Ipswich Town striker Noel Hunt has revealed only intervention from his brother Stephen prevented him punching a Norwich supporter after last weekend’s Championship play-off semi-final.

Former Irish internationals Stephen and Noel Hunt are amongst five players who will have to wait to discover whether they have a future at Ipswich Town.

Republic of Ireland international winger Stephen Hunt had an unique reason for not appearing in court to answer a speeding charge — he didn’t what it to affect his focus for the second leg of Ipswich Town’s Championship play-off semi-final against Norwich City.