Tomorrow's game is a real big one for me. I live in Sheffield (3 miles from Bramal Lane), and a lot of my mates are saddo Blades fans. I'm already taking an unbelievable amount of (light-hearted) stick from them about our prospects for tomorrow night, but that said, anybody coming up here from Ipswich will find a generous and friendly Yorkshire welcome. The atmosphere is always great. Come over to the 'Cricketer's' boozer right oppostie the ground for a few pints - all visiting fans are made most welcome and it's always good, light-hearted and friendly banter.

Yep, I suppose I'll be in for even more stick after the game unless we pull off some kind of miracle, but hey, I'm used to it by now. I would really love for us to beat them, not only because of personal pride but for the sake of my beloved ITFC and all the other long-suffering fans. At the end of the day I'm a realist and can see a mauling on the cards.

COYB!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well worth the wait Dobbie!

I don't understand how not winning our first 9 games of the season can be positive? I'll give Keano up till Argyle but tbh I think the fact that such high expections were put upon the club and I think as fans we atleast deserve a bit of what we were promised. We haven't even won yet ffs, so how can you expect me and others to be positive. Sooner or later a quarter of the season will have gone and we will be sitting in the bottom 3. None of us expected this at the start of the season so why are we accepting it? It's just not good enough

To the keano haters support the team and the manager or get lost simple I'm sick of so called SUPPORTERS Avin a pop at OUR manager yeah fair enough we had a bad start but it is not the end of the world and I hope some of the people on here who are calling for his head are proved wrong come may which they will be.

Interesting comments. We need a win and soon. Surprised still with the 'Keane Out' comments - we did give Jim 3 years don't forget.

Hope the two loans are central defenders, although a striker and goalkeeper would also be good.

Get yer torches ready boys! We're gonna lynch us a Keano!

I don't care if we don't get promoted,nor do i care if we finish 21st I just hope were not the next East Anglian team relegated to league one football. Give Roy some time though. think about sackings in the latter part of the season (hopefully they wont be needed).

Washbrook blue I agree with your comments, Unlike some irate supporters here your comments are thougtful and insightful.

The advent of the internet and the ability to post comments and opinions on sites such as this were not around in robsons day. But some of you who appear to young or forgetful. Please bear in mind that Radio and Newspaper were around then, as now, so people wrote letters to the local paper. Some still do but your opinions, may not be published, or time passed so comment was not so immediate as it is now. Whereas nowadays your opinions are posted within seconds of a game not days later.

There is no editor to decide if your opinion is worthwhile or valid, you have the benefit of everyone reading your comments because they can.

I think we are all frustrated with the current situation and the blame lies with both management and players each for their reasons. Bad decisions, whether squad selection, substitutions, or team or individual player errors. We all make mistakes some are costly some or not.

None of us want to see our team lose, none of us want to pay good hard earned money to see people richer then us appear not to try or care. It hurts and this vented frustration is that hurt we all feel.

We are all entitled to an opinion, but berrating your fellow supporter for having a different view to you just demeans you own view, because you appear ignorant.

JM was berrated for square pegs and round holes, for poor tactics, for poor substitutions. Is that not what RK is also doing now. yes. You have all said this.

JM may have been poor over 3 seasons, his players may have been bad, but to finish 9th. Does that not mean that those below us were worse, or that JM man managed these so called bad players to perform above their ability to finish were we did.

RK had those same players, he got rid of some, rightly or wrongly, he has brought in some, who he may or may not have really wanted, and we are now doing worse. Can RK motivate those playrs, maybe not with some of his comments to the press.

Under JM did we ever think we would be relegated. But at this time we fear relegation. It is early, but facts speak for themselves. No wins, worst start to any season. RK is manager, the players selected have to perform, so blame can be placed on all those concerned.

I hope RK turns it around but when is this going to happen? Some of you think that one win will be a springboard. maybe it will, but when do you really see the first win coming. Who can you see scoring for us before a match. We all know the defence is poor.

