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Thread | Retained List
at 18:05 7 May 2024
Obviously there is going to be plenty of speculation about who we'll buy this summer, but I think we can expect the retained list to be announced this week or next.
My guess is:
Hladky: new contract offer
Walton: 1 year extension triggered
Burgess: 1 year extension triggered
Tuanzebe: 1 year extension triggered
El Mizouni: 1 year extension triggered (view to selling)
Ball: released
Camara: released
JD: released
Jackson: released
Camara has a 1 year extension clause, but given his injury record I don't think we can expect to get a transfer fee. |
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Thread | Raise a glass to Paul Cook
at 14:31 3 May 2024
If we do it, then personally I will raise a glass to Paul Cook tomorrow afternoon.
Not debating that KMc has improved his signings, but I think Cook deserves credit for bringing Hladky, Walton, Burgess, Edmondson, Morsy, Chappers and Burns to our club.
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Thread | If it all goes to plan...
at 14:12 3 May 2024
...have the club hired the upstairs at Isaacs again?
I'm pretty sure this is where KMc and the management team went after Exeter. |
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Thread | Loan Players - Saturday
at 06:31 2 May 2024
I hope the loan players not involved in matches are at Portman Road on Saturday.
Especially Ladapo who's 2 goals against Cardiff in September could make all the difference.
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Thread | Please can we bottle the feelgood factor
at 14:35 1 May 2024
I fear it won't happen because so many supporters are 'entitled' these days, but if we get over the line on Saturday, my one remaining wish is that we carry the feelgood factor into next season.
We're likely to be outclassed by the big six, have less of the ball and might get our noses bloodied by Brighton or Brentford etc.
But I'd like to see unwavering support at Portman Road, much like the Forest fans were behind Steve Cooper. And none of the entitlement we witnessed against QPR in December. |
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Thread | Biggest Match since Wembley 2000?
at 07:08 30 Apr 2024
Is tonight our biggest match since Wembley 2000?
I can't think of too many other contenders considering the potential rewards.
Maybe some of the crucial matches we dropped points in towards the end of '01/'02 and '04/'05. Or the '14/'15 play-off semis against Nodge. The matches towards the end of last season were all massive too because promotion was a must. |
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Thread | Preston v Leicester
at 12:11 29 Apr 2024
Does anyone care what the Preston v Leicester score is tonight, or am I just being greedy to think we can still win the league?! |
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Thread | Enforced seat moves
at 11:09 27 Apr 2024
I know I should wait until we're promoted before thinking about this, but where are we going to accommodate an extra 1k away fans before the Cobbold is rebuilt?
Allocating E block is probably only another 300 seats, so not sure where we plan to put the other 700 supporters?! |
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Thread | Still so many Permutations
at 09:41 27 Apr 2024
Still so many permutations it's doing my head in thinking about it.
What are the odds that we lose our next two, beat Huddersfield and Leeds only manage a draw against Soton.
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Thread | Genuine Pitch Question
at 07:40 27 Apr 2024
If 10,000 people invade the pitch, will this knacker the hybrid pitch?
Obviously the grass will grow back, but I was thinking about the synthetic fibres.
I know pitch invasions happen every year when clubs are promoted or avoid relegation etc, but I can't remember the last time this happened in a PL stadium. |
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Thread | Do we want a Sheff Weds win today?
at 09:45 21 Apr 2024
I'd quite like Sheff Weds to be relegated, but we could really do with Huddersfield being down before we play them.
Much better chance of that happening if Sheff Weds beat Blackburn. |
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Thread | Journey better than the Destination
at 06:03 20 Apr 2024
If it all goes t*ts up over the next 2-5 weeks, I'm trying to remind myself that:
- I was desperate to escape L1, but don't feel the same about the Championship
- it's not sh*t or bust this season, we will go again in 24/25
- I'll be glad to watch football next season without VAR ruining it
- the journey is better than the destination according to many supporters
- I love our players. Not sure I would feel the same about PL mercenaries.
Despite all this, I'd love it if we're promoted! Almost guarantees that KMc and Leif stay. I also trust that our owners would spend the £££s sensibly. |
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Thread | Odds for Ipswich/Southampton Promotion
at 06:53 16 Apr 2024
Best odds for Ipswich/Southampton promotion are 28/1.
Surprised at that, given it's almost still in Southampton's own hands if they win their remaining games. |
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Thread | Brandon Williams
at 06:52 15 Apr 2024
I know it's getting boring now, but internally at least, does anyone know if the club have made a decision that Brandon Williams won't be returning?
I know the party line is that he needs to build up a level of fitness at Man United before returning, but it can't be helpful if the club are kept in the dark. |
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Thread | Player Nerves
at 16:37 12 Apr 2024
I was thinking about this on a human level after what I thought was a very nervous performance against Watford.
The exact figure doesn't matter, but our players are on what roughly, £10k per week.
If we're promoted to the PL, those that are still under contract next season will probably get an automatic increase to what roughly, £50k per week.
And all players whether in or out of contract next season will probably get a huge promotion bonus.
These are potentially life changing numbers, so it's not surprising that as well as looking slightly knackered, our players are probably starting to feel the pressure. |
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Thread | Small Margins
at 06:34 7 Apr 2024
As if we didn't know already, this promotion race is likely to be decided by the smallest of margins. Possibly the width of a post that Ashton refers to in interviews.
Trying to find a positive from our performance/result yesterday, I've just watched the Coventry v Leeds highlights and Piroe missed a sitter in injury time which obviously would have moved us down to 3rd.
Players and fans need to move on quickly from yesterday and ensure we win our next 2 home games. If we can do that, IMO we're in a strong position. We'll know exactly what is required before we play Hull and Coventry, as Leeds will have played 45 games before we kick-off against Hull. |
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Thread | How Many Fecking Points?!
at 18:43 2 Apr 2024
I know, enjoy the journey and one game at a time etc.
But how many points will be enough? Surely we're not going to see.3 teams finish on 100+ points. |
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Thread | George Hirst
at 10:28 30 Mar 2024
So KMc has confirmed that Hirst is back on the grass.
Obviously have to be careful with hamstring injuries, but have the club put a timeframe on his return?
Would like to think he'll be able to play a part in our last three fixtures, which are still four weeks away. |
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Thread | Season Ticket News
at 10:17 17 Mar 2024
I guess the club will announce season ticket prices for 24/25 soon.
As long as we keep the 12 month interest free direct debit option (not many clubs offer this) then I'm happy to pay any sort of reasonable increase given the outstanding football we're playing.
I guess the price will be the same regardless of PL or CS status, as fewer matches in the PL balances out the increase in price per match. |
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