2007–08 Ipswich Town F.C. season

During the 2007–08 English football season, Ipswich Town competed in the Football League Championship.

Ipswich Town
2007–08 season
ChairmanDavid Sheepshanks
ManagerJim Magilton
StadiumPortman Road
Championship8th
FA CupThird round
League CupFirst round
Top goalscorerLeague: Jonathan Walters (13)
All: Jonathan Walters (13)
Highest home attendance29,656
(vs Norwich City, 13 Apr 2008, Championship)
Lowest home attendance17,938
(vs Leicester City, 11 Dec 2007, Championship)
Average home league attendance21,935

Season summary

Despite making a strong challenge for promotion during the season, Ipswich Town were denied the chance to participate in the play-offs for promotion to the Premier League on the last day of the season, with Crystal Palace and Watford taking the play-off places instead.

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF  NED Fabian Wilnis
4 DF  CAN Jason de Vos (captain)
5 DF  IRL Alex Bruce
6 DF  ENG Richard Naylor
7 MF  IRL Owen Garvan
8 MF  FRA Sylvain Legwinski
9 FW  ESP Pablo Couñago
10 MF  ENG Tommy Miller
11 MF  WAL Gavin Williams
14 FW  IRL Alan Lee
15 DF  ESP Sito
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 FW  ENG Danny Haynes
19 FW  IRL Jonathan Walters
20 DF  ENG David Wright
21 DF  ENG Danny Simpson (on loan from Manchester United)
22 MF  ENG Gary Roberts
23 DF  ENG Dan Harding
25 MF  IRL Alan Quinn
26 MF  MKD Veliče Šumulikoski
28 MF  ENG David Norris
32 FW  FIN Shefki Kuqi (on loan from Crystal Palace)
43 GK  ENG Stephen Bywater (on loan from Derby County)

Left club during season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IRL Shane Supple (on loan to Falkirk)
3 DF  ENG Matt Richards (on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion)
12 MF  CAN Jaime Peters (on loan to Yeovil Town)
No. Pos. Nation Player
21 MF  IRL George O'Callaghan (to Cork City)
24 FW  IRL Billy Clarke (on loan to Falkirk)
27 GK  SCO Neil Alexander (to Rangers)

Reserve squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
13 GK  IRL Nick Colgan
16 DF  NIR Chris Casement
17 FW  ENG Dean Bowditch
21 MF  IRL George O'Callaghan
29 MF  ENG Ed Upson
No. Pos. Nation Player
31 DF  IRL Michael Synnott
35 DF  ENG Tommy Smith
36 MF  ENG Liam Trotter
37 GK  ENG Andrew Plummer
38 FW  ENG Jordan Rhodes

Left club during season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
30 MF  ENG Sammy Moore (to Stevenage Borough)
No. Pos. Nation Player
32 DF  ENG Ian Miller (to Darlington)

Coaching staff
Position Name
Manager Jim Magilton
Assistant Manager Bryan Klug
Goalkeeping Coach Andy Rhodes
Specialist Skills Coach Steve Foley
Fitness Coach Simon Thadani
Head Physiotherapist Matt Byard

Pre-season

Legend
Win Draw Loss
DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
10 July 2007 Burton AlbionA3–0935Richards, Lee (2) (pen)
12 July 2007 Kettering TownA3–1UnknownO'Callaghan, Clarke, Synnott
18 July 2007 StevenageA0–3Unknown
19 July 2007 Chelmsford CityA2–2UnknownUnknown (o.g.) Moore
21 July 2007 Rushden & DiamondsA2–11,060Walters, Roberts
24 July 2007 Crawley TownA5–11,043Miller (3) (pen), Lee (2)
27 July 2007 Bury TownA6–11,926Clarke (3), Haynes, Garvan, Robinson
31 July 2007 Royal AntwerpA1–1UnknownRoberts
3 August 2007 LeistonAP
5 August 2007 PanathinaikosH2–08,165Couñago (2)
7 August 2007 DartfordA3–1649Roberts, Clarke, O'Callaghan

Competitions

Football League Championship
Main article: 2007–08 Football League Championship

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
6 Watford 46 18 16 12 62 56 +6 70 Qualification for Championship play-offs
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers 46 18 16 12 53 48 +5 70
8 Ipswich Town 46 18 15 13 65 56 +9 69
9 Sheffield United 46 17 15 14 56 51 +5 66
10 Plymouth Argyle 46 17 13 16 60 50 +10 64
Updated to match(es) played on 4 May 2008. Source: The Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Legend
Win Draw Loss

Ipswich Town's score comes first[1]

