Eight Ipswich Town first-team players will miss the cut today as Mick McCarthy won’t take keeper riskBack-up goalkeeper Dean Gerken (left) and Tommy Smith on the bench for Ipswich Town. Picture: Steve Waller © Copyright Stephen WallerIpswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says he would never risk not naming a goalkeeper on the bench. Little more than a month ago, the Blues boss had just 12 recognised first-team outfield players to pick from when Lincoln visited Portman Road in the FA Cup. Even discounting out-of-favour striker Leon Best, McCarthy has 24 first-team outfielders to pick from for this afternoon’s Championship match at Aston Villa. Kenlock and Samuel come into the reckoning today, but Smith and Rowe – despite both playing for the Under-23s on Monday night – aren’t fully fit.

Source: The Star February 11, 2017 12:04 UTC