Boothroyd hails resilient Hornets

ADRIAN BOOTHROYD hailed the resilience of his side after they returned to the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win at Ipswich on Saturday, ending the East Anglian side’s 19-match unbeaten run at Portman Road in the process.

The Hornets are back in pole position courtesy of the victory, with previous leaders West Brom losing by the same score at Barnsley.

“Ipswich is a tough place to come,” said Boothroyd. “Jim Magilton (Town’s manager) is a great lad who’s doing really well and they have got a wonderful record at home.