Over the course of this season, we will be profiling an Ipswich Town game from the past, against this afternoon’s opponents. This week, we look at the Blues’ 5-3 victory at Barnsley in December 2011.

East Anglian Daily Times: All smiles for Jason Scotland after adding the fifth goal at BarnsleyAll smiles for Jason Scotland after adding the fifth goal at Barnsley (Image: Archant)

The Blues looked dead and buried at half-time, trailing 2-0, to goals from Craig Davies and Ricardo Vaz Te.

East Anglian Daily Times: Michael Chopra scores Ipswich's fourth at BarnsleyMichael Chopra scores Ipswich's fourth at Barnsley (Image: Archant)

However, loan star Keith Andrews netted twice within four minutes of the restart, much to the delight of the visiting fans and those watching at home on TV.

East Anglian Daily Times: Danny Collins makes it 3-2 in favour of Ipswich at BarnsleyDanny Collins makes it 3-2 in favour of Ipswich at Barnsley (Image: Archant)

Danny Collins, Michael Chopra and Jason Scotland then added to the tally, before Davies scored a wonderful free-kick consolation for the Tykes.

East Anglian Daily Times: Jason Scotland pursues Barnsley's Craig DaviesJason Scotland pursues Barnsley's Craig Davies (Image: Archant)

“Football is a results game and, when you don’t get them, there is pressure,” said Scotland.

East Anglian Daily Times: Barnsley defender Jimmy McNulty survives a penalty shout as Michael Chopra closes in during the first halfBarnsley defender Jimmy McNulty survives a penalty shout as Michael Chopra closes in during the first half (Image: Archant)

“It is hard to tell whether the manager’s job is on the line, but when you are not getting results, your job is up for grabs. This was a big three points for us, and things have changed.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Paul jewell has a long walk back to the dressing rooms at Oakwell as Ipswich face a two goal deficit after 45 minutesPaul jewell has a long walk back to the dressing rooms at Oakwell as Ipswich face a two goal deficit after 45 minutes (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Jason Scotland celebrates with Keith AndrewsJason Scotland celebrates with Keith Andrews