Ipswich legend Fabian Wilnis says that manager Jim Magilton should be given everyone’s full support in his quest to get the Blues to the Premiership.
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Despite not being offered a contract extension at Portman Road by Magilton at the end of last season after nine years at the club, Wilnis, a former teammate and player under Jim, believes that people should stick by him.
He said: ‘He is under tremendous pressure, but it will not be long before the club kicks-on under his control.
‘I see Jim as a long-term manager and he should definitely be supported.’
Incidentally, Wilnis says that he will retire from playing at the end of the season. The 39-year-old has been playing for Blue Square Premier side Grays Athletic this season, but says he will not be playing on the pitch next season: ‘It is time to call it a day, and I shall not be looking for a club for 2009/10. I feel fit and healthy but the legs will not always do it anymore.’
The Dutchman’s last game will be in an Ipswich shirt in a testimonial game, most likely against Feyenoord.
