Jim Backs Matt


By Aston
January 5 2007

Town manager Jim Magilton has backed Town midfielder Matt Richards to win over the small group of fans that boo him at Portman Road.

Jim: “It's not a concern to me or Richo.

 

“That sort of thing has been going on since time began. I can remember when I was a kid at Liverpool, Ronnie Whelan got loads of stick and for me he was the best player at the club.

 

“Richo is an important player in my squad and he's not let me down. I've seen him improve as he has gone on this season.

 

“Sometimes he picks the ball up in silly areas and gives it away but he's not hiding. He wants the ball and if he wants the ball in my team, he'll do okay for me.

 

“He has shown great character to force his way back into the side and he's got to keep on showing that. There is only one person who can win over the fans and that's Matt.”

 

Source: Ipswich Town – the official website

 

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