We have an excuse for every game so far this season. We played the top three, we are still gelling as a team. To many team/individual mistakes. but it is up to the manager to address these. yes RK has spouted some stupid comments, and maybe regretted them. But we cannot keep making excuses.

Lets look at the new QPR manager for example. he was a new manager this season. inherited a squad of players. Sold some, bought some in. They appear to be doing well. Where will they be at the end of the season, dont know, where will ITFC be dont know. that is why it is a marathon not a sprint. Are other teams who were below us last season suddenly that much better this season

Washbrook blue I agree with your comments, Unlike some irate supporters here your comments are thougtful and insightful.

The advent of the internet and the ability to post comments and opinions on sites such as this were not around in robsons day. But some of you who appear to young or forgetful. Please bear in mind that Radio and Newspaper were around then, as now, so people wrote letters to the local paper. Some still do but your opinions, may not be published, or time passed so comment was not so immediate as it is now. Whereas nowadays your opinions are posted within seconds of a game not days later.

There is no editor to decide if your opinion is worthwhile or valid, you have the benefit of everyone reading your comments because they can.

I think we are all frustrated with the current situation and the blame lies with both management and players each for their reasons. Bad decisions, whether squad selection, substitutions, or team or individual player errors. We all make mistakes some are costly some or not.

None of us want to see our team lose, none of us want to pay good hard earned money to see people richer then us appear not to try or care. It hurts and this vented frustration is that hurt we all feel.

We are all entitled to an opinion, but berrating your fellow supporter for having a different view to you just demeans you own view, because you appear ignorant.

JM was berrated for square pegs and round holes, for poor tactics, for poor substitutions. Is that not what RK is also doing now. yes. You have all said this.

JM may have been poor over 3 seasons, his players may have been bad, but to finish 9th. Does that not mean that those below us were worse, or that JM man managed these so called bad players to perform above their ability to finish were we did.

RK had those same players, he got rid of some, rightly or wrongly, he has brought in some, who he may or may not have really wanted, and we are now doing worse. Can RK motivate those playrs, maybe not with some of his comments to the press.

Under JM did we ever think we would be relegated. But at this time we fear relegation. It is early, but facts speak for themselves. No wins, worst start to any season. RK is manager, the players selected have to perform, so blame can be placed on all those concerned.

I hope RK turns it around but when is this going to happen? Some of you think that one win will be a springboard. maybe it will, but when do you really see the first win coming. Who can you see scoring for us before a match. We all know the defence is poor.

We have an excuse for every game so far this season. We played the top three, we are still gelling as a team. To many team/individual mistakes. but it is up to the manager to address these. yes RK has spouted some stupid comments, and maybe regretted them. But we cannot keep making excuses.

Lets look at the new QPR manager for example. he was a new manager this season. inherited a squad of players. Sold some, bought some in. They appear to be doing well. Where will they be at the end of the season, dont know, where will ITFC be dont know. that is why it is a marathon not a sprint. Are other teams who were below us last season suddenly that much better this season

Washbrook blue I agree with your comments, Unlike some irate supporters here your comments are thougtful and insightful.

The advent of the internet and the ability to post comments and opinions on sites such as this were not around in robsons day. But some of you who appear to young or forgetful. Please bear in mind that Radio and Newspaper were around then, as now, so people wrote letters to the local paper. Some still do but your opinions, may not be published, or time passed so comment was not so immediate as it is now. Whereas nowadays your opinions are posted within seconds of a game not days later.

There is no editor to decide if your opinion is worthwhile or valid, you have the benefit of everyone reading your comments because they can.

I think we are all frustrated with the current situation and the blame lies with both management and players each for their reasons. Bad decisions, whether squad selection, substitutions, or team or individual player errors. We all make mistakes some are costly some or not.

None of us want to see our team lose, none of us want to pay good hard earned money to see people richer then us appear not to try or care. It hurts and this vented frustration is that hurt we all feel.

We are all entitled to an opinion, but berrating your fellow supporter for having a different view to you just demeans you own view, because you appear ignorant.

