I have something to prove - Healy

Last updated : 14 January 2011 By BBC Sport

But after back-to-back appearances the Republic of Ireland international is hoping to be in Jewell's plans.

"I want to prove to myself that I can still play at this level," he told BBC Radio Suffolk.

"I played for two years back in Ireland, got my confidence up, came to Ipswich and didn't really kick on.

"Now I've got a few games under my belt and there's nothing worse than sitting up in the stand, watching the game.

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to Colin of Healy. I think 99% of us have already accepted that him being a football player is some sort a sick joke

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"You want to be involved but it's all about hard work isn't it?"

The Republic of Ireland international's career in England has stuttered since a series of injuries which began in 2003.

Healy was out of action for 18 months after breaking his leg twice and suffering knee cartilage damage.

A spell with Barnsley in 2006 saw him make just two starts and eventually he headed back to his homeland to play for Cork.

He returned to the Championship with Ipswich 18 months ago but once again failed to find his feet.

But he was selected to play in the 7-0 FA Cup defeat by Chelsea on Sunday and followed that up with an impressive performance in Wednesday's 1-0 League Cup victory over Arsenal.

And while the former Celtic man enjoyed that first leg semi-final win over the Gunners, he insists the weekend clash with Millwall is the main focus.

"You have to concentrate on the next game. We'll just go into the game very focused on it," he said.

"I think everyone thought before the game Arsenal were going to do us over, especially after getting beat 7-0 by Chelsea.

"But we proved a few people wrong and now we go to the Emirates with a one goal lead."

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport