MIDWEEK ROUND-UP By John Lyons

WITH the top two not in action, their closest rivals had a golden opportunity to make up ground – and they didn’t let it slip. Third-placed Ipswich needed a boost after a recent wobble, so a 4-0 home success against lowly Morecambe was just what the doctor ordered. The Blues couldn’t have made a better start as Freddie Ladapo struck in the opening minute. He bagged his second 15 minutes later, while Conor Chaplin notched a double of his own leading up to the break to put Kieran McKenna’s men in cruise control. The win lif...