, Ipswich Town fans react to late equaliser against Blackburn Rovers

Ipswich Town fans react to late equaliser against Blackburn Rovers

Tayo Edun’s added time equaliser rescued Ipswich Town a point in the opening game of Paul Hurst’s reign at Portman Road.

The Fulham loanee, along with over 18,000 at Portman Road, watched as his cross flew over a helpless Rovers defence and nestled beyond ‘keeper David Raya.

Fellow debutant Gwion Edwards handed the Tractor Boys an early lead when he headed Freddie Sears’ cross home after just five minutes.

But the visitors fought back as Danny Graham capitalised on weak defending following a free-kick, while Bradley Dack put the Lancashire side ahead before the break.

The line-ups

The Blues were always going to face a difficult task with last season’s top-scorer Martyn Waghorn not being included due to his future at the Club being uncertain, although summer recruits Janoi Danocien, Trevoh Chalobah, Ellis Harrison and Gwion Edwards were all handed debuts.

Scoring a goal on your Championship debut is certainly one way to impress your new Club’s supporters, and that’s exactly how Town fans felt after seeing Edwards play at Portman Road.

Transfer targets

Having taken a point from the opening game, some Town followers began looking at where Paul Hurst will need to improve his Blues squad in the final week of the summer transfer window.

With Waghorn being excluded from the squad today, many Town supporters are beginning to accept that the 28-year-old is set to move on.

Looking ahead

The Blues take on Rotherham next in the Sky Bet Championship, before a trip to Exeter City in the Caraboa Cup, and Town supporters are feeling hopeful in the lead-up.

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