article_snippet.sent: Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy was feeling less vibrant than Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy team's bright orange strip after they blew a chance to climb into the play-off places.
article_snippet.sent: Smith, Berra were poor – nowhere near as competitive as usual,' said McCarthy.
article_snippet.sent: McCarthy added: 'I don't feel happy-slappy at the moment
article_snippet.sent: McCarthy (right) looks down as McCarthy (right) side failed to keep up with the pace of their promotion rivals .