By Aston
September 10 2005

Reaction from Ipswich Town manager Joe Royle following Town’s 2-0 defeat against Sheffield United at Bramall lane earlier today.

Royle: “We defended well throughout the game and I was very happy with that side of our game, Jason came back and did well after a long injury and he and Richard Naylor were solid at the back for us.

 

“The first goal has taken a deflection and beaten Lewis and they caught us on the break right at the end when we have pushed players on to try and get an equaliser.

 

“The scoreline was probably a little harsh on us but I have no argument with them winning the game.

 

“We had plenty of possession, more than they did and passed the ball well but we didn't hurt them enough. We hardly created a chance and Darren Currie's penalty was possibly our only shot at goal.

 

“It wasn't the worst penalty you'll see but Darren didn't hit it as cleanly as he would have wanted to.

 

“We should have had a penalty in the first-half as well for a blatant push on Jason but I am not saying that or the missed penalty cost us the game. We simply didn't threaten them enough.

 

“That is something we will have to continue working hard at in training and we are also actively talking to clubs about bringing a front player in on loan.”

 

Source: Ipswich Town – the official website.

 

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