Goalscorer Kevin Bru felt it was important for the Blues to end 2016 on a winning note at home after the 2-1 victory over Bristol City on Friday. The 28-year-old Mauritius international, who was making his first start since October, netted his first goal of the season to put the Blues in front in the 39th minute.

“I think we played a good game and three points to finish the year, so it was very good,” the Paris-born midfielder told Ipswich Player HD after the match.

“Important for the fans and us [the players], I think everyone at the club is happy with this win. Now we can start the new year after a victory. We need to try to win the next one and keep going.”

He added: “It was a long time we didn’t win at home, so I think everybody is happy today.”

Reflecting on the 2-0 defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day, he added: “Against Fulham, they were a good team but we didn’t show that aggressiveness and that identity of Ipswich. Today I think we played well but we were also aggressive, which is good.”

Regarding his goal, he said: “I saw Tom Lawrence on the left, he got the ball and I knew he would cross with his right foot so I ran into the box and I just touched the ball and it went in and I’m happy.”

On-loan Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham equalised for the Robins seven minutes after the restart but Brett Pitman grabbed the post-match headlines with a brilliant overhead kick which won the game for the Blues.

“A fantastic goal,” Bru enthused. “He played well, he was good for the team and we won the three points with his goal. I’m happy for him because he was injured, a great comeback from Pitman.”

Looking ahead to today’s match, Bru said: “We’re in on Saturday so we have to train well ahead of the QPR game and hopefully we can do something at QPR.”

Photo: TWTD

jas0999 added 08:36 - Jan 2 Important win terms of easing and to extent removing any fears of relegation but that's all. Doesn't make up for an uninspiring 2016. Hoping for much better in terms of results, performances, entertainment and transfer ambition this year.
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yun added 11:05 - Jan 2 Bru replaces Douglas and, with midfielders making attacking runs into the box, we score more than one goal. Bingo. Let's hope Mick makes the connection.
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battyblue added 11:33 - Jan 2 Kevin must have drawn the short straw this week then but good luck today all lets hope positive selections continue and we can push on but its still MM out from me.
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brian_a_mul added 11:46 - Jan 2 Pits, that the difference a natural goalscorer brings to any team. We really missed his threat, if pits stays fit I think we will push for the rest if the season and challenge for playoffs
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heathen66 added 13:55 - Jan 2 It was good to see Kevin start a game again, and it was no coincidence that we played more attacking football. Always looking for the offensive passes and looking to get into the box. It was however a shame that Mick criticised him after the game saying yes he played well but should score more. Firstly Mick, he probably would if he played more often (first start since October). Secondly I do no hear this said of Skuse (1 goal in nearly 4 years). Bru is a talented player but needs to be able to express himself...and needs to play the next 6-8 games. Needs to be given a chance !!!

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Seasider added 14:23 - Jan 2 Hear hear heathen66
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