Alex Neil excited by "emotional" derby clash

Norwich City manager Alex Neil has admitted that the excitement is building within the squad ahead of the Championship playoff clash with Ipswich Town.

The Canaries travel to Portman Road to meet their East Anglian rivals in the first leg on Saturday, and Neil insists that he is fully aware how much the two games mean to the supporters.

"I've been told this will be the biggest derby between Norwich and Ipswich and these are the games you want to be involved in," he told the club's website. "We're really looking forward to it and we'll get ourselves fully prepared.

"It definitely adds something, an extra spice, because the fans are desperate to get one over their rivals which makes it an emotional occasion.

"We know exactly what it means to everyone and it means a hell of a lot to myself and the players as well. Ultimately, we've got to rise to the challenge and get ourselves past Ipswich to make the final."

Norwich will host the second leg at Carrow Road next Saturday.