| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... 07:52 - Feb 16 with 3085 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
Given the performances against Norwich and Derby, we’ve certainly stepped it up a gear and look to be in the game for a longer period. More fight, higher tempo in our pressing/passing and a formation suiting more players.
Stoke, Wigan and Reading. All 3 are winnable to me. Winning them is another story but I certainly feel quietly confident that we might get 7 points as a minimum here.
I like the midfield diamond a lot. Suits personnel and in particular suits Alan Judge who pops up everywhere. Bishop looks to be excelling in the system too. Chalobah in the deeper role I liked a lot on Wednesday, I hope he stays there today.
For me, I’d like up like this: Bialkowski; Bree, Chambers, Pennington, Knudsen/Kenlock; Chalobah, Bishop, Nolan, Judge; Keane, Quaner - 4-4-2 diamond.
If Chambers is fit, he plays. If Collins is fit, he should play too. If Skuse is fit, he shouldn’t come back in to the midfield given the performance Wednesday night, but he can certainly tighten the game up if we need to get a foothold of the midfield again. Nolan for Downes is more a positive change - I think Downes struggled Wednesday will illness anyway? [Post edited 16 Feb 2019 7:53]
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:16 - Feb 16 with 3040 views | christiand |
Not confident, but more optimistic! |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:34 - Feb 16 with 3011 views | Herbivore |
Whilst the two performances have been better we've still shipped 4 goals and only scored 1. Regardless of opposition we need to be sharper around both boxes to get some wins. If we can do that then it won't just be these 3 fixtures that are winnable, we'll go into every game with a chance of getting something. It's a big if though. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 09:38 - Feb 16 with 2942 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:16 - Feb 16 by christiand |
Not confident, but more optimistic! |
These are 3 opponents who I’d want to face right now. All 3 just hanging on but on the way down the league. Big opportunity starting today! | |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:09 - Feb 16 with 2897 views | OsborneOneNil |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:34 - Feb 16 by Herbivore |
Whilst the two performances have been better we've still shipped 4 goals and only scored 1. Regardless of opposition we need to be sharper around both boxes to get some wins. If we can do that then it won't just be these 3 fixtures that are winnable, we'll go into every game with a chance of getting something. It's a big if though. |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:34 - Feb 16 with 2867 views | CoachRob |
If we do get 7 points that would put us back in with a chance. My only worry about today is fatigue - 3 games in 6 days is a big ask to keep performing at that level. |  | | |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:40 - Feb 16 with 2857 views | BlueBadger |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:34 - Feb 16 by Herbivore |
Whilst the two performances have been better we've still shipped 4 goals and only scored 1. Regardless of opposition we need to be sharper around both boxes to get some wins. If we can do that then it won't just be these 3 fixtures that are winnable, we'll go into every game with a chance of getting something. It's a big if though. |
'Performances are Improving' is the new 'playoff form'. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:48 - Feb 16 with 2836 views | factual_blue |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:40 - Feb 16 by BlueBadger |
'Performances are Improving' is the new 'playoff form'. |
It's actually the new clutching at straws. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:06 - Feb 16 with 2808 views | Herbivore |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 10:40 - Feb 16 by BlueBadger |
'Performances are Improving' is the new 'playoff form'. |
In fairness we have played better in the last 2 games, but we also played well at times previously under Lambert and had the same two issues of conceding poor goals and not scoring enough. Until we address at least one of those issues we aren't likely to get many points. | |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:11 - Feb 16 with 2789 views | christiand |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:06 - Feb 16 by Herbivore |
In fairness we have played better in the last 2 games, but we also played well at times previously under Lambert and had the same two issues of conceding poor goals and not scoring enough. Until we address at least one of those issues we aren't likely to get many points. |
And that in a nutshell is why we find ourselves bottom of the league! | |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:13 - Feb 16 with 2783 views | LeagueOne |
Norwich has become a bit of a Dunkirk for us, we worked hard but they didn't have to do very much to win 3-0, we were well beaten in real terms as for Derby they always meltdown and fail to beat the teams they should. We need to get real about the prospects of this side.
Wasn't the last time Stoke won against us? We'll definitely lose, our defence will gift them a couple of chances guaranteed and we can't score for toffy.
On paper we could win enough games to stay up with the remaining fixtures, but the reality is we are the worst team in this league, compounded by horrible luck and under Evans our destiny seems to be a failure, theres nothing we do that doesn't turn to a steaming pile of turd. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:15 - Feb 16 with 2776 views | Pecker |
I am whisperly confident. |  | | |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:16 - Feb 16 with 2769 views | Herbivore |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:13 - Feb 16 by LeagueOne |
Norwich has become a bit of a Dunkirk for us, we worked hard but they didn't have to do very much to win 3-0, we were well beaten in real terms as for Derby they always meltdown and fail to beat the teams they should. We need to get real about the prospects of this side.
