Danny Murphy is optimistic about Ipswich Town’s chances of securing consecutive promotions and clinching automatic promotion from the Championship. Currently sitting in third place, Ipswich has a game in hand on the top two teams and could move back into the top two with just a point against Watford.
A recent unexpected turn of events, with league leaders Leicester City suffering a defeat and Leeds being held to a draw, has put Ipswich in a favorable position. With pressure mounting on promotion favorites Leeds and Leicester, Murphy believes Ipswich could benefit from flying under the radar.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Murphy highlighted Ipswich’s lack of pressure compared to their rivals and commended manager Kieran McKenna for his work since taking over in December. Ipswich supporters may have been surprised to see their team in third place at this stage of the season, but now they are eyeing a top-two finish.
With just five games left in the season, Ipswich must seize the opportunity presented by their rivals’ slip-ups and secure victories to boost their promotion hopes. A win against Watford could see them move to the top of the table, setting the stage for a crucial final push towards the Premier League.
Despite a recent setback against Norwich, Ipswich must focus on the task at hand and capitalize on the pressure facing Leeds and Leicester in the final stretch of the season. The opportunity for back-to-back promotions is within reach, and Ipswich will be looking to make the most of it.