Matches
DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
11 August 2007Sheffield WednesdayH4-123,099Lee (2) (pen), Roberts, Couñago
18 August 2007Plymouth ArgyleA1-113,260Lee
26 August 2007Crystal PalaceH1-019,382Walters
1 September 2007WatfordA0-217,295
15 September 2007West Bromwich AlbionA0-419,460
22 September 2007Coventry CityH4-118,840de Vos, Couñago (2), Walters
29 September 2007Hull CityA1-315,456Harding
2 October 2007BurnleyA2-29,952Legwinski, Lee
6 October 2007Preston North EndH2-119,243Lee, Miller
20 October 2007Queens Park RangersA1-113,946Legwinski
23 October 2007Colchester UnitedH3-125,727Walters, Trotter, Haynes
27 October 2007Wolverhampton WanderersH2-123,308Lee, Couñago, Haynes
4 November 2007Norwich CityA2-225,461Lee, Couñago
6 November 2007Sheffield UnitedA1-325,033Walters
10 November 2007Bristol CityH6-022,020Walters (3), Wright, Miller (pen), Couñago
24 November 2007Cardiff CityA0-115,173
27 November 2007SouthamptonH2-019,791Walters, Couñago
1 December 2007BarnsleyH0-019,540
4 December 2007Bristol CityA0-214,062
8 December 2007Charlton AthleticA1-324,680Couñago
11 December 2007Leicester CityH3-117,938Couñago, Lee (pen), Walters
15 December 2007Scunthorpe UnitedH3-219,306Couñago, Garvan, Miller
22 December 2007BurnleyH0-020,077
26 December 2007Leicester CityA0-224,049
29 December 2007Coventry CityA1-218,346Haynes
1 January 2008West Bromwich AlbionH2-024,000Wright, de Vos
12 January 2008Stoke CityH1-120,346Haynes
19 January 2008BlackpoolA1-19,154Walters
29 January 2008Plymouth ArgyleH0-020,095
2 February 2008Sheffield WednesdayA2-119,092Quinn, Lee
9 February 2008WatfordH1-224,227Walters
12 February 2008Crystal PalaceA1-016,090Haynes
16 February 2008BlackpoolH2-121,059Šumulikoski, Walters
23 February 2008Stoke CityA0-123,563
1 March 2008SouthamptonA1-123,299David Norris
4 March 2008Sheffield UnitedH1-120,190Lee
11 March 2008BarnsleyA1-411,333Couñago
15 March 2008Charlton AthleticH2-023,539Garvan, Haynes
22 March 2008Scunthorpe UnitedA2-16,636Couñago, Sito
29 March 2008Queens Park RangersH0-024,570
5 April 2008Colchester UnitedA0-26,264
9 April 2008Cardiff CityH1-120,311Rhodes
13 April 2008Norwich CityH2-129,656Pearce (o.g.), Haynes
19 April 2008Wolverhampton WanderersA1-126,072Miller
26 April 2008Preston North EndA2-214,187Miller, Walters
4 May 2008Hull CityH1-028,233Lee

FA Cup
Main article: 2007–08 FA Cup
RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R35 January 2007PortsmouthH0-123,446

League Cup
Main article: 2007–08 Football League Cup
RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R114 August 2007Milton Keynes DonsA3-3 (lost 3-5 on pens)7,496Lee (pen), Murphy (o.g.), Garvan

Transfers

Transfers in
Date Pos Name From Fee Ref
13 July 2007 FW Pablo Couñago Málaga Free transfer [2]
16 July 2007 GK Neil Alexander Cardiff City Free transfer [3]
19 July 2007 MF Tommy Miller Sunderland Free transfer [4]
23 January 2008 MF Alan Quinn Sheffield United Undisclosed [5]
28 January 2008 MF Veliče Šumulikoski Bursaspor Undisclosed [6]
31 January 2008 MF David Norris Plymouth Argyle Undisclosed [7]
31 January 2008 GK Nick Colgan Free agent Free transfer [8]

Loans in
Date from Pos Name From Date until Ref
31 January 2008 GK Stephen Bywater Derby County 30 June 2008 [9]
15 March 2008 FW Shefki Kuqi Crystal Palace 30 June 2008 [10]
21 March 2008 DF Danny Simpson Manchester United 30 June 2008 [11]

Transfers out
Date Pos Name To Fee Ref
3 June 2007 DF James Krause Rushden & Diamonds Free transfer [12]
1 July 2007 MF Darren Currie Luton Town Free transfer [13]
1 July 2007 MF Martin Brittain Carlisle United Free transfer [14]
1 July 2007 MF Stuart O'Keefe Southend United Free transfer [15]
1 July 2007 FW Darryl Knights Yeovil Town Free transfer [16]
1 July 2007 FW Kieron Leabon Boston United Free transfer [17]
27 July 2007 GK Lewis Price Derby County Undisclosed [18]
11 January 2008 DF Ian Miller Darlington Free transfer [19]
24 January 2008 MF Sammy Moore Stevenage Borough Free transfer [20]
30 January 2008 GK Neil Alexander Rangers £500,000 [21]
31 January 2008 MF George O'Callaghan Cork City Free transfer [22]

