O’Neil is happy with the level of fitness shown by the squad, which the data indicates is even higher than last season. “I think the lads are in great shape and the physical numbers are really, really good. “I enjoyed my first experience of Portman Road. Reflecting further on his first Portman Road experience since taking over at Town, he added: “I did enjoy it, I did enjoy it. “Dara [O’Shea]’s been excellent for me since I’ve come in as a captain, led the team really, really well.