Kieran McKenna: Ipswich Town face 'proper' FA Cup tie at non-league Bracknell
Kieran McKenna says the team has a 'responsibility to deliver' against the Berkshire outfit
Last updated 7th Nov 2022
Ipswich Town face lower-league outfit Bracknell Town in the First Round of the FA Cup later - and look to avoid a giant-killing upset in Berkshire.
Bracknell play at the same level as Needham Market FC, who were knocked out of the competition by Burton Albion at the weekend.
The Robins have made it through four rounds of qualifying to get to this stage, with Town automatically entering the competition during the First Round draw.
Speaking to the ITFC website, boss Kieran McKenna said: "We won't give away too much about the team but we fully respect the competition and it's a difficult FA Cup tie."
"It's a strong team that will go there and we want to put in a strong performance because it's a competition we want to do well in.
"It was great to see Bracknell's reaction to the draw and it's a great FA Cup tie. It's a fantastic draw for them and the TV cameras wouldn't be there if it wasn't one where people on the outside want to see a classic FA Cup upset.
"We know the nature of the game and we need to prepare as well as we always do. It's a huge game for Bracknell and now we need to focus on the 90 minutes on the pitch.
"The home crowd will be very vocal no doubt and we know the challenges we'll face. We know if we play as we can play, and stand up to the challenges, then we will have the quality to get the result.
"It's a proper FA Cup tie and we have a responsibility to go and deliver."