Hermann Hreidarsson insists Ipswich will not repeat their shabby FA Cup defensive display when they take to the field tomorrow.

The Blues take on struggling Bradford at Valley Parade a week after shipping four goals in their cup defeat to Sheffield United.

While Town boss Joe Royle praised his players for the way they came back from 3-0 down to level matters, before conceding a late fourth, he wasn't happy with the team's defensive display.

And Hreidarsson told the Evening Gazette: "We had been defending well recently, so it was unfortunate to let in four goals.

"It was disappointing because it was not like they were cutting us to pieces.

"They only had about five shots and scored from four of them.

"That is not acceptable and it's a matter for us all to have more organisation and concentration, especially from set pieces.

"But I'm confident that it will not happen again."

Royle said the players had been doing more defensive work this week.

Royle has named the same 16-strong squad as last week for tomorrow's game but has also included Martjin Reuser for the first time since he told the Dutchman he could leave the club on a free transfer.

Published Friday, January 31, 2003

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