It comes around a little too quick but the international break does give us time to ponder, dissect - and even carry out a SWOT analysis of the season so far, writes Dave Gooderham.
Injury-plagued midfield star Emyr Huws says getting back to action for Ipswich Town at the weekend is 'only the start' of his much-anticipated comeback.
Ipswich Town players are back in training for their promotion push in League One next season - here's a selection of the best pictures from today's session.
We take a look at some memorable games against today's opponents Aston Villa down the years, including a late winner from Emyr Huws and a top flight triumph.
Paul Lambert has already admitted he needs to spend in January, with a striker a top priority. ANDY WARREN takes at the other areas of the squad needing help.
Ipswich Town are monitoring a number of players, including captain Luke Chambers, following a bout of illness in the camp ahead of this weekend's visit of QPR.
Ipswich Town's bid for a first victory under Paul Hurst goes on. Andy Warren looks at the big questions ahead of the Blues' visit to Birmingham City tomorrow.
Ipswich Town manager Paul Hurst admits he's frustrated at the repeated injury set-backs being suffered by creative midfield duo Emyr Huws and Teddy Bishop.
Emyr Huws and Teddy Bishop are not yet ready to return to the Ipswich Town first-team but Danny Rowe is making progress as he battles back from an ankle injury.
Paul Hurst and Frank Lampard will meet on the Pride Park touchline as equals this evening, but the two managers have taken very different routes to get there.
Midfielder Emyr Huws is closing in on a return to action with the midfielder feeling 'really positive' ahead of a potential appearance for the Under 23s on Monday night.
Teddy Bishop, Danny Rowe and Emyr Huws all stepped up their bids to return from injury this afternoon as they played in a behind-closed-doors game against Cambridge.
Ipswich Town begin their pre-season schedule at Braintree today. Andy Warren looks at the questions needing answers as the Blues head to Cressing Road.
As Paul Hurst prepares to begin his career at Ipswich Town, ANDY WARREN looks at what might be on the new boss's to-do list as he arrives at Portman Road.
Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard said to have been interviewed for the Ipswich Town manager's job. ANDY WARREN runs him through Marcus Evans' five-point plan.
Gerard Nash believes Mick McCarthy would have got Ipswich Town in the top six this season had he had a fully fit squad to select from - but admits it's time for everybody to move on.
Whether Mick McCarthy remains Ipswich manager or the club make a change, there are decisions to make. Andy Warren looks at the out-of-contract players.
The future of Mick McCarthy and the direction of Ipswich Town cast a shadow over the final weeks of the season, but there are still plenty of issues to be sorted at Portman Road. ANDY WARREN takes a look