Hull Post-match reaction:

Royle told the club website: "It is symptomatic of our season. We played well but hit the bar and had shots cleared off the line. Another shot whistled past the post. We were so nearly there. It was a terrible shame."

The Town manager praised Ipswich's passing style: "Our fans will have gone away delighted with our football but disappointed with the result. We will be a little stronger next week with the return of Richard Naylor and Jimmy Juan."

Hull boss Peter Taylor was pleased to have come away from Portman Road with a point commenting: "In this division you have to work hard every match and we want to be here again next season playing in front of big crowds.

"In the second half, we created a couple of very good chances and I don't think Ipswich made many more openings than us."

Taylor took time to praise the Town Manager adding: "Joe Royle has worked wonders at Ipswich. They have had a lot of injuries and no longer have the great players they used to have. Even so, they are a very good footballing team and enjoyable to watch."

The draw leaves Ipswich on 53 points eight points behind Preston who occupy the final play-off position.