Spurs star James Maddison takes aim at Ipswich Town fan after Norwich City dig | OneFootball

Ipswich Town recently defeated Ipswich Town 3-1 in the East Anglian derby

James Maddison has taken a dig at Ipswich Town following their victory over Norwich City.

The two sides met to compete in the East Anglian derby last time out at Portman Road, with the Tractor Boys running out 3-1 victors.

Kieran McKenna’s outfit looked more likely to claim victory from minute one, controlling the ball and slowly breaking down Norwich’s defence. This pressure culminated in an opener courtesy of Cedric Kipre, who smashed home from a corner.

The Canaries responded almost instantly, as Oscar Schwartau’s strike from outside the box deflected past Alex Palmer to level the scoring.

Ipswich continued to enjoy the majority of chances however, and were back in front just before half-time due to a wonder strike from star winger Jaden Philogene.

Jack Clarke increased the Suffolk side’s advantage 13 minutes from time, which subsequently secured them all three points, boosting McKenna's men up to ninth in the standings and six points behind league leaders Coventry City.

This victory marked the first time in 16 years that Ipswich had beaten Norwich in the league, which has led to increased celebrations from all those involved with the club.

Norwich, of course, have endured a difficult start to the season under head coach Liam Manning, who is coming under ever-intensifying pressure, and suffering defeat in such an important fixture where, historically speaking, they've held the bragging rights, has only compounded the frustration surrounding Carrow Road at this moment in time.

Such acts of jubilation have caught the attention of people connected to the Canaries, including ex-player James Maddison.

Ex-Norwich City star James Maddison hits out at Ipswich Town following derby triumph

Maddison made over 50 appearances for Norwich City during the formative period of his career after joining from boyhood side Coventry City, with his 14 goals and eight assists during the 2017/18 Championship campaign enough to convince Leicester City to acquire his services.

It was at Carrow Road where the England international really blossomed as a player, and he still holds a large amount of good feeling for the Norfolk side as a result.

When Norwich beat Ipswich 1-0 in April 2024, in which the winning goal was rather ironically scored by no other than Marcelino Nunez, Maddison took to social media to revel in the victory, stating: "Just in case anyone needed reminding…East Anglia is & always will be yellow and green. 15 years now?"

Following the Tractor Boys’ recent win, the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was reminded of this by an Ipswich fan, who quoted Maddison’s original post saying: "Any update on this?"

Never one to back down from confrontation, the former Norwich star replied: “1 win in 16 years. Have some shame son.”

Ipswich Town supporters will hope to have the last laugh this season

As Maddison stated, Ipswich have only just bested Norwich for the first time in 16 years, with the Canaries enjoying many more victories to celebrate in that time period.

The Tractor Boys have good reason to celebrate though, with this triumph a rare source of joy in an otherwise dismal 2025.

Although the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder can boast now, it may be McKenna and Co. who have the last laugh after 46 matches.

Ipswich’s squad is filled to the brim with talent, and they finally look like they are gaining some momentum in this Championship campaign.