IPSWICH Town boss Joe Royle today revealed his New Year wish – more clean sheets.The Portman Road chief has steered his men out of the Nationwide League First Division basement following a superb five-match unbeaten run.

By Dave Allard

IPSWICH Town boss Joe Royle today revealed his New Year wish – more clean sheets.

The Portman Road chief has steered his men out of the Nationwide League First Division basement following a superb five-match unbeaten run.

Now he wants to start 2003 by tightening up at the back.

"If anyone asked me for a New Year wish I'd say 'A few more cleans sheets please'," said Royle.

"We've got to stop giving away as many goals, especially at home."

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