Stephen Henderson has been taken aback by the sudden lift that new boss Mick McCarthy has given Ipswich Town.

The Irish goalkeeper, on loan from West Ham for three months, had suffered three consecutive defeats before the 1-0 weekend win at Birmingham in McCarthy’s first game at the helm.

Henderson, 24, said: “It’s unbelievable, honest to God. Since we’ve come in on Sunday and Monday it’s just been a different dressing room.

“The lads are absolutely buzzing and while I don’t want to jinx it I hope it’s the start of something good for Ipswich Town.

“It was very difficult beforehand because the confidence was affected. It wasn’t too bad, don’t get me wrong, but it’s been a lot better over the past few days.”

Nothing was going right for the club and Paul Jewell paid with his job as the team slumped to the bottom of the Championship.

They are still there going into tonight’s game at high-flying Crystal Palace and Henderson added: “It could all change tomorrow again but hopefully we will get a result.

“Even though it’s going to be a tough place to go it would be great to continue what we started on Saturday.

“There are several tough games coming up. Palace have a new manager and that’s going to do them a world of good, but we obviously have Mick here now and apart from lifting the players the team has a different look about it.”

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thechangingman added 10:58 - Nov 6 I think that we've ALL (or at least MOST...) of us had a great lift with Mick's arrival. I am starting, for the very first time in over FIVE YEARS to have the first feelings of quiet optimism about the future. COYB!!!! and Come on Mick - lead us onwards and upwards!!!
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itsonlyme added 11:04 - Nov 6 Agree with you 'changingman' - don't get me wrong we could easily get beat tonight but MM seems to have got into the player's mind that failure will not be tolerated. Good luck to the blues tonight!
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RaymondovicBlue added 11:05 - Nov 6 He can't believe it??? does he never follow football?!?! it happens most of the time By Christmas we will all be happy that MMc has brought us mire than a short term bounce. Henderson Chambers HugIanBotham smith. Cresswell Edwards. N'Dow/ Hyam Wellens. Martin DJ. Scotland/Murphy 4 4 2 Defenders well covered to stop crosses coming in Proper striking partnership to allow a proper great so as to make teams hold back a bit and nitrogen be free to attack us all the time (for what my opinion is worth) What a good looking bench. .... Loach Newboy defender Hyam if N'Daw fit to play Moshni JET Chopra Murphy/Scotland (whichever doesn't start ) Luongo to replace Wellens when he goes back to Leicester Next week

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RaymondovicBlue added 11:08 - Nov 6 Ooops...... "MORE THAN A...." "TO ALLOW APROPER THREAT......." NITROGEN. SHOULD READ "NOT" off to take my medication now!!!!!
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Mr_Jingles added 11:21 - Nov 6 Palace are another topsy turvy championship side who are due a slump in form. Lets all hope it starts tonight.
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kerryblue added 11:25 - Nov 6 Lets get anouther three points tonight to show we mean business and are going to charge up the table
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bluefeast added 11:33 - Nov 6 I would take a nil nil , we have to learn to defend at all costs. If we dont concede a goal the minimum is a point and a chance to nick one. Its going to be very tough tonight against a pacy powerful palace side. However we owe Holloway one for the 6.0 his Blackpool side dished us. Kepp positive and looking forward to the game. I will post as soon as the game is finshed with a fans eye view for those who cant get there.

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BlueBoots added 11:46 - Nov 6 Great headline, Phil...I now can't get rid of the image of Mick Mac driving the team bus to away games, as well as managing the team!
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Lennyboy added 11:56 - Nov 6 I watched Mighty Mick on Skysports Monday talking about the switching of shirts at half time and it was really funny, he does'nt beat about the bush. For all those people that posted he was boring when there was talk of him coming to town, you couldn't be further from the truth. Long live King Mick and ITFC. COYB!!!!!
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docsavage52 added 12:38 - Nov 6 hopefully we will get at leadt a point tonight and hopefully a large crowd on Saturday to boost a good home win
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GibbsITFC added 13:54 - Nov 6 Delaney will score, written in the stars!! COYB!! Just make sure we score more!
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Safetyfirstmrwarke added 14:05 - Nov 6 I have to say, I'd be happy with a draw tonight. Just keep the ship steady for now. COYB!
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thechangingman added 15:42 - Nov 6 Safetyfirstmrwarke: Who is your avatar picture? He kinda looks like mine!!! :)
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JohnyJohnson added 16:03 - Nov 6 This old man, he played one, He played loans yet beat the Brum Mick Mac Paddy boy get them in the zone Teach the team to win at home
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ChrisMakin2012 added 17:50 - Nov 6 Hendo deserves some credit too, great keeper who struggled under PJ but is now ITFC's #1 In Henderson we trust!
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