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Flattered Cresswell Aiming for Premier League With Town
Tuesday, 24th Sep 2013 06:00

Mick McCarthy’s description of Aaron Cresswell as the best left-back in the Championship has understandably gone down well with the player. But the 23-year-old is not the type to overreact to his manager singing his praises and accepts he is still some way short of being the finished article.

Cresswell said: “For someone of Mick McCarthy’s experience and know-how to say something like that was a massive compliment. I thank him for that.

“But I know there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Even with the best in the world, people like Messi and Ronaldo, it’s the same. I’m just happy to be at the right place, working with the gaffer and TC to improve and progress as a player.”

Not even the constant speculation regarding his future, which suggests it is only a matter of time before he is rubbing shoulders with the top talent in the Premier League, has an effect on level-headed Cresswell.

He added: “I just keep my head and down. It’s not for me to decide so I just leave it to Ipswich, whatever other clubs might be interested and my agent.

“My job is just to keep my head down and play my football. It’s nice to hear that maybe clubs in the Premier League are looking at you but I just prefer to concentrate on playing.

“Do I want to play in the Premier League? Of course I do and there isn’t a player out there who doesn’t want to play there or at the highest level possible.

“It’s just the same for me and every player at Ipswich. But I love it down here and I’ve just got to keep working hard and keep going. I haven’t heard a thing about any approaches for me.

“Getting to the Premier League with Ipswich would be killing two birds with one stone. To get promotion with Ipswich and obviously play in the Premier League — that would be a perfect ambition for me to achieve.

“And why can’t we do it next season, or even this season? I’m still only 23 and I’ve still — hopefully — got 10 years in the game but if we were to get there sooner rather than later that would be perfect.”

Meanwhile, the FAI have confirmed U21 boss Noel King as caretaker-manager of the Republic of Ireland while a permanent successor to Giovanni Trapattoni is sought.


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bluefeast added 08:16 - Sep 24
good
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oldbluestu added 08:45 - Sep 24
Sorry Cresswell but if the price is right, you will be sold. Every player has a price, even clubs like ManU sell their best players if another club offers enough money
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Earl60 added 08:55 - Sep 24
The way he keeps biggin up our players, why are we lower mid table?
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Michael11 added 09:07 - Sep 24
@Earl60

We've played 8 games, why does it matter where we are in the table? Do you think Man Utd will finish 8th because that's where they are now? We've had a very tough start and it's a long season to make the points back. Once we find a killer instinct from midfield to attack, we'll be a very good team in this league.
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SouperJim added 09:27 - Sep 24
I agree with you Michael, but there is some insight to be gained from the fact that Cresswell initially answered the Premier League question by pointing to next season.
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Surco72 added 10:18 - Sep 24
Cressy could be the best left back in the world with the best crosses into the box but if you don't have anyone in there to convert we may aswell play Amir Karic !!
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MathieandMarshall added 12:25 - Sep 24
Didn't Amir Karic have the best left foot in Europe?! ;)
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Surco72 added 13:15 - Sep 24
I believe he did ,he got it off Puskas when he died !!
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stinkiusminkius added 14:29 - Sep 24
My cat (as pictured) is called Puskas.
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Kirbmeister added 16:05 - Sep 24
This gets better and better - now even an article on our best player attracts negative comments.
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ChestnutSe added 20:28 - Sep 24
Couple of great additions there Surco and Stinkiminkus
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ArnieM added 20:51 - Sep 24
I have to say Im impressed by his professionalism. A refreshing change in a young player these day tbh. He will get his move to the PL before the end of this season IMO, and I wouldnt begrudge him that so long as Town get paid the going rate .
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RegencyBlue added 21:02 - Sep 24
If Cresswell does not go in the January transfer window he will be gone in the summer IMHO.

I very much doubt he will sign a new contract with Town meaning the club will have to sell by the summer to get anything like a decent value for him.

Rather it didn't happen but lets be honest, promotion this season doesn't look likely and that's the only thing which would keep Cresswell at PR.
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TimmyH added 23:18 - Sep 24
@Michael11

I think your being a bit optimistic thinking that we're the Man U of this league which we're clearly not, so far early days and yes we have had some tough away fixtures but we need to find the consistency of the second half of last season if we are going to get any where near the play-offs and honestly believe a better GK and goal scorer will be needed.
Regards Cresswell, yes he does come across well but honestly believe he will leave this club before we get any where close to the Premiership.
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Sindre94 added 01:48 - Sep 25
Stay here, be a legend and play with us in the prem aaron...

Please
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