IPSWICH boss Joe Royle today hailed skipper Jim Magilton as “the best midfielder outside the Premiership”.Royle's glowing tribute comes at a time when some supporters are of the opinion that the 35-year-old former Northern Ireland international does not even warrant a starting place at Portman Road.

By Mel Henderson

IPSWICH boss Joe Royle today hailed skipper Jim Magilton as “the best midfielder outside the Premiership”.

Royle's glowing tribute comes at a time when some supporters are of the opinion that the 35-year-old former Northern Ireland international does not even warrant a starting place at Portman Road.

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