Loans out
Date from Pos Name From Date until Ref
25 July 2007 MF Sammy Moore Brentford 6 January 2008 [23]
30 July 2007 DF Ian Miller Darlington 10 January 2008 [24]
31 August 2007 MF George O'Callaghan Brighton & Hove Albion 1 January 2008 [25]
18 September 2007 DF Matt Richards Brighton & Hove Albion 30 June 2008 [26][27]
10 October 2007 FW Jordan Rhodes Oxford United 10 November 2007 [28]
22 November 2007 FW Dean Bowditch Northampton Town 22 January 2008 [29]
17 January 2008 DF Matt Richards Brighton & Hove Albion 30 June 2008 [30]
30 January 2008 MF Jaime Peters Yeovil Town 4 May 2008 [31]
31 January 2008 GK Shane Supple Falkrik 30 June 2008 [32]
31 January 2008 FW Billy Clarke Falkrik 30 June 2008 [32]
12 February 2008 FW Dean Bowditch Brighton & Hove Albion 5 March 2008 [33]
12 February 2008 MF Gary Roberts Crewe Alexandra 12 March 2008 [34]
20 February 2008 DF Tommy Smith Stevenage Borough 27 April 2008 [35]

Squad statistics

All statistics updated as of end of season

Appearances and goals
No. Pos Nat Player TotalChampionshipFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers
43 GK Stephen Bywater 1701700000
Defenders
2 DF Fabian Wilnis 1409+401000
4 DF Jason de Vos 4724620010
5 DF Alex Bruce 38035+101010
6 DF Richard Naylor 806+100+1000
15 DF Sito 14111+211000
16 DF Chris Casement 302+100000
20 DF David Wright 43239+221010
21 DF Danny Simpson 807+100000
23 DF Dan Harding 31129+110010
Midfielders
7 MF Owen Garvan 45339+421011
8 MF Sylvain Legwinski 1629+62000+10
10 MF Tommy Miller 38532+550010
11 MF Gavin Williams 14010+301000
22 MF Gary Roberts 22110+1110010
25 MF Alan Quinn 16114+210000
26 MF Veliče Šumulikoski 16110+610000
28 MF David Norris 91910000
36 MF Liam Trotter 812+511000
Forwards
9 FW Pablo Couñago 451235+8121010
14 FW Alan Lee 471237+8110+1011
18 FW Danny Haynes 42718+227100+10
19 FW Jonathan Walters 411339+1130010
32 FW Shefki Kuqi 402+200000
38 FW Jordan Rhodes 810+810000
Players transferred out during the season
12 MF Jamie Peters 600+500+1000
21 MF George O'Callaghan 10100000
24 FW Billy Clarke 2209+110100+10
27 GK Neil Alexander 3102901010

Last updated: end of season
Source: Competitions

Goalscorers
No. Pos Nat Player Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
19 FW Jonathan Walters 13 0 0 13
9 FW Pablo Couñago 12 0 0 12
14 FW Alan Lee 11 0 1 12
18 FW Danny Haynes 7 0 0 7
10 MF Tommy Miller 5 0 0 5
7 MF Owen Garvan 2 0 1 3
4 DF Jason de Vos 2 0 0 2
8 MF Sylvain Legwinski 2 0 0 2
20 DF David Wright 2 0 0 2
15 DF Sito 1 0 0 1
22 MF Gary Roberts 1 0 0 1
23 DF Dan Harding 1 0 0 1
25 MF Alan Quinn 1 0 0 1
26 MF Veliče Šumulikoski 1 0 0 1
28 MF David Norris 1 0 0 1
36 MF Liam Trotter 1 0 0 1
38 FW Jordan Rhodes 1 0 0 1
Own goal 1 0 1 2
Total 65 0 3 68

Clean sheets
Number Nation Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
27 Neil Alexander 8 0 0 8
43 Stephen Bywater 4 0 0 4
Total 12 0 0 12

Disciplinary record
No. Pos. Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
2 DF Fabian Wilnis 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
4 DF Jason de Vos 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
5 DF Alex Bruce 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
7 MF Owen Garvan 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
8 MF Sylvain Legwinski 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
9 FW Pablo Couñago 4 1 1 0 0 0 5 1
10 MF Tommy Miller 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
11 MF Gavin Williams 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
14 FW Alan Lee 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
15 DF Sito 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1
18 FW Danny Haynes 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
19 FW Jonathan Walters 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
20 DF David Wright 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
21 DF Danny Simpson 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
22 MF Gary Roberts 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
23 DF Dan Harding 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
24 FW Billy Clarke 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
25 MF Alan Quinn 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
27 GK Neil Alexander 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
36 MF Liam Trotter 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
43 GK Stephen Bywater 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 51 4 2 1 2 0 55 5

Starting 11
Considering starts in all competitions[36]

Awards

Player awards
Award Player Ref
Player of the Year Jonathan Walters [37]
Players' Player of the Year Jonathan Walters [38]
Young Player of the Year Jordan Rhodes [38]
Goal of the Season Pablo Couñago [38]

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