Speaking of his sides defeat tonight, Town boss Joe Royle admitted: "Our keeper has had his quietest game of the season. He has hardly had a save to make but has taken the ball out of the net twice.
Stoke City 2-0 Ipswich - Manager Reaction
"We had control of the game and most of the shots, but a schoolboy error has cost us in the first half and it just hasn't been our night."
Meanwhile Potters boss Tony Pullis was pleased with his sides victory: "We are making good progress but I don't want to get into any talk about play-offs. We are in a season of transition and that was a young side we had out there tonight.
"Ipswich move the ball very well and this was a difficult game. They are the highest scorers in the league and to keep a clean sheet is a terrific achievement.
"Having Gerry Taggart back was a big plus, although it took him time to get going. He played the first 20 minutes like he had tin legs but was excellent after that
Meanwhile Potters boss Tony Pullis was pleased with his sides victory: "We are making good progress but I don't want to get into any talk about play-offs. We are in a season of transition and that was a young side we had out there tonight.
"Ipswich move the ball very well and this was a difficult game. They are the highest scorers in the league and to keep a clean sheet is a terrific achievement.
"Having Gerry Taggart back was a big plus, although it took him time to get going. He played the first 20 minutes like he had tin legs but was excellent after that