| Transfer business 14:38 - Aug 17 with 8611 views | tractorboy1978 |
From EADT - "On signings - Town can be selective. Had 24 outfield players training, he'd trust any to play this weekend. In that way, they're in a better position than a lot of squads.
He does, however, feel like "quality players" need to be added to the group, but the pool of targets isn't huge. Hoping to make signings in the next couple of weeks, but happy with the squad."
Sounds like we are going to wait on our 'high end' top targets right until the latter stages of the window and if we don't get them then we will go with what we have. |  | | |  |
| Transfer business on 15:58 - Aug 17 with 1645 views | chicoazul |
| Transfer business on 15:49 - Aug 17 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
He literally sh@t the bed with the worst POTY: “We aren’t even going to make the playoffs”.
I’d take his insights with a pinch of salt. [Post edited 17 Aug 2023 15:50]
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Don’t know if you noticed but we didn’t make the play offs? Chico was right again. |  |
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| We can't really judge until.... on 16:02 - Aug 17 with 1615 views | Bloots |
| Vincent-Young......? on 15:57 - Aug 17 by BiGDonnie |
Vincent young played about 4 minutes of football for us last season.
Agreed we need a couple more, and they will come. To say we're weaker is a bit silly - not sure why I'm surprised with ol Chico.
We'll be 3 for 3 after we spank QPR! At what point can we judge our prospects because with the current squad (a bit of luck with injuries) I've got us as top 6. Continuity, understanding each others roles and our system count for so much.
A couple of signings would be nice but we're far from desperate and certainly not weaker than last year. |
....the final squads are bedded in, so we are probably looking at after about 10 games I'd suggest.
Other teams are still improving their squads on a daily basis, we can't get complacent.
I expect we'll win on Saturday, QPR are dog crap and I expect they'll get relegated.
I've got us 6-10 at the moment, but without improving the squad (which we haven't yet) then it'll be closer to 10th once the inevitable injuries and suspensions kick in. |  |
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| We can't really judge until.... on 16:13 - Aug 17 with 1570 views | BiGDonnie |
| We can't really judge until.... on 16:02 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....the final squads are bedded in, so we are probably looking at after about 10 games I'd suggest.
Other teams are still improving their squads on a daily basis, we can't get complacent.
I expect we'll win on Saturday, QPR are dog crap and I expect they'll get relegated.
I've got us 6-10 at the moment, but without improving the squad (which we haven't yet) then it'll be closer to 10th once the inevitable injuries and suspensions kick in. |
That's fair.
The other thing we have that others don't is Kmac, he really is that good and sets us apart.
I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with who we bring in and they'll be worth the wait.
4-0 Town on Saturday. |  |
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| We can't really judge until.... on 16:17 - Aug 17 with 1563 views | tractorboy1978 |
| We can't really judge until.... on 16:13 - Aug 17 by BiGDonnie |
That's fair.
The other thing we have that others don't is Kmac, he really is that good and sets us apart.
I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with who we bring in and they'll be worth the wait.
4-0 Town on Saturday. |
"I think we'll be pleasantly surprised with who we bring in and they'll be worth the wait".
I really hope so. McKenna is obviously very precise re what/who he wants. To keep him here and happy we need to be able to back him, Ashton and the owners know that. | | | |
| Vincent-Young......? on 16:19 - Aug 17 with 1548 views | jayessess |
| Vincent-Young......? on 15:50 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....Slicker is just a replacement for Coleman.
Hirst was already here and Taylor is a replacement for Camara.
I wouldn't say we are particularly weaker, but we certainly aren't stronger despite moving to a stronger league.
We need additions, you can't judge our prospects on two league matches. |
Not sure how you would go about increasing your squad strength other than by replacing players.
Taylor's better than Camara.
Slicker's better than Coleman.
Jury's out on Hutchinson, but he's more highly rated than John-Jules.
Vincent-Young's replacement arrived in January (which is why he only made one matchday squad post-January). [Post edited 17 Aug 2023 16:24]
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| Transfer business on 16:26 - Aug 17 with 1507 views | J4ck22 |
I'm not particularly worried. We have a good squad and I have trust in the management to get the right players in when the time and price is right. | | | |
| This reluctance from some of our fans.... on 16:26 - Aug 17 with 1506 views | Bloots |
| Vincent-Young......? on 16:19 - Aug 17 by jayessess |
Not sure how you would go about increasing your squad strength other than by replacing players.
