Championship Clash: Ipswich Host Norwich in East Anglian Derby
Before this eagerly awaited fixture, Liam Manning stressed the need for the squad to show both passion and control.
He stated: "Of course you have to be forceful in challenges, those essential aspects that supporters demand, however at the same time, you don't want to be careless and hurt your side."
"There's always a delicate balance and that's what happens in local clashes. That bandwidth of discipline probably gets a little bit smaller since obviously, players are highly motivated."
Having roots in each team, Norwich born the coach played for each side in earlier years and began his managerial path in Ipswich's academy. Therefore, how does this game resonate with him?
"I'm fortunate to have this role, I'm very privileged. I made a lot of sacrifices and put in tremendous effort to get here - and I continue to strive and undertake numerous sacrifices."
"I'm eagerly anticipating, I'm excited about it. Of course we are determined to go down there and triumph and bounce into the pause in fixtures with positive momentum."
Important Points:
- Emphasis on combining emotion with control
- Avoiding carelessness to prevent harming the side
- Manager's unique connection to each clubs
- Desire to secure a victory ahead of the fixture pause
