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Opinion North Stander: Some of the best football since the Burley era - we're top because we're the best team!

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Will Keane and Town manager Paul Lambert embrace at the final whistle. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Ok, the scoreline says 1-0, but we all know the reality was very different, writes North Stander Terry Hunt. We were absolutely streets ahead of Lincoln. The visitors will be pleased to have avoided a real thrashing.

Wilson on his central role, letting Lukes have the limelight, Edwards' display and reclaiming top spot

James Wilson pictured during the victory over Lincoln. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

'It was a lot of huffing and puffing from them without great quality' - Appleton on Ipswich

Lincoln City team manager Michael Appleton walks from the pitch at half time. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Opinion Stuart Watson's Sunday Verdict: Was this all part of the master plan? If so, we owe Lambert an apology

Town manager Paul Lambert animated on the touchline late in the Lincoln game. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Poll Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Blackpool ready to offer 'significant sum' for Jon Nolan

Jon Nolan on the ball during Ipswich Town's 0-0 draw with Wycombe at Portman Road. Photo: ROSS HALLS

Seasiders forced to settle for a point as Ainsley sees red

Josh Kerridge (number 6) rises above the Hullbridge defence to head a corner high into the opposition goal. Picture: THOMAS BRADFORD

Video #Gameday: 'It feels good to be having fun again, back to being top of the league' - Town fans on win over Lincoln

Ipswich Town fans gave their thoughts to our #Gameday cameras before and after the 1-0 win over Lincoln City.

'I think we were good enough to win it' - Leiston boss Driver after draw with Rushall Olympic

Joshua Hitter and Rushall captain Orrin Pendley contest a header in the six-yard box, at Victory Road on Saturday. Picture: HANNAH PARNELL

Sunday Snap: Lambert pulls the plug, Woolfenden delivers on his promise and a loanee nets a brace

Town manager Paul Lambert animated on the touchline late in the Lincoln game. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Allen stays perfect in the UFC with battling win over Lentz

Arnold Allen (right) beat Nik Lentz at UFC Raleigh to move to 7-0 in the UFC. Picture: PA SPORT

Stu says: Five observations following Ipswich Town's 1-0 win against Lincoln

A fist pumping Luke Chambers after Towns 1-0 victory over Lincoln to take them back to the top of the table. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Opinion 'We are top of the league say we are top of the league... but let's not get carried away' - Town fans on Lincoln win

Will Keane rises high alongside Max Melbourne. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Lambert on 'top three' performance, Woolfenden's potential and transfer frustrations

A pumped Town manager Paul Lambert interacts with the fans after the 1-0 victory over Lincoln. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Opinion Ratings: How the Ipswich Town players performed in their 1-0 victory over Lincoln City at Portman Road

Town celebrate Luke Woolfendens goal that gave them a 1-0 lead late in the first half. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Leiston rally from two goals down to secure deserved point against Rushall Olympic

Leiston (blue shirts) are forced to defend another delivery during the first half, against Rushall Olympic. Picture: CARL MARSTON

Ipswich Town 1-0 Lincoln City: Woolfenden wins it as Blues head back to the top of League One

Flynn Downes congratulates Luke Woolfenden after he had given Town a 1-0 lead with a goal late in the first half. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Matchday Recap: Woolfenden secures three points for the Blues against Lincoln

Luke Woolfenden scores late in the first half. Picture Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

It's time for Ipswich Town to make Portman Road a fortress in first of '18 cup finals' in bid for promotion

Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers and manager Paul Lambert know the Blues need to step things up at Portman Road. Picture: ROSS HALLS

Video 'He's certainly different' - Norwood's latest antics are a reminder of what we already knew... and he's a vital piece of Town's puzzle

James Norwood is not your average footballer. Picture: ARCHANT/ITFC/JAMESNORWOODINSTAGRAM

Video 'He's doing really well.. I'm sure he'll get a chance' - Lambert on newest recruit Earl

New signing Josh Earl pictured before Town's 0-0 draw with Oxford United at The Kassam Stadium Photo: ROSS HALLS

'My head hasn't been turned... to get to the Premier League with Ipswich would be unbelievable' - Woolfenden on speculation

Luke Woolfenden pictured during Town's 5-3 defeat at Lincoln City Photo: ROSS HALLS

Video 'He'll have to bide his time... but he's pushing Judgey on' - Lambert on Bishop's bid to start

Teddy Bishop's sparkling displays from the bench are pushing Alan Judge on, according to manager Paul Lambert. Picture: ARCHANT

Video 'It could be great for him' - Lambert hopes El Mizouni can follow in Downes and Woolfenden's footsteps

Idris El Mizouni has joined Cambridge on loan, following in the footsteps of Luke Woolfenden (Swindon) and Flynn Downes (Luton). Picture: CAMBRIDGEUNITED

The Non-League Podcast: It's Needham Market duo Luke Ingram and Craig Parker!

Luke Ingram and Craig Parker

'We're not out of the woods yet' - Leiston boss Driver

Leiston manager, Glen Driver

Video Reaching the summit, striking combinations and a former Blue returns - talking points as Town host Lincoln

Ipswich Town will be hoping for a repeat of their 4-1 victory over Accrington Stanley when they host Lincoln City this weekend. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Midfield dynamo El Mizouni signs for Cambridge United on loan

Idris El Mizouni has joined League Two side Cambridge United on loan until the end of the 2019-20 season Photo: CAMBRIDGE UNITED FC

'He's like a Rolls Royce' - Imps boss praises ex-Town loanee Edun as he prepares for Portman Road return

Tayo Edun is set to return to Portman Road with Lincoln City this weekend. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Cycling: Madgwick puts in near faultless ride to win Snetterton cyclo-cross

Senior winner James Madgwick didn’t bother to dismount for the hurdles at Snetterton. Junior winner Max Bolton is far left. Picture: FERGUS MUIR

'I've not played with boys that good before... it will be hard to hold on to them' - Wilson on young duo

James Wilson believes Ipswich will struggle to hold on to Flynn Downes and Luke Woolfenden in the long-term. Picture: ARCHANT

Just Cause and Thetalkinghorse set for tussle at Higham point-to-point

Thetalkinghorse and Tom McClorey in winning action at Horseheath last February. Picture: GRAHAM BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY

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