Breaking: Ipswich Legend Offers Advice To Tractor Boys Player

Mick Mills, an Ipswich Town veteran, has cautioned Blues star Leif Davis against overcommitting himself going forward and reminded him of his defensive responsibilities during games.

The 24-year-old left-back has established himself as a starter in Kieran McKenna’s starting lineup, contributing 13 assists in 27 league appearances this season.

Ipswich’s form has declined, and some former players have blasted the Tractor Boys defensive unit for failing to complete their duties.

Mills urged that McKenna assess whether Davis is attacking too early in the game and advised the left-back to be more careful before moving forward.

The former Ipswich great also stated that he has no objections to Davis pushing forward in instances where the Blues may benefit from his presence, but cautioned him that he cannot go up constantly and lurk around the opponent box while abandoning his defensive responsibilities.

Mills admitted to BBC Radio Suffolk that they may have sent Leif on too many times too early in a game.

“Maybe he needs to be a little more cautious to begin with.

“I am fine if there is an absolute 100% circumstance in front of you.

“Go with belief; it is your job to do so, but do not keep creeping up there in the expectation that something will happen.

“Be a little more conservative early in the game, sit a little closer to George’s [Edmundson] left side, and plug that hole; after all, you have someone to mark out there, a right-side attacker.

“And sometimes they are clever enough not to go with you if they think you are going in a non-adventurous position, they will let you go and they will catch you on the break.”

Ipswich have only won one of their past nine league games, and it remains to be seen whether they can overcome their bad form to beat Millwall on Wednesday.