A tense afternoon at Portman Road saw Ipswich Town extend their unbeaten run to four matches, though it was far from straightforward as the game ended in a 1–1 draw with Leicester City.
Town went behind during a difficult first half, with Leicester taking the lead and putting Ipswich on the back foot. It was a frustrating opening 45 minutes for the hosts, but the team looked improved after the break. Despite the better performance, clear-cut chances remained hard to come by against a well-organised Leicester defence.
Fan favourite Walle Egeli eventually brought Ipswich level with a well-taken finish, but a winner never quite looked likely. In the end, Town had to settle for a single point.
After the game, Kieran McKenna spoke to Sky Sports
“I loved how we chased the game in the second half and I thought we had at least two clear penalties, a clear penalty on Anis (Mehmeti) and the one on Cedric (Kipre) at the end is crazy it’s not given. It couldn’t be any more clearer, there’s nowhere else you can look.
“Dara (O’Shea) puts in an incredible ball into the six-yard box and it’s the only place all the officials can look and Cedric gets fouled in every way you can get fouled.
“It’s really frustrating because I really, really liked the way we chased the game and had a clear penalty to win the game.
“We are really frustrated… and I think we should have had at least two penalties and should have had a kick to win the game.
“Our supporters would be going home really proud of the second-half performance of the team, the spirit, the character that the group showed and what would have been very likely a comeback victory.”
It was motoring focussed guest list this week in Box 19.
Megan Aslett
The queen of Goodwood Hospitality, our guest this week is Megan Aslett, Motorsport Hospitality Business Development Manager and part of the Goodwood family for over 8 years now.
For anyone passionate about cars, a visit to Goodwood Estate is something truly special. We’ve been fortunate enough to attend several motorsport events there over the years.
One of the highlights of the calendar is the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Held each summer in the beautiful grounds surrounding Goodwood House, the festival brings together an extraordinary mix of machinery from every era of motorsport.
While the Festival of Speed celebrates the full spectrum of performance cars, the Goodwood Revival is more up our street. It is like taking a step back in time. Held at the Motor Circuit, the Revival recreates the golden era of motor racing between 1948 and 1966.
From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is unlike any other motorsport event. Spectators dress in period clothing, vintage aircraft perform flypasts, and the entire circuit feels as though it has been transported back to the mid-20th century.
Another favourite for many enthusiasts is the Goodwood Members’ Meeting. Smaller and more intimate, it offers a slightly different perspective on historic motorsport, with a strong focus on competitive racing and fascinating demonstrations of rare vehicles.
Each Goodwood event offers its own unique character and if you want to enjoy everything that Goodwood has to offer in the comfort of hospitality, Megan can get you there!
James McWilliam
Our go-to guy at H&H Classic Auctions, we have been working alongside and the team at H&H for a good number of years now.
For the team at Bridge Classic Cars, attending classic car auctions has long been an important part of what we do. Over the years, we’ve travelled to venues across the country for sales hosted by H&H Classics, experiencing first-hand the excitement and unpredictability that makes these events such a vital part of the classic car world and our business!
Founded in 1993, H&H Classics has established itself as one of the UK’s leading auction houses dedicated to historic and collector vehicles.
These auctions provide a valuable opportunity to stay closely connected to the classic car market. Seeing which vehicles attract the most attention, how different models perform under the hammer, and what trends are emerging helps us understand the ever changing landscape of classic motoring.
Just as importantly, the auctions are a chance to catch up with fellow enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals. The classic car world is a close-knit community, and events like these are a great way for us to stay connected.