“I don’t think we deserve that”- Jack Taylor honest take on Towns defeat to Leicester
Ipswich’s Loss at Leicester Mirrors Season of Missed Opportunities
Ipswich Town’s 2-0 defeat to Leicester City felt like a familiar pattern—promising spells of dominance, plenty of chances, but ultimately, another frustrating loss.
The Blues started brightly, looked the better side for large parts of the match, yet left empty-handed. For midfielder Jack Taylor, the game summed up their entire season.
“We played some good football, but like so many times this year, crucial moments went against us,” he said post-match. “It’s frustrating, but now it’s about regrouping and focusing on pre-season.”
Taylor acknowledged the team’s wastefulness in front of goal. “We had 20 chances, the boss said.
That’s on us. We have to take responsibility for not converting those chances or making the right final decisions.”
The recurring issue has left many wondering whether a lack of confidence is to blame, particularly in the final third. But Taylor disagrees.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a confidence issue. We’re still playing our way, not panicking or lumping the ball forward.
But in the final third, maybe there’s something missing. It happens in football. We just need to get back to work.”
With their relegation confirmed weeks ago, the end of the season has been difficult, but Taylor insisted the players remained motivated.
“Today was more about pride—trying to finish above Leicester. You’re still representing your club in the Premier League, and that means something.”
Despite the result, Taylor praised the fans, who continued to back the team with unwavering support. “They were brilliant again.
I don’t think we deserved the applause at full-time, but it shows the connection we’ve built. They’ve stuck with us through everything.”
Still, there’s a shared understanding among players and supporters that this season hasn’t met expectations.
“This fairytale journey didn’t have the ending we wanted,” Taylor admitted. “We’ve fallen short. But the togetherness is there, and we’ll be back stronger.”
Looking ahead to next season in the Championship, Taylor is optimistic. Ipswich are expected to be promotion contenders, and he believes they’re well-positioned for the challenge.
“The squad is in a much better place than last year. We’ve added good players, and while some are still settling in, they’re fitting in well. With time and focus, it will come together.”
He also acknowledged the pressure to bounce back. “There’ll be expectations, of course.
That’s what we’re working towards—getting back to the Premier League. And with the experience we’ve gained this year, we’re in good shape.”
Taylor finished with a heartfelt message for the fans: “Just a massive thank you. Week in, week out, they’ve supported us.
It means more than we can express. We know what it means to them, the club, and the town.”
