Championship Fixture: Ipswich Host Norwich in East Anglian Rivalry Match
Before the eagerly awaited fixture, Liam Manning has emphasized the importance for his players to show both emotion and control.
He stated: "Certainly you have to be forceful in duels, those non-negotiable aspects that supporters demand, however at the same time, you don't want to be reckless and harm the team."
"There's always a delicate balance and that's what happens in local clashes. The margin of discipline probably gets a little bit smaller because obviously, players are highly motivated."
Having connections in each team, Norwich born Manning featured for both in his youth and began his managerial path in Ipswich's academy. Therefore, what does this game resonate with him?
"I'm fortunate to do what I do, it's a great honor. I made a lot of sacrifices and worked extremely hard to get here - and I persist to work hard and undertake numerous sacrifices."
"I'm eagerly anticipating, I'm excited about it. Naturally we're desperate to go down there and triumph and bounce into the international break with positive momentum."
Key Takeaways:
- Focus on balancing passion with discipline
- Avoiding carelessness to prevent harming the side
- Manager's unique connection to each teams
- Aim to achieve a win ahead of the fixture pause
