Blues boss Paul Jewell hailed his players’ spirited second half comeback after Town’s incredible 5-3 win at Barnsley.

Jewell said: “A credit to the players. We were 2-0 down at half-time and there were shades of the second half at Burnley.

“I sat the players down at half-time and told them that we need men. There’s no easy way out of this, it’s live on telly, which shouldn’t make any difference, and now wasn’t the time for shrinking violets. We came out second half and you could see that we had a reaction.

“When you’ve been on a run like we’ve been on, it’s easy to feel sorry for yourself and think the world’s against you,” he continued.

“All you need is belief, desire and determination and we showed that in abundance in the second half. We looked lively all of a sudden, from nowhere.

“The front players got hold of the ball, the midfield players were picking up second balls, we were getting crosses into the box, everything we didn’t do in the first half.”

He says his players deserved criticism for not seeming to care during the recent 4-0 defeat at Turf Moor but is pleased with the way they have reacted in the last couple of matches: “I think anyone who was at the Burnley game can level those things at the players, because I did.

“But the reaction we got against Watford showed that the supporters will stick with the players as long as they give everything they’ve got.

“Against Burnley, I’ve told them, a few of them went missing. Today, at 2-0 down, we’d have been any price but we created opportunities and we looked like a confident team from nowhere.”

The Blues manager admitted that Keith Andrews’s first goal coming so soon after the break was a key moment: “Goals change games. I thought we should have a penalty in the first half when the lad’s hand caught the ball. They get a penalty and all three of their goals were set plays — a penalty, a freekick and a corner.

“I said to them at half-time, the next goal is vital. I said we didn’t have to score it straight away because when you’ve got a 2-0 lead and the opposition score, believe me, you can get edgy.

“We scored after 20-odd seconds of the second half and all of a sudden we were on the front foot.”

Jewell refused to single any particular player out for praise: “I think the whole team had a really good second half. We’re disappointed to have conceded three goals but at least we’ve shown a bit of balls and a bit of character in the comeback.

“We’ve let leads slip ourselves over the last few weeks and it’s nice to show our supporters who have come all this way that we've got a bit of fighting spirit. We’ve got to continue with that and get better at lots of things.”

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Jesney_Havoc added 21:04 - Dec 10 Nice one blue boys - that took some balls when 2-0 at half time.
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Ipswichbusiness added 21:06 - Dec 10 Marvellous! It is wonderful to win after such a run and I hope that we can build on it and start climbing the table. However, the fly in the ointment is that we still conceded three goals. If we concede goals like this then realistically it is division 1 for us.
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TractorBeezer added 21:09 - Dec 10 That must have been some peptalk Paul! Well done Paul and the lads inspired by Andrews start to the second half. Still much to work on as evidenced by the first half such as pass completion e.g. Bowyer very hurried passing and Cresswell two "controlled" passes straight into touch and poor defending...Edwards needs to be taught how to defend a cross...at least jump with the player and make your presence known instead of allowing a free header. Fortunately today the positives ultimately outweighed the negatives and what a marvellous second half for all town supporters with Andrews and Scotland shining. Special mention for the band of supporters who were actually there...including some without shirts...barmy army! Now let's beat Derby.

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Garv added 21:13 - Dec 10 So proud to be Ipswich! What a performance (second half!) I hope Andrews shares those bubbles with Scotland, he was superb, so much strength and actually held onto the ball and deserved his goal! So good to see Chopra score a proper strikers goal as I like to call it, top class finish that was and that's what we bought him for. Important also I think that it was a good hiding in the end, that will give everyone so much confidence going into the Derby game, and they're not doing great themselves so its a really good chance to push on and get out of this hole we're in. Obviously all is not forgiven but let's enjoy this eh boys and give Jewell some credit for what was obviously an incredible half time team talk! COYB. How did Sonko's howler not go in by the way?

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confoosed_dot_com added 21:14 - Dec 10 Grear result! Oh and where is "PJ Needs Duncan" with his inane anti Jewell and anti pretty much everything comments? Crying cos we won no doubt
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walberswick added 21:15 - Dec 10 What a fix. Someone look at the betting patterns for this game.
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OrkneyBlue added 21:15 - Dec 10 It's not good for the blood pressure being an Ipswich Town fan! 2-0 down at half time away at Barnsley in front of the nation on Sky destined to loose our 8th in a row and then POW! 20 secs in to the second half we score and we end up winning 5-3! How the heck did that happen! Superb! C'mon you blue boys!
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howdonblue added 21:20 - Dec 10 Some jewell outers are changing their tune now after one win.. But I do not doubt our managers ability. I just think we need some real football people running the club. JEWELL IN CLEGG OUT !!!!
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Bluewelshman added 21:21 - Dec 10 What a second half, either the half tome oranges were spiked or PJ found an old Churchill speach somewhere. The first half was one of the worst displays I've seen since the 0-9 Man Utd season, they couldnt pass, tackle or hold on to the ball, and we were lucky to only be 2-0 down. Then the second half..BANG, they actually looked like pro footballers. Now not to put a dampner on todays surprising second half performance, lets keep our feet on the ground, as all of us town fans know, disapointment is always around the corner. Lets hope the players have realised what talent they have when they play with aggresion, passion and pride, and we can celebrate more results like today. COYB!!!!!!!!!!!!