Taylor's better than Camara.
Slicker's better than Coleman.
Jury's out on Hutchinson, but he's more highly rated than John-Jules.
Vincent-Young's replacement arrived in January (which is why he only made one matchday squad post-January). [Post edited 17 Aug 2023 16:24]
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....to even consider that we might get rid of any of our "first team" squad is bemusing.
You do realise that they aren't the best footballers currently playing the game don't you?
Funny. | |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| We can't really judge until.... on 16:30 - Aug 17 with 1481 views | Jon_456 |
| We can't really judge until.... on 16:02 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....the final squads are bedded in, so we are probably looking at after about 10 games I'd suggest.
Other teams are still improving their squads on a daily basis, we can't get complacent.
I expect we'll win on Saturday, QPR are dog crap and I expect they'll get relegated.
I've got us 6-10 at the moment, but without improving the squad (which we haven't yet) then it'll be closer to 10th once the inevitable injuries and suspensions kick in. |
How many of the other 23 teams have improved their squads on a daily basis? Signing players doesn’t mean they’ve improved.
I’d much rather wait until the end of the window to try and sign a Rak-Sakai than go early and end up with two Kyle Edwards. We need quality, not quantity.
Agree with your last sentence and would probably take that for first season back in the Champ. | | | |
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| Transfer business on 16:39 - Aug 17 with 1439 views | SitfcB |
| Transfer business on 15:08 - Aug 17 by chicoazul |
Right now our squad is weaker than last season. |
I’d say it’s stronger, by way in that the players have had a tough full pre-season schedule from the best manager in the country. |  |
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| Vincent-Young......? on 16:54 - Aug 17 with 1368 views | SheffordBlue |
| Vincent-Young......? on 15:50 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....Slicker is just a replacement for Coleman.
Hirst was already here and Taylor is a replacement for Camara.
I wouldn't say we are particularly weaker, but we certainly aren't stronger despite moving to a stronger league.
We need additions, you can't judge our prospects on two league matches. |
I think Slicker is much more than a replacement for Coleman. He's a development option to replace Hladky and then Walton in due course. His performance in the Bristol Rovers game showed his potential while his error out in Austria shows he's still got some learning to do. | |
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| Transfer business on 16:56 - Aug 17 with 1360 views | monkeymagic |
The squad is stronger than that we had at the start of last season and basically the same as what we ended last season with, with Taylor probably an upgrade on even a fully fit PC.
For me, the squad that started last season would be in for a tough 9 months in the Championship.
The squad that finished last season will be fine.
My only concern is if we rack up injuries or suspensions:I think the covering players are ok for a short period but wouldn’t want to rely on them too much over a long stretch.
One more loan I reckon, then perhaps an addition or two in January for fresh legs. | | | |
| Vincent-Young......? on 17:02 - Aug 17 with 1329 views | the_toff |
| Vincent-Young......? on 15:50 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....Slicker is just a replacement for Coleman.
Hirst was already here and Taylor is a replacement for Camara.
I wouldn't say we are particularly weaker, but we certainly aren't stronger despite moving to a stronger league.
We need additions, you can't judge our prospects on two league matches. |
It's stronger than it was last August, but arguably not much stronger than it was in May.
Having said that the side that tore L1 a new one in March and April was a Championship squad anyway, as evidenced by the results and start to this season. I don't think we're good enough to go up this season as it stands, but we'll certainly be comfortable.
2 or 3 big upgrades would be great in the next couple of weeks. | | | |
| This reluctance from some of our fans.... on 17:36 - Aug 17 with 1264 views | jayessess |
| This reluctance from some of our fans.... on 16:26 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....to even consider that we might get rid of any of our "first team" squad is bemusing.
You do realise that they aren't the best footballers currently playing the game don't you?
Funny. |
It's the other way round really. The refusal by some to even consider that the group of players we've got now are at the club because the manager and the rest of his staff believe them to be capable footballers who can contribute at this level.
