Skipper Luke Chambers has responded to Norwich striker Nelson Oliveira’s weekend claims that the Canaries are “a better club” than Town by pointing out the three stars above the Blues' badge, indicating the League Championship trophy, FA Cup and UEFA Cup which have occupied the Portman Road trophy cabinet, and suggesting the Portuguese frontman is “obviously not very well educated”.

Oliveira made the comments at the weekend after scoring Norwich’s equaliser during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hull City at Carrow Road.

“These are things that you take with a pinch of salt and you can’t let the occasion get to you,” Chambers told iFollow Ipswich when quizzed on Oliveira’s comments.

“I’m sure there’ll be a few words exchanged on Sunday and it’s a battle that we’re definitely looking forward to.”

He added: “The type of person that said it, you can’t really take too much that comes out of their mouth [seriously], they’re obviously not very well educated.

🗣 "There's three stars above the Ipswich crest on our shirts."

Luke Chambers is pulling no punches ahead of Sunday's derby... 👀 #itfc pic.twitter.com/wEnevD8S11– Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) October 18, 2017

“I think there are three stars above the Ipswich crest on our shirts. It’s something that adds a little bit extra.

“But knowing the guy and playing against him numerous times, he’s always got a lot to say for himself. We’ll look forward to it on Sunday.”

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BlueandTruesince82 added 20:55 - Oct 18 There should be a 4th star for a cerain world cup. At the end of the day 3 stars for winning stuff vs what might have been a milk cup final. Love to see Chambo smash a 90th min winner run to the fans and point those 3 stars.
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shaunest1 added 20:58 - Oct 18 ,, scummers claim to fame is milk cup,,,, and jeremy Goss volley,,, yawn yawn,,,, best stick to making mustard then footy history,,,
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Skip73 added 21:31 - Oct 18 The Bayern team that Naaarwich beat wasn't even one of the better Bayern teams. It was, after all, the UEFA Cup and a really good Bayern team would've been in the European Cup/ Champions League.
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michaeldownunder added 22:18 - Oct 18 Norwich only have an old milk bottle in their cabinet, the milk inside is obviously very sour.
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Westy added 22:36 - Oct 18 Well said Chambo. Love the way the atmosphere is being stoked up. Bring it on.
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TotalBlue added 23:40 - Oct 18 what a guy nothing nasty very pleasent. 3 stars, 2 England managers, 2 england captains(And what captains!!!), and Triangular corner flags you portugese muppet. Can the carrot crunchers ever claim to have fielded a team of 10 internationals only 10 as poor old cooper had no chance with Clemence and Shilton at their prime. Have faith guys we will return!!! COYB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Taricco_Fan added 03:36 - Oct 19 Class act.
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rundal added 06:03 - Oct 19 Q,what have Norwich done in Europe that Ipswich haven`t ! A, lost at home
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woohoo added 07:05 - Oct 19 Just beat them on Sunday Town. that's all
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oldblue added 07:34 - Oct 19 How many Naaaaritch players have captained England at a World Cup......we have one ...Mick Mills 1982
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MarkK14 added 07:55 - Oct 19 "There's three stars...".... Correction: "There are three stars...." Anyway, grammatical issue aside, that's a classy response from a great captain. Roll on Saturday!
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dirtydingusmagee added 08:03 - Oct 19 the only memorable thing Narwich have is Delia's slurring outburst ,''lets be having you'' hic ,lol.
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Hegansheroes added 08:58 - Oct 19 Sadly there are some really pathetic & nasty comments re smashing Oiviera. He seems to have got the result he wanted. We all know and budgie supporters know we have a far greater history than them in as much as trophies, time in Europe etc, shouldn't we just ignore comments from the oppoition & look down on them & hope we play them off the field on Sunday. Unfortunately I can see Chambers getting wound up, ( a payer I've never really rated but one of the dork's favourites) & possibly getting a red. Would love to see Tommy Smith back in the starting ine up but don't see him being in MM's long term plans somehow.

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BlueNomad added 10:23 - Oct 19 Who opened their trophy cabinet??? https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact
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Lightningboy added 11:10 - Oct 19 Best way to shut the guy up is to beat them on Sunday.
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bugledog123 added 12:31 - Oct 19 We will win on Sunday if we go at them. COYB!
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BlueBlood90 added 13:16 - Oct 19 Well said Chambo! Keep classy in the press and smash them on the pitch
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norfolkbluey added 14:13 - Oct 19 This is a must win match. We always seem to meet them when we have been on a poor run and they on a good run. Mick please play an attacking line up. Waghorn and co could slaughter this Canary outfit given the chance. Dolly who?!
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Seasider added 16:29 - Oct 19 Everybody before me has mentioned all the trophy's we have won except one the 'Texaco Cup' lol.Now who did we beat? When Norwich won the Milk Cup,think it was in its infancy,with a lot of teams not bothering to enter.Didn't they beat someone like Rotherham ? However all this is in the distant past;so we must beat them on Sunday to regain the bragging rights,which we have not had for the last 7 or 8 years ! Hoping that McCarthy's team is set up to attack the opposition,and includes Bersant Celina.

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Westy added 20:47 - Oct 19 Maybe this could be the theme of a song - particular to the Club, not three lions are our shirt, 'but three stars on our shirt' and directed at The Norwich. Sunday would be a good time to star.
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Currie10 added 01:06 - Oct 20 Also beat Ac Milan at home and a good Feyenoord side too. Tough game, but not utterly impossible. Be fantastic next season them minus parachute payments. OOOHHHHHH YES.
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