Town manager Paul Jewell was happy but not satisfied after his side got their season off to the perfect start with a 3-0 victory at Bristol City which took them to the top of the Championship. The Blues boss says he’s not getting carried away by one victory, which was watched by owner and chairman Marcus Evans.
Jewell said: "We’re happy, we’re never satisfied. I think when you become satisfied, you become a bit comfortable.
"We’re delighted, it’s a great start for us, but that’s all it is. We’re keeping our feet firmly on the ground.
"It was a terrific turn-out of 1,700 fans, which was great, and it’s a start of a very long and arduous season, and we’ve got off to a good start.”
The Liverpudlian believes the 4-5-1 formation was the key to the victory: "I thought our system worked, I thought the three midfield players worked and Chopra was always a threat.
"I felt we were the best team for the first 20 minutes and then we scored the goal. I think over the years, and I think it’s been a trait of ours not having a winning team over the last few years, took back step and they came back into the game a little bit.
"We saw it out to half-time, then in the second half, once we got the second goal and then the third goal went in it was game over.
"As a manager you’re always looking for more, but I’m pleased with the effort, not just the effort of the XI but also the effort everyone’s put in since we came back.”
Bristol City boss Keith Millen was shocked by the result and also the goals his side gave away: "I didn’t see that one coming today. We did a lot of good work. I was pleased with the lads and their conditioning and I was expecting a better result and performance.
"When you look at the game, when you give three goals away like we did, it doesn’t matter how you do when you’re in possession.
"The manner of the three goals we conceded isn’t acceptable and we’ve got to put that right. Ipswich didn’t have to do too much to score the goals.”
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