Kris O’Leary could easily have seen his Under-23’s side open his managerial run with a win today but he had to be content with just a draw after Ipswich levelled against the run of play with a second half penalty.
O’Leary’s youngsters missed a host of chances which would have given them a third successive victory but the manager was not getting too hung up on what could have been and was quick to look for the positives in the result.
The Swans hit the post twice and saw the visiting keeper make several good saves to keep the score level but ultimately as well Ipswich also missed a first half penalty which was saved by Gould.
“I’m happy with the performance and it’s a good starting point,” the under-23s coach said.
“I thought the boys put a real good shift in and did really well in certain aspects.
“I’ve asked for intensity in our play, especially with our pressing.
“We’ve probably had enough chances there to win two games and could’ve scored five or six goals.
“There were times when we could’ve been a little more patient and added a few more passes.
“I think we were getting into the positions relatively easy with the balls down the wing. But then the players almost forgot about keeping the ball, so the other part of the game became quite scrappy.
“The players are a little bit disappointed, but there are lots of positives.”