Lambert leaves Ipswich

PAUL LAMBERT has left his role as Ipswich manager by mutual consent.

The 51-year-old Celtic legend, who took charge in October 2018, leaves the club in eighth place in the Sky Bet League One table, two points off the play-off places. Assistant boss Stuart Taylor has also departed.

Ipswich owner Marcus Evans said:

“I know he has his thoughts on what is needed to take Ipswich forward and I respect his opinions but this year has been the biggest financial challenge we have faced in my time as owner. It has, however, become clear after holding discussions over the last few days that there are significant differences of opinion as to the order of immediate priorities and we agreed it was best for us to part company.”

Zander Clark

7 Terrific save to deny Josh Mullin in the first half. Often crowded out at set-pieces but always got a hand to them.

Jamie McCart

7 Kept things quiet on his side of the pitch.

Liam Gordon Fascinating battle with Scott Robinson throughout. Lost a few of them but won the war. Booked late on.

Jason Kerr 7 Mature performance from the skipper. Looked dangerous when he broke forward and joined the attack.

Callum Booth Provided the width for Saints down the left.

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Shaun Rooney

Superb performance. Dominated the struggling Marvin Bartley with his speed, got the goal. Was everywhere for his team.

Liam Craig

9

6 Did not get his foot on the ball as much as he would have liked but played some nice stuff when he did.

Ali McCann

7

Plenty of industry from the promising youngster. Looked dangerous when he got into the final third.

David Wotherspoon Lucky not to have been booked for a rash challenge on Efe Ambrose at the end of the first half. Worked his socks off.

Craig Conway 7 Always looked for the ball and rarely gave it away. Really composed display from the attacking midfielder.

Chris Kane 8 Was very isolated in the first half but grew into the game. Excellent all-round centre-forward play.

SUBSTITUTES Stevie May

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4 (for Conway, 77) Provided some fresh legs. Lots of energy in his brief cameo.