Coupled with the rock hard belief that it's relatively straightforward in terms of budget, squad management, club status, to recruit all those "best footballers currently playing the game". | |
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| Well the fact that both KM.... on 17:56 - Aug 17 with 1242 views | Bloots |
| This reluctance from some of our fans.... on 17:36 - Aug 17 by jayessess |
It's the other way round really. The refusal by some to even consider that the group of players we've got now are at the club because the manager and the rest of his staff believe them to be capable footballers who can contribute at this level.
Coupled with the rock hard belief that it's relatively straightforward in terms of budget, squad management, club status, to recruit all those "best footballers currently playing the game". |
....and MA have stated our desire to bring players in then I suspect that they think we need additions.
But maybe you are correct.
Also I reckon that we could probably find a player that is better than Burns, but not as good as Mbappe if we looked hard enough.
Still, not to worry, lets stick with the players we've got and hope for the best. | |
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| Transfer business on 17:57 - Aug 17 with 1240 views | TheBoyBlue |
I'd rather that then we just sign someone for the sake of it.
Sounds like we're approaching transfers very sensibly. | |
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| Transfer business on 18:04 - Aug 17 with 1235 views | the_toff |
| Transfer business on 17:57 - Aug 17 by TheBoyBlue |
I'd rather that then we just sign someone for the sake of it.
Sounds like we're approaching transfers very sensibly. |
Can't lie there's a part of me that wants us to sign someone for the sake of it, but only some South American that I've never heard of. You can keep your Mark McGuinness types, I want a 20 year old striker from Gremio who has a YouTube video of him dribbling the length of the pitch with the ball on his forehead. | | | |
| Well the fact that both KM.... on 18:13 - Aug 17 with 1213 views | berkstractorboy |
| Well the fact that both KM.... on 17:56 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....and MA have stated our desire to bring players in then I suspect that they think we need additions.
But maybe you are correct.
Also I reckon that we could probably find a player that is better than Burns, but not as good as Mbappe if we looked hard enough.
Still, not to worry, lets stick with the players we've got and hope for the best. |
FFS don't you think MA is trying to bring in the right players at the right price that keep us within bounds of FFP. Why blow budget on getting in a body to keep Bloots happy from his forum tantrums when just maybe its better to hold that finance back as it may help us in Jan 24
You have no idea whats going on at the club and the decisions they have to make. For god sake trust them, they have said they want to make signings that will improve us and they will be trying to do that but there are many more clubs trying to do that too. The footballing world isn't just sitting by to make Ipswich fans happy and make sure they get the players they want.
And yes this window may not go our way and we don't get who we really want but its grating that fans like you are just waiting to say "I told you we needed signings" if the results don't go as we want before Jan. | | | |
| I think you've got the wrong... on 18:20 - Aug 17 with 1190 views | Bloots |
| Well the fact that both KM.... on 18:13 - Aug 17 by berkstractorboy |
FFS don't you think MA is trying to bring in the right players at the right price that keep us within bounds of FFP. Why blow budget on getting in a body to keep Bloots happy from his forum tantrums when just maybe its better to hold that finance back as it may help us in Jan 24
You have no idea whats going on at the club and the decisions they have to make. For god sake trust them, they have said they want to make signings that will improve us and they will be trying to do that but there are many more clubs trying to do that too. The footballing world isn't just sitting by to make Ipswich fans happy and make sure they get the players they want.
And yes this window may not go our way and we don't get who we really want but its grating that fans like you are just waiting to say "I told you we needed signings" if the results don't go as we want before Jan. |
...end of the stick.
I know we are trying to sign players, that's my point.
My issue is with those fans that keep claiming we don't need to and that we are OK with what we've got.
Now go and calm down, as you say.....forum tantrums are silly. | |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| Transfer business on 18:27 - Aug 17 with 1180 views | bluestandard |
| Transfer business on 15:07 - Aug 17 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
I’m still not convinced we have quality cover for Broadhead or Choppers should they get injured. Harness had a great cameo but is he good enough to be first 11 for an extended period (and make an impact rather than just do a job)? Nobody else can run at defenders and open them up as well as Broady. Be happy to see TJJ back in that regard. Hutchinson has lots of raw talent, but looks more like an impact sub at this stage. |
This could become a somewhat circular argument. Does a team ever truly have cover for their very best players? If by cover, you mean performing to the same level, it’s unlikely right? And if we sign someone who performs better than Broady/Chappers, what then? Do we need better cover? | | | |
| I think you've got the wrong... on 18:31 - Aug 17 with 1173 views | berkstractorboy |
| I think you've got the wrong... on 18:20 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
...end of the stick.
