In the latest of our weekly look backs to Ipswich Town’s greatest games, we look at Tamas Priskin’s finest hour in a Blues shirt - and a famous cup win over mighty Arsenal.
Ipswich Town 1
Arsenal 0
Carling Cup semi-final, first leg, January 12, 2011
It was just like the good old days. A sell-out crowd, a great atmosphere, and Town not only taking on but beating a really top side.
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This was the undoubted highlight of Tamas Priskin’s otherwise less than thrilling spell at Portman Road. He was superb that night, and he capped his performance by superbly finishing a one-on-one in the 78th minute.
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Town deserved their victory. The home side created more chances than their aristocratic visitors. Cesc Fabregas was so rattled after the game he accused Ipswich of adopting “rugby’’ tactics.
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Here’s a quiz question: who was Town’s manager that night? None other than Ian McParland, caretaker boss after the departure of Roy Keane. McParland had a mixed two games at Town gaffer – a 7-0 FA Cup defeat at Chelsea, followed by this memorable victory. New permanent manager Paul Jewell watched from the stand.
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Unfortunately, this was only the first leg. In the second game at the Emirates. It was a different story, and Arsenal ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. Still, it was fun!
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