |
| 7 | Hull City | 37 | 7 | 58 |
| 8 | Coventry City | 37 | 16 | 57 |
Indeed, as shown above, league leaders Leicester City are only four points ahead of Ipswich with nine games remaining, while Leeds United are only one point ahead.
Ipswich have a large lead over Southampton in fourth place, but the Saints are still only nine points behind league leaders Leicester, so they must be considered seriously at this stage.
Ipswich Town’s remaining fixtures.With only nine games remaining, Ipswich faces some potentially difficult fixtures in the final weeks of the season, including one against fellow promotion rivals Southampton.
Ipswich also faces play-off contenders Norwich City, Coventry City, and Hull City.The Tractor Boys will also meet Championship strugglers Huddersfield Town on the last day, in what could be a critical game for both clubs.
Ipswich will be hoping that Huddersfield Town’s fate has been determined by then, taking some of the sting out of the game for their opponents.
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