JM was berrated for square pegs and round holes, for poor tactics, for poor substitutions. Is that not what RK is also doing now. yes. You have all said this.

JM may have been poor over 3 seasons, his players may have been bad, but to finish 9th. Does that not mean that those below us were worse, or that JM man managed these so called bad players to perform above their ability to finish were we did.

RK had those same players, he got rid of some, rightly or wrongly, he has brought in some, who he may or may not have really wanted, and we are now doing worse. Can RK motivate those playrs, maybe not with some of his comments to the press.

Under JM did we ever think we would be relegated. But at this time we fear relegation. It is early, but facts speak for themselves. No wins, worst start to any season. RK is manager, the players selected have to perform, so blame can be placed on all those concerned.

I hope RK turns it around but when is this going to happen? Some of you think that one win will be a springboard. maybe it will, but when do you really see the first win coming. Who can you see scoring for us before a match. We all know the defence is poor.

We have an excuse for every game so far this season. We played the top three, we are still gelling as a team. To many team/individual mistakes. but it is up to the manager to address these. yes RK has spouted some stupid comments, and maybe regretted them. But we cannot keep making excuses.

Lets look at the new QPR manager for example. he was a new manager this season. inherited a squad of players. Sold some, bought some in. They appear to be doing well. Where will they be at the end of the season, dont know, where will ITFC be dont know. that is why it is a marathon not a sprint. Are other teams who were below us last season suddenly that much better this season

Washbrook blue I agree with your comments, Unlike some irate supporters here your comments are thougtful and insightful.

The advent of the internet and the ability to post comments and opinions on sites such as this were not around in robsons day. But some of you who appear to young or forgetful. Please bear in mind that Radio and Newspaper were around then, as now, so people wrote letters to the local paper. Some still do but your opinions, may not be published, or time passed so comment was not so immediate as it is now. Whereas nowadays your opinions are posted within seconds of a game not days later.

There is no editor to decide if your opinion is worthwhile or valid, you have the benefit of everyone reading your comments because they can.

I think we are all frustrated with the current situation and the blame lies with both management and players each for their reasons. Bad decisions, whether squad selection, substitutions, or team or individual player errors. We all make mistakes some are costly some or not.

None of us want to see our team lose, none of us want to pay good hard earned money to see people richer then us appear not to try or care. It hurts and this vented frustration is that hurt we all feel.

We are all entitled to an opinion, but berrating your fellow supporter for having a different view to you just demeans you own view, because you appear ignorant.

JM was berrated for square pegs and round holes, for poor tactics, for poor substitutions. Is that not what RK is also doing now. yes. You have all said this.

JM may have been poor over 3 seasons, his players may have been bad, but to finish 9th. Does that not mean that those below us were worse, or that JM man managed these so called bad players to perform above their ability to finish were we did.

RK had those same players, he got rid of some, rightly or wrongly, he has brought in some, who he may or may not have really wanted, and we are now doing worse. Can RK motivate those playrs, maybe not with some of his comments to the press.

Under JM did we ever think we would be relegated. But at this time we fear relegation. It is early, but facts speak for themselves. No wins, worst start to any season. RK is manager, the players selected have to perform, so blame can be placed on all those concerned.

I hope RK turns it around but when is this going to happen? Some of you think that one win will be a springboard. maybe it will, but when do you really see the first win coming. Who can you see scoring for us before a match. We all know the defence is poor.

We have an excuse for every game so far this season. We played the top three, we are still gelling as a team. To many team/individual mistakes. but it is up to the manager to address these. yes RK has spouted some stupid comments, and maybe regretted them. But we cannot keep making excuses.

