Downsouth 8,792 40k Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 19 hours ago, Whoppy said: They were never out of the mix in my mind. They will be top 2 with Coventry They looked like a fast and slick team yesterday beginning to find their feet (and Boots) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvanelli 2,081 1.4k Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Yesterday was the first time Ipswich actually looked half decent. All their other games - based on highlights, and stats seen to show they have been powder puff. Let's not forget that game in hand should be a defeat too. Norwich are terrible mind and they really did allow Ipswich to dictate and control the whole game without making it hard. Be interesting to see how they fair up against us next Friday. Coventry have gone clear fav's for the league and promotion, with the bookies...so they must be having 2nd thoughts on Ipswich blowing the league away, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpty 6,204 11.2k Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Marvanelli said: Yesterday was the first time Ipswich actually looked half decent. All their other games - based on highlights, and stats seen to show they have been powder puff. Let's not forget that game in hand should be a defeat too. Norwich are terrible mind and they really did allow Ipswich to dictate and control the whole game without making it hard. Be interesting to see how they fair up against us next Friday. Coventry have gone clear fav's for the league and promotion, with the bookies...so they must be having 2nd thoughts on Ipswich blowing the league away, too. I don't agree with that mate. Whilst i haven't seen every game they've played, i watched them against Sheff United and they absolutely demolished them. Sheff United started that game well too. It's not just their performances though, it's the depth of quality and experience they have. It's un-matched at this level. On SkyBet, Ipswich are still favourites for promotion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroDownSouth 558 4.3k Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Whilst I think we should reassess our ambitions as the season goes on, I think its important we remain grounded to what our expectations were going into the season - majority of us would have been happy with Play Offs. Our start has been electric (in terms of a points return, some questions over some aspects of the performances absolutely!) and I think we are on course for what our pre-season ambitions were. It's easy to forget just how mental the Championship is, and that a run of games gets you right in the mix - so Ipswich will inevitably be in amongst it at the end of the season you expect. I'd snap your hand off for a top 4 finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smogsterking the Inspirati 3,723 8.9k Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Tbh I wasn't greatly impressed with Ipswich. The concern i have with them is the depth and quality they had to bring on. I think if Norwich had better quality in forward positions (bar Sargeant) they could have got something from the game as Ipswich didnt look too convincing defensively. That said I still have them as favourites for the league just based on the quality they possess in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus 63 674 3.3k Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 I found it quite telling that Hackney didn't want to move to Ipswich for whatever reason. He could have had a decent pay rise and used them as a stepping stone. There were no certainties at the start of the season, however, it will be much clearer in January which way the seasons going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Johnson 2,081 3.1k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 7 hours ago, Erimus 63 said: I found it quite telling that Hackney didn't want to move to Ipswich for whatever reason. He could have had a decent pay rise and used them as a stepping stone. There were no certainties at the start of the season, however, it will be much clearer in January which way the seasons going. Hackney, whilst I admire the lad, has done little to enhance his value and worth in recent times. Both him and Morris have been nowhere near their best recently. Perhaps in the belief they form the best midfield partnership in the division? There is a need to cut out the sloppy passing. A need to get control and dictate midfield. A need to cut out putting the defence under pressure with some woeful passing. Time for actions not words from the pair of them 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinoJo3 7,394 15.6k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 5 hours ago, Robin Johnson said: Hackney, whilst I admire the lad, has done little to enhance his value and worth in recent times. Both him and Morris have been nowhere near their best recently. Perhaps in the belief they form the best midfield partnership in the division? There is a need to cut out the sloppy passing. A need to get control and dictate midfield. A need to cut out putting the defence under pressure with some woeful passing. Time for actions not words from the pair of them Hackney seems to do the same thing every season, he will pick up form again between January and end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Goat 978 1.4k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Not playing well to say the least yet second. This won't last long if we keep putting in mediocre performances. Maybe Morris ought to practice shooting. He is woeful. At least six or seven teams with better squads than us. We seem to be reverting to Carrick mode. Plenty of possession and quite a few shots but very few goals .Our last five matches speak of mid table if lucky. Hackney needs to be sold if anyone will.have him on his recent performances. Overall we ought to be worried. Super Rob and his team aren't cutting it at the moment. We had the opportunity to go into the international break in top spot but true to form the mighty Boro blew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 7,421 11.3k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Morris has got the same shooting skills as Clayton had he just needs to aim for the roof of the stadium to slot in the bottom right corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Barnes 1,293 2.1k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 If Hayden and Aiden would like to come along I will be running a 'shooting school' training session at Hutton Road training ground. The focus on the first session will be 'how to keep the ball down when shooting towards goal'. I would encourage them both to attend 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Johnson 2,081 3.1k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 1 hour ago, Nobby Barnes said: If Hayden and Aiden would like to come along I will be running a 'shooting school' training session at Hutton Road training ground. The focus on the first session will be 'how to keep the ball down when shooting towards goal'. I would encourage them both to attend 😕 It is - is it not- a housing estate and has been a while? Nobby on the ball - as usual....... Enjoy a kickabout in the street...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Barnes 1,293 2.1k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 13 minutes ago, Robin Johnson said: It is - is it not- a housing estate and has been a while? Nobby on the ball - as usual....... Enjoy a kickabout in the street...... Venue TBC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Codger 4,390 5k Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 In this case does TBC mean To Be Certified. 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus 63 674 3.3k Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Boropolis with Dom Shaw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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