The new manager may be signed but is he set in stone?

As one of the most dull and mundane seasons in living memory for most Town fans was meandering towards a finish of complete mediocrity, we are suddenly given a ‘hit’ of more excitement, controversy and speculation than you can shake a stick at in the space of four days.

The excitement of an ‘Old Farm’ derby that lived up to expectation for the ‘Blue’ contingent at least and having some controversy of its own was followed by what in some eyes was the controversial sacking of Jim Magilton culminating in the inevitable speculation as to who would be his replacement.

The Norwich game was a breath of fresh air for the long suffering Portman Road faithful accompanied by more than one or two ‘select a match’ fans that I wont knock as they contributed to a big crowd, big vocal support and a big result.

That combination had it been the norm rather than the exception this season would see Town and Jim Magilton in a far different position.

Jims sacking, though called for by many and expected by most was still controversial in its timing.  After being given ‘to the end of the season’ by Marcus Evans in his ‘statement’ to the fans, the sudden dismissal was a bit of a shock, pleasant or otherwise, to the majority of us. Perhaps Mr Evans season ended when the mathematics of the play offs were no longer and the ‘Budgies’ game was granted as Jim’s ‘Swansong’.

Then came the speculation, a whole plethora of candidates had been suggested.  On a personal note ranging from “im flattered”, through to “he might be good” and verging on “oh my God no!”

All that said regardless of any speculation I believe that our new manager has already been chosen and we will find out his identity very soon.

I would like to say to whoever the lucky person may be, this is a big club, with a big history and though the business may be result based the supporters of Ipswich Town also require an attractive brand of football and a desire from players wearing the shirt.

If you can deliver all three you could become a God.

There’s room behind the ‘North Stand’ for another statue and not many of us get the chance of immortality.

Ramsey – Robson -?

Just heard its Roy Keane, hope the statue maker does designer stubble!