I know we are trying to sign players, that's my point.
My issue is with those fans that keep claiming we don't need to and that we are OK with what we've got.
Now go and calm down, as you say.....forum tantrums are silly. |
It's you thats wound me up!! But thanks for the tip I'll head for an ice bath ...
I am not sure any fans here would say we need nobody. There are some more happy than you to stick with what we have and not make needless signings. Yes It could cost us challenging the top 6.
If we sign someone "for the squad" then the club are accused of panic buying.
As a fanbase on this forum there just seem too many negative people, christ if we cant be happy now then we never will be!
I'm desperate for a quality signing, but greater than that, I trust MA/KM in the transfer dealings to be making the right decisions about the targets we are after. | | | |
| Well the fact that both KM.... on 21:27 - Aug 17 with 1007 views | Churchman |
| Well the fact that both KM.... on 17:56 - Aug 17 by Bloots |
....and MA have stated our desire to bring players in then I suspect that they think we need additions.
But maybe you are correct.
Also I reckon that we could probably find a player that is better than Burns, but not as good as Mbappe if we looked hard enough.
Still, not to worry, lets stick with the players we've got and hope for the best. |
Did you watch Burns on Saturday? I did. Close up in the first half. They resorted to booting him and hauling him down.
If we are Man City and co, of course we can find better. Easy. But we are not and I don’t think it’s easy to replace his pace, attitude, commitment and skill level where we are.
On Saturday, Stoke’s team pitched up and played a good number of their new signings. £6m worth plus frees. There wasn’t one player I’d have swapped with ours. I hear how bad Burgess is. So how bad does that make Stoke’s donkeys?
I know people get all excited about signings. We all do. Bit like opening Xmas presents. But there’s no point in wheeling in squad fillers and players no better than what we have. We’ve done that.
I’d love to see another forward and a CH in the next 14 days, but only if they are better than what we have now and/or potentially. Easier said than done. It’s not stick with what we have and hope for the best. It’s develop what we have and bring in upgrades if and when we can. |  | | |
| Transfer business on 21:43 - Aug 17 with 983 views | BrockleyBlue78 |
| Transfer business on 18:04 - Aug 17 by the_toff |
Can't lie there's a part of me that wants us to sign someone for the sake of it, but only some South American that I've never heard of. You can keep your Mark McGuinness types, I want a 20 year old striker from Gremio who has a YouTube video of him dribbling the length of the pitch with the ball on his forehead. |
Best comment on here for sometime. |  | | |
| Transfer business on 21:55 - Aug 17 with 945 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
Realistically none of us are saying we're going up atm. It's been a fantastic start but most are sensible enough to know top 6 would be a really good season and modtable is what we might expect.
Thus far nothing suggests otherwise, early days that it is.
The business had been solid, most agree we need 1 or 2 more to be really competitive. There is no point in bringing in players for the sake of it, they have to add to and improve the squad |  |
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| Transfer business (n/t) on 22:11 - Aug 17 with 921 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Transfer business on 21:55 - Aug 17 by BlueandTruesince82 |
Realistically none of us are saying we're going up atm. It's been a fantastic start but most are sensible enough to know top 6 would be a really good season and modtable is what we might expect.
Thus far nothing suggests otherwise, early days that it is.
The business had been solid, most agree we need 1 or 2 more to be really competitive. There is no point in bringing in players for the sake of it, they have to add to and improve the squad |
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| Transfer business on 22:12 - Aug 17 with 920 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Transfer business on 21:55 - Aug 17 by BlueandTruesince82 |
Realistically none of us are saying we're going up atm. It's been a fantastic start but most are sensible enough to know top 6 would be a really good season and modtable is what we might expect.
Thus far nothing suggests otherwise, early days that it is.
The business had been solid, most agree we need 1 or 2 more to be really competitive. There is no point in bringing in players for the sake of it, they have to add to and improve the squad |
The owners, Ashton and McKenna don't want to be mid table though. I think the target amongst a lot of fans is lower than it is within the club. | | | |
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