Second Tier Fixture: Ipswich Welcome City in Local Derby
Before the eagerly awaited match, the team's manager has emphasized the importance for the squad to show both passion and composure.
He stated: "Of course it's essential to be forceful in duels, those non-negotiable elements which fans expect, however simultaneously, you don't want to be reckless and hurt your side."
"There's always that fine line and that occurs in derbies. That bandwidth of discipline probably gets a little bit smaller because obviously, people are so fired up."
With roots in both clubs, Norwich born Manning played for both in his youth and started his coaching career in the youth setup at Ipswich. So, how does this game resonate with him?
"I'm lucky to have this role, it's a great honor. I made a lot of sacrifices and put in tremendous effort to get here - and I persist to work hard and make a lot of sacrifices."
"I'm eagerly anticipating, I'm excited about it. Naturally we are determined to travel there and win and bounce into the international break with a good feeling."
Important Points:
- Focus on combining passion with discipline
- Steering clear of recklessness to prevent harming the side
- Manager's unique connection to both teams
- Desire to achieve a victory ahead of the international break
