'You can’t plan for anything' - Sunderland's League One rival airs frustration
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Ipswich, along with Sunderland, are facing up to another season in the third tier with both clubs outside the play-offs when the campaign was ended early.
Lambert admits the period of uncertainty has been ‘frustrating as hell’ but insists health and safety comes first.
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Hide AdAnd he believes the crisis could lead to more chances for younger players, in particular.
Lambert told the Ipswich Star: “The health and safety of people is obviously the most important thing through all of this.
“From a job point of view though, it’s been as hard a challenge as I’ve had as a manager for different reasons.
“There are a lot of questions out there and not many answers.
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Hide Ad“We are continuously in the unknown. You can’t plan for anything and it’s been as frustrating as hell.
“Going forward, I think this will change the face of the game though.
“It could actually prove to be a beneficial for football long term. It might bring everyone together.
“Clubs won’t have the money to go and spend this and that either and you’ll find that youngsters will get a chance. Supporters will be fine with that. I’ll be fine with that.
“We have got a good group of youngsters coming through here and we will look to develop them into first-team players over time.”