Lets look at the new QPR manager for example. he was a new manager this season. inherited a squad of players. Sold some, bought some in. They appear to be doing well. Where will they be at the end of the season, dont know, where will ITFC be dont know. that is why it is a marathon not a sprint. Are other teams who were below us last season suddenly that much better this season

Counago/Lisbie/Stead...
Clarke/Walters/Norris/Miller/Garvan/Haynes...
Harding/McCauley/Naylor/Bruce/Wright...
Wright

Last year was dire, but we've had a few of them recently, I for one prefer the look of the side now - notwithstanding the fact that they haven't (yet) done the job. Can anyone honestly say last year's side was one that was only, "a couple of signings" from promotion? And if we did sneak play-off glory? The thought's scary. What we're sadly lacking is anything in central defence; something Magilton was right over, Bruce is at best adequate cover. Centre half is currently a void. An experienced clogger and organiser needed. Or two.

I get slightly fed up with people calling for Haynes/Clarke/Bowditch/Balkestein to be given their chance; they need to actually perform when given a chance - the boards were full of PIM! calls last year, now... The simple fact is that since the FA changed the rules, we don't produce the quality through our youth system. We can flog them to the lower leagues, but there aren't any Brambles/Dyers/Ambroses out there.

Mmmmm, more players coming in? More disruption to the squad, dont get me wrong a quality addition or two can be a massive lift to the first team but we desparately need to start playing a settled team every week. Does Keano know his best starting 11? With all of the chopping and changing theres no consistancy, with confidence being rock bottom too it cant be a great combination. I've read on here for the past few weeks people asking for RK to be sacked, again more disruption it can only be bad for the club. We've never been a club for getting shot of managers as soon as things go sour, although it hasnt been as bad as this for a few years we dont want to start turning into a west ham, charlton, derby etc. Still think the worst mistake the club has made in the last 10 years was sacking burley.

Any hoo strangley optimistic about tomorrow night a draw would be a good result, barnsley is a must win.

I just dont understand how we won our last two games under Keane including cardiff away ! and we are where we are now .

Yes new players have come in and old ones out but even so. Most of the new players are as good opr better than we had so WTF happened ?

KeanoITFC09 - Well, I for one certainly don't hate Keane, I've never said that. I have simply stated he is not the right man for the job. Heck, I don't hate anybody. Hate is a very strong word - look it up in a reliable dictionary.

I agree with callumgarryskeemer - KEANE OUT

WE WON OUR LAST TWO GAMES LAST SEASON BECAUSE ALL THE PLAYERS WERE TRYING TO IMPRES. after spending a pre season with Keane and then losing the frist couple of games the players realised what sort of man keane is - an arrogant hot headed prick.

Remeber Keane wanted to injur haaland, what sort of man does that? I'll tell ya a W**k*R. WOULD YOU PLAY FOR HIM?

So you agree with yourself...alrighty then...

Quite right callum , and although you can't always believe the tabloids Dwight Yorkes weekend piece apparently confirms the type of guy we have in charge of our club.

How about a joint mangement team of Matt Holland player and assistant manager, and Alan Curbishley they both know each other well and would get the respect of the players has Keane lost the dressing room already i wonder, one lucky season at a just relegated Sunderland with all the resources of a "PREM" team in the championship does not make a good manager.

You may well be bored with hearing about the lads that have gone (Thetruth) but if you look at the goals that young Rhodes has scored since his departure doesn't that say something for the lad, he was never given a chance here, lets see what kind of player/players keano brings in next then shall we............this is the worst start i have ever seen.

I suspect that M.E. will have agreed targets (I'm talking about league positions) with Roy Keane before the start of the season. The discussion after the match on Saturday would have been about 'what do we need to do to get back on track?'. M.E. will judge RK on his response to the current situation - i.e. does he have a new plan and can he make it work?

My guess is that he has until Xmas to get things sorted.

YAWN, Getting boring now ! More players - we had good players,To many changes this season. To be honest, WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING !

This is precisely the problem Maverick

ipi7 - A good point but let's not forget he's banging them in a division lower that where we are now. He may well have been able to replicate that form in the Championship but we'll never know. As has been stated before he's gone now so we need to get over it and move on in that respect.

oh dear,what quality signing is kean after now,mind you if hed have looked last week,he could have gone to the local car boot sale to have a gander,but he cant as its closed now.