Speaking to the Ipswich Evening Star the Yorkshire born player said: "I was on my way out under the previous gaffer and Joe has been fantastic for me. He really has resurrected my career.
"He must take massive credit for the way the club is competing for a play-off place. He has had to shed players because of the financial situation, yet we are still up there having a real go at getting back to the Premiership.
"You only have to look at what has happened at other clubs to appreciate what Joe has done here. Look at Bradford and Sheffield Wednesday, who have gone down a level, and Derby have only just survived."