| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... 11:12 - Jan 26 with 3947 views | Keaneish |
I’d drop Chambers as captain and move him back into the centre of defence to prolong his career. He’s not dropped as captain as he’s a bad one, he’s very good but it’s time to freshen it up and pass on the responsibility to Downes. We need to give Downes every reason to stay here. He’s a natural leader and can learn from Chambers as vice. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:14 - Jan 26 with 3238 views | footers |
I think the captaincy is the least of our worries right now. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:16 - Jan 26 with 3215 views | Pinewoodblue |
Presumably you would play Chambers in the middle of a back three, if not who partners him? |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:17 - Jan 26 with 3205 views | J4ck22 |
I really can't see how giving the captaincy (as irrelevant as it is) to a young player who handed in a transfer request at the start of the season can be a good idea. |  | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:18 - Jan 26 with 3193 views | mo_itfc |
Downes has missed most of the season...
Not sure he's the best fit for captaincy yet.
If we pick a new captain, it should be a player who is consistently playing.
Taking the arm-band from Chambers isn't going to stop him from being a leader, I don't think there's any point in trying to stop him either. Things like this cause division in clubs and we could really do without that. | |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:23 - Jan 26 with 3152 views | gordon |
Yes, I would do this first, then I'd have a look around on the training pitch and if I spotted anyone in the squad who'd played at a World Cup or anything I'd try and pull them down a peg or two, then I'd shake things up by saying the youngsters aren't as good as people say as well. |  | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:24 - Jan 26 with 3142 views | daisyisabaddog |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:17 - Jan 26 by J4ck22 |
I really can't see how giving the captaincy (as irrelevant as it is) to a young player who handed in a transfer request at the start of the season can be a good idea. |
It's an extremely important decision but the fact is that we haven’t got a suitable candidate. Captain Fistpump just isn't up to it anymore. He'd be the first out of the door for me | | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:24 - Jan 26 with 3138 views | prozach |
I wouldn't play him at all anymore.
Fabulous servant, but he's been getting done with long balls for the past three seasons. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:24 - Jan 26 with 3138 views | chrismakin |
My first decision would be send back mcguiness and save in the finances. Develop woolfy alongside chambers as CB pairing recall donacien and put kenlock on the left |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:27 - Jan 26 with 3124 views | jayessess |
I don't think fixing Ipswich Town is going to be about dramatic big decisions. It's a question of actually paying attention to details, drawing up plans, improving organisation etc. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:34 - Jan 26 with 3083 views | bluefunk |
Set some serious standards, for everyone, which can then be used consistently by everyone in the club as a measure of performance. Commit to communicating with everyone on a regular basis, during which you reinforce and feedback on performance against those standards. |  | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:34 - Jan 26 with 3083 views | eddiespearitt03 |
Time to think of something new and think outside the box ( and in it )
When both loan players are available i,d keep Chambers & Sears on the bench. If it means trying a new role for a player to play right back, then so be it. Preferably a right back with pace who can get up and down the pitch. Keeping a regular back 4 has to be the objective. | | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:40 - Jan 26 with 3047 views | BlueForYou |
Play two up front would be top of an extremely long list. [Post edited 26 Jan 2021 11:46]
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:42 - Jan 26 with 3029 views | Keaneish |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:14 - Jan 26 by footers |
I think the captaincy is the least of our worries right now. |
Is it? We need to build a team around our best players and make them integral to our ambition. Losing Downes in my view would be a disaster. At the moment we have a lot of talent and no cohesion. Putting the building blocks in place starting with a natural leader, which Downes is in my opinion, is a sound starting point.
We need continuity and fresh leadership wouldn’t go amiss. Chambers, unfortunately for him has had to preside over some litter for years. New captain; new impetus. | |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:44 - Jan 26 with 3021 views | Devereuxxx |
Change the formation and playing style to actually utilise the players we have, instead of shoving square pegs into round holes. |  | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:57 - Jan 26 with 2954 views | lowhouseblue |
bigger issues than the captain. but across the squad there's no passion or fire. norwood can be a bit mouthy and niggly, but we don't have anyone shouting, or getting angry, or picking up the tempo when it's needed. it predates lambert. it's a long time since we've had any difficult personalities who give others grief when there arre errors or who stand up to the opposition, or who can shift up gear and lead others. for a long time now the team's been passive and lacking in personality. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:00 - Jan 26 with 2939 views | homer_123 |
Tonights formation and line up
4-4-2
Holy
Chambers Woolfenden McGuiness Ward
Thomas Downes Bishop Edwards
Drinan Sears
Cornell, Toto, El Miz, Dozzer, Nolan, Kenlock, Dobra |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:02 - Jan 26 with 2923 views | Beckets |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:00 - Jan 26 by homer_123 |
Tonights formation and line up
4-4-2
Holy
Chambers Woolfenden McGuiness Ward
Thomas Downes Bishop Edwards
Drinan Sears
Cornell, Toto, El Miz, Dozzer, Nolan, Kenlock, Dobra |
As if Lambert would put a team out without Judge in it?! |  | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:07 - Jan 26 with 2895 views | gordon |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:27 - Jan 26 by jayessess |
I don't think fixing Ipswich Town is going to be about dramatic big decisions. It's a question of actually paying attention to details, drawing up plans, improving organisation etc. |
No, I'm pretty sure all we need is someone with a massive ego and no clue how to manage a football to come in and make examples out of a few of our senior players. | | | |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:07 - Jan 26 with 2893 views | homer_123 |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:02 - Jan 26 by Beckets |
As if Lambert would put a team out without Judge in it?! |
"You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is..."
But yes, of course Lambert won't. | |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:08 - Jan 26 with 2885 views | Keaneish |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 11:57 - Jan 26 by lowhouseblue |
bigger issues than the captain. but across the squad there's no passion or fire. norwood can be a bit mouthy and niggly, but we don't have anyone shouting, or getting angry, or picking up the tempo when it's needed. it predates lambert. it's a long time since we've had any difficult personalities who give others grief when there arre errors or who stand up to the opposition, or who can shift up gear and lead others. for a long time now the team's been passive and lacking in personality. |
That’s why it needs new leadership. | |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:14 - Jan 26 with 2867 views | SE1blue |
I’d tape a sign that says ‘Believe’ up in the dressing room. Then I’d recruit the groundsman to let me know who the good players are. Maybe hold some team building exercises in which we all burn something from our past in a steel drum to let go of bad stuff... |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:15 - Jan 26 with 2854 views | judespiveyg |
I think this club needs a manager with 21st century ideas about football and fitness. It's a shame Paul Hurst was such a kn0b because on paper he was exactly what this club needed: a progressive manager who would bring a culture change to a club which has been more scared of losing than believing they can win for far too long. In hindsight we should have employed Potter who ended up at Swansea. |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:58 - Jan 26 with 2744 views | itfcjoe |
First thing I'd do is get Chambers onside, and get him back as the link between the management and players as Mick had him successfully.
Doesn't mean playing him every week, and he may end up as club captain and not playing as much - but managers either need to get their senior pros on board or ship them out |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 13:04 - Jan 26 with 2712 views | Coco |
| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 12:58 - Jan 26 by itfcjoe |
First thing I'd do is get Chambers onside, and get him back as the link between the management and players as Mick had him successfully.
Doesn't mean playing him every week, and he may end up as club captain and not playing as much - but managers either need to get their senior pros on board or ship them out |
yes, didn't Hurst try and stamp his authority by metaphorically punching all the senior pros in the face? |  |
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| You’re the new manager, first big decision you make is... on 13:07 - Jan 26 with 2693 views | hype313 |
Invite Phil back. |  |
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