Ipswich Town faced another draw, marking the second consecutive game where they couldn’t secure a victory against teams struggling with their form. The players and staff were well aware of this trend.
Despite maintaining an unbeaten streak spanning 11 games, midfielder Jack Taylor of Ipswich Town expressed his disappointment in the team’s inability to close out the match. Rotherham United managed to score an equalizer in injury time, salvaging a valuable point for their side while denying Ipswich the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Leicester City.
Ironically, Taylor himself had appeared to secure the win with a late goal in the last five minutes of regular time before the late drama unfolded at the New York Stadium.
In the dressing room, Taylor spoke of the collective frustration, particularly when they had just two minutes left to see out the game. He acknowledged that they had deviated from their principles, especially in dealing with a set piece, which was expected from a side like Rotherham.
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Despite the recent draw, Taylor denied that complacency had crept into the team, pointing out that it was more about not being fully prepared for Rotherham’s late resurgence.
The 25-year-old midfielder, who joined from Peterborough United in the summer, remains optimistic, seeing the recent results as a temporary setback and emphasizing the unity of the squad. He believes that there’s still more to come from the team in terms of performance.
In conclusion, it’s essential not to overreact to these two drawn games, as Ipswich Town remains a strong team. These results serve as a reminder that it’s a long season with its share of challenges. They have a forthcoming match against Swansea City at home, which they should, on paper, win, and a victory would extend their unbeaten run to a dozen games, making the Rotherham away point seem more valuable in hindsight.