Richard Naylor has called on fans and the critics to save judgement of Ipswich Town until after Christmas.

The Town club captain was part of the side which drew 1-1 with Charlton Athletic on a frustrating Tuesday night for players and the crowd.

And Naylor has made a plea for everyone to pull together and help Town, currently 13th in the Coca-Cola Championship, climb the table.

He said: “The players are confident of doing well so give this squad time. The time to judge will be after Christmas.

“If things are not right January/February time then that will be the time to say something.

“There has been quite a lot of stick in the papers recently and although it wasn’t aimed at the players it affects us all as a squad and a club.

“The owner has come out and publicly given his backing to what is going on, and now it would be nice for everybody, the fans, press and players to all pull together.

“Everybody is entitled to their own opinions but it is very difficult when people are pulling in different directions.”