Jewell delighted by Ipswich character

13 April 2011 10:30
Ipswich boss Paul Jewell was disappointed with his side's defensive display but pleased with their spirit after they came back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Middlesbrough at Portman Road.

Grant Leadbitter gave Town a sixth-minute lead but two goals in two minutes just before the break from Andy Halliday and Scott McDonald gave Boro a 2-1 lead at half-time. Andrew Taylor extended the lead before a Connor Wickham header and a 76th-minute Leadbitter penalty salvaged a point for the Tractor Boys.

Jewell said: "From a defensive point of view, it wasn't a very good night but from a character point of view I'm happy.

"You'd take a point all day long at 3-1 down but when it got to 3-3 I was a little disappointed that we didn't go on to win.

"We started well but two mistakes let them back in it. We looked so nervous and it could have finished 7-7. It was end to end and both teams looked like they could score. Our keeper made two vital saves at 3-1 down and their keeper made three great saves at 3-3."

Source: PA