Wasn't the last time Stoke won against us? We'll definitely lose, our defence will gift them a couple of chances guaranteed and we can't score for toffy.
On paper we could win enough games to stay up with the remaining fixtures, but the reality is we are the worst team in this league, compounded by horrible luck and under Evans our destiny seems to be a failure, theres nothing we do that doesn't turn to a steaming pile of turd. |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:20 - Feb 16 with 2762 views | Pecker |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:13 - Feb 16 by LeagueOne |
Norwich has become a bit of a Dunkirk for us, we worked hard but they didn't have to do very much to win 3-0, we were well beaten in real terms as for Derby they always meltdown and fail to beat the teams they should. We need to get real about the prospects of this side.
Wasn't the last time Stoke won against us? We'll definitely lose, our defence will gift them a couple of chances guaranteed and we can't score for toffy.
On paper we could win enough games to stay up with the remaining fixtures, but the reality is we are the worst team in this league, compounded by horrible luck and under Evans our destiny seems to be a failure, theres nothing we do that doesn't turn to a steaming pile of turd. |
Blimey. I can't say I have been overly impressed since PL took over, but then there is you. It is a game of football that either team could potentially win. Have a pie and a pint. | | | |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:21 - Feb 16 with 2758 views | Herbivore |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:20 - Feb 16 by Pecker |
Blimey. I can't say I have been overly impressed since PL took over, but then there is you. It is a game of football that either team could potentially win. Have a pie and a pint. |
He's a budgie, mate. | |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:22 - Feb 16 with 2755 views | christiand |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:13 - Feb 16 by LeagueOne |
Norwich has become a bit of a Dunkirk for us, we worked hard but they didn't have to do very much to win 3-0, we were well beaten in real terms as for Derby they always meltdown and fail to beat the teams they should. We need to get real about the prospects of this side.
Wasn't the last time Stoke won against us? We'll definitely lose, our defence will gift them a couple of chances guaranteed and we can't score for toffy.
On paper we could win enough games to stay up with the remaining fixtures, but the reality is we are the worst team in this league, compounded by horrible luck and under Evans our destiny seems to be a failure, theres nothing we do that doesn't turn to a steaming pile of turd. |
Completely disagree here League One. Both Norwich and Derby were sides full of confidence, on good runs of form and in the top echelons of this division. They should beat us, but on both occasions we more than matched them and looked decent. They have that quality in key areas, which has been highlighted, that makes the difference. I'm certainly not fooled that suddenly we are going to make a miraculous recovery, but don't dismiss what has been achieved in the last couple of games. Take the positives from those matches in looking forward, there's plenty to be encouraged about. Lets see how they do today, this will be a really good test because Stoke City aren't puling up any trees in their recent form. In fact, it's worse than ours!! [Post edited 16 Feb 2019 12:20]
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:27 - Feb 16 with 2736 views | OsborneOneNil |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:13 - Feb 16 by LeagueOne |
Norwich has become a bit of a Dunkirk for us, we worked hard but they didn't have to do very much to win 3-0, we were well beaten in real terms as for Derby they always meltdown and fail to beat the teams they should. We need to get real about the prospects of this side.
Wasn't the last time Stoke won against us? We'll definitely lose, our defence will gift them a couple of chances guaranteed and we can't score for toffy.
On paper we could win enough games to stay up with the remaining fixtures, but the reality is we are the worst team in this league, compounded by horrible luck and under Evans our destiny seems to be a failure, theres nothing we do that doesn't turn to a steaming pile of turd. |
My word, you’re a cracking pile of misery, aren’t you! | | | |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:29 - Feb 16 with 2732 views | quirkie |
Sadly the most we'll get from the next 3 games is 2 pts. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 11:29 - Feb 16 with 2732 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 09:38 - Feb 16 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
These are 3 opponents who I’d want to face right now. All 3 just hanging on but on the way down the league. Big opportunity starting today! |
That’s probably the best way of describing it. If you had to choose three, you’d be hard pressed to come up with 3 easier games on paper.
I still think we’ll find them tough, but am cautiously optimistic if not filled with confidence. If we don’t make up the gap over the next 3 games I think that’s it. |  |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 12:34 - Feb 16 with 2652 views | BlueBadger |
| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 08:16 - Feb 16 by christiand |
Not confident, but more optimistic! |
After Wednesday I'd describe myself as 'marginally less pessimistic'. | |
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| Quietly confident about the next 3 fixtures... on 13:58 - Feb 16 with 2557 views | Charlie_pl_baxter |
Hot take (as we really have nothing to lose) we will win the next three games taking us to within 3 points of safety. |  |
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