Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert receives the support of owner Marcus Evans

Ipswich Town owner Marcus Evans has given his backing to manager Paul Lambert.

With Town having won just one of their last seven fixtures in all competitions, the clamour has grown among supporters to see the Scot relieved of his duties.

However, ahead of Saturday's trip to Plymouth Argyle – followed by the return of fans to Portman Road seven days later – Evans insisted he has no intention of parting company with the former Norwich City boss.

Evans said in a statement on the club's website: "The manager, coaching staff, captain and players are all doing everything that I have asked of them in building a foundation for the future and as long as I see progress being made I will not be swayed into making the mistakes neatly summed up by the term ‘be careful what you wish for’ which caused our demise a couple of years ago.

"I have a detailed view of all of the facts as to what is best for the club, both financially and team development wise and I will use that unique and privileged access to make the decisions which I believe to be in the best long term interests of Ipswich Town.

"Everything I have seen close at hand, behind the scenes and on match days this season gives me confidence that, despite what is always a bumpy path, we are on the right track.

"We have a tough but I hope enjoyable season ahead of us but it’s just not the same without you being here for the ups and downs and I look forward to seeing some of you – 2000 at least – back at Portman Road next weekend."

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