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corunnaviking1759 added 21:21 - Dec 10 I don't post too often , but was going to kick off around half time as I was fed up! However well done and what a come back!!!!!!!!!!! Let's hop it was not a one off and the start of a come back!!!! 1st half we were shocking conference league stuff! ( No Offence) 2nd half totallt different team!! Goodo! Next game for to watch is Reading away!!!!!!! COYB!!!!!
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TractorBeezer added 21:21 - Dec 10 Orkney Blue "in front of the nation on Sky"...it was in front of mosst of the world
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BlueBailey24 added 21:22 - Dec 10 Shocked and amazed! - great second half . what did Jewell say at half time? Lets kick on now and get another good run together like we did couple months ago. COYB!!!!
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Bluewelshman added 21:25 - Dec 10 Scotland and Cresswell stood out today, and it was great to see Chopra scoring, should boost his confidence. I think Andrews (in the second half) got the bit between his teeth and drove the midfield, hopefully he will stay and hang on to the Captains armband.
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kilkmilk added 21:27 - Dec 10 Well done lads! Great result
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tommyblue added 21:32 - Dec 10 what a result, great second half display.....i dont think jewell is the man to take us up but i will always support the team, never boo just dont like jewell, but i would love to eat some humble pie....COYB!!!
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scooterblue added 21:33 - Dec 10 we played better last week but that's football. i'd like to salute the town fan's who went-you were superb,giving the team your vocal backing throughout.
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TimmyH added 21:39 - Dec 10 yep great win lads!! still think the way we played second half we'll get 'picked off' on the counter by better teams, but that match will install some confidence. Plus points, Cresswell still showing great maturity and great game by Scotland. Minus points: Get Edwards out of the defense, still think our defence and midfield aren't playing as a unit.
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Garv added 21:42 - Dec 10 I'd like to see some others eating some humble pie! Must've killed some on here to see us do so well coming from behind, and hopefully made some of their wallets a bit lighter too!!
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davidsc1971 added 21:49 - Dec 10 Well hats off to the manager and players for pulling themselves together after half time. After 7 games on the bounce and 2 down again, it would have been easy to have thrown in the towel once more. They didn't. And fair play to them, maybe they do want to play for the shirt after all. It's too early to be talking about the start of a season-changing run to the playoffs, and we are set to lose 2 of those players very soon, but for now we have got that monkey off our back and the supporters should be happy enough about that. Fingers crossed we can build on this...

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alfromcol added 21:54 - Dec 10 h32 must be in pub, no post yet. Waiting for his comments with keen anticipation
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Tractastic added 21:58 - Dec 10 Incredible second half rally. Well done to the team and in particular Scotland who always looked threatening when he dropped deep.If he is given this role by PJ he is going to be a threat every game.Andrews great goals and we need to keep him..please.Defence still needs work and apologies for being critical but we do need a right back,and probably a hard man in midfield in front of the back 4. I have always been critical of PJ but tonight i would like to congratulate him.Under immense pressure his half time talk obviously worked and he and the team deserve this win.Please please lets hope we can keep this going. Finally massive respect to the blues fans who made the trip and supported the team . COYB.

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Tractamatt added 21:59 - Dec 10 Garv;I have been very negative of late and addmitted so earlier in the week,now all I can say is one half of football does not make a season but it does do 2 things. 1, what happened or what was said at half time that had'nt happened or had been said in the last 7 matches and that is so bemusing.2, Gives everybody hope and the players confidence to biuld on now for a 7 match winning streak.If he keeps the armband i'm sure Andrews will stay,not sure about Collins but he is playing (and scoring) for us where he might not for another team.We lose Stockdale at the end of the season and i think a serious effort must be made to sign Loach from Watford

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StochesStotasBlewe added 21:59 - Dec 10 Fabulous 2nd half. Well done the whole team. Keep it going next week. Proud to bleed blue tonight.
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MickMillsTash added 22:04 - Dec 10 Everything was unbelievable- our first half, our second half, Andrews goals, Edwards defending, How we did not have Bowyer or Murphy or Stockdale sent off etc etc . Whether it was Jewells half time chat or just the confidence from the first goal we must build on this. On paper we have some of the best players in the division but also we have worst defence in the league and are about to lose Collins. A crucial time. This time last year we beat Leicester in a similarly bizarre game and 2 weeks later the manager was gone. Please Town go on a good run -winning is such a good feeling

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AlanMahon2011 added 22:04 - Dec 10 Jual Pewell Out
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