| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup 11:47 - Nov 1 with 3265 views | ChampionsofInnsbruck |
I know I got absolute pelters the last time I said that, but Ipswich is absolutely a big enough club to win the League Cup (and complete the domestic treble). We have been Quarter and Semi-Finalists numerous times and it would be nice to see Ipswich finally lift it, and win a trophy in Wembley again (along with the European qualification it comes with).
I look at what Leicester did in the 90's, making three finals and winning two, it was a big stepping stone in the progress of that club to where they are now and we should absolutely aim to emulate that.
I really hope we win tonight! |  | | |  |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 16:02 - Nov 1 with 562 views | ChampionsofInnsbruck |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 14:10 - Nov 1 by Vegtablue |
That was a very unsubtle post in my opinion.
You attempted to rebound the 'participants' charge and elevate Norwich's greatest moments, which were interesting inclusions given the number of League Cup winners and descriptions available to you. You also highlighted a perceived absence of success, when there aren't heaps of clubs with more than one FA Cup to their name. We have stumbled into two League Cup SFs this century as it happens, while fielding weaker sides. I'm guessing you'd have to travel further back for Norwich's last run to the last four of a cup.
You argued the success of big clubs was evidence of its prestige, rather than the natural consequence of their extended squads being stronger than everyone else's. It is hard to compete first XI Vs first XI against the 'super clubs' that hoard talent, let alone second XI vs second XI. Ours outplaying Wolves' was a great achievement and showed we have better squad depth than many of us thought.
You attempted to suggest the denigration of the Mickey Mouse cup is an Ipswich-specific issue and argued it isn't true, when it's the prevalent sentiment nationwide and has been since the tournament's creation. Type "Mickey Mouse cup" into Google and the first available link is to a Wikipedia page referencing the League Cup. It is true and it's the reason we'll play our second string again tonight when we are one win away from the QFs, in solidarity with almost all other clubs that will do the same. Norwich are outliers if they regard it differently, but I don't know they do in fairness to them.
The only part I strongly agreed with is that it isn't a waste of time. It's important for squad morale and sharpness to get minutes into players on the periphery of the starting lineup. In this respect the League Cup serves a useful purpose and nearly every club uses the tournament this way. It's a pizza cup for the top two divisions and we're disappointed Scarlett is ineligible. Would we put out our league starters if we made the QFs? Only if it's a glamour tie IMO and even then I wouldn't be surprised either way.
All the above being true, winning a tournament that is now compulsory for the 92 would still be great fun for all Town fans. Nobody goes out of their way to do it but nonetheless it would be an excellent achievement for any Championship club, given the chasm between resources now. Man City's second string are something to behold. |
Unsubtle how? How was I trying elevate Norwich's greatest moments? Are you trying to peddle this myth I am a Norwich supporter too, if so, proof please or shut up. You are the one that has continually mentioned them in your response here. Seems weirdly paranoid or just deliberately sht stirring again. | | | |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 16:04 - Nov 1 with 548 views | Stewart27 |
It’d be nice to have a day at the new Wembley.
I wouldn’t want to have an extra star on our shirt if we won it though. |  | | |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 16:08 - Nov 1 with 543 views | GeoffSentence |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 16:04 - Nov 1 by Stewart27 |
It’d be nice to have a day at the new Wembley.
I wouldn’t want to have an extra star on our shirt if we won it though. |
A pair of mickey mouse ears maybe? |  |
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| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 19:43 - Nov 1 with 500 views | Vegtablue |
| I would love to see Ipswich win the League Cup on 16:02 - Nov 1 by ChampionsofInnsbruck |
Unsubtle how? How was I trying elevate Norwich's greatest moments? Are you trying to peddle this myth I am a Norwich supporter too, if so, proof please or shut up. You are the one that has continually mentioned them in your response here. Seems weirdly paranoid or just deliberately sht stirring again. |
Your post was another unsubtle attempt to stir the pot in my opinion, for the reasons I've laid out. You've made several posts of this nature in my opinion, including your strong call for Morsy to be sacked. It isn't credible that you would continue to display your avatar if those views were genuinely held, yet you do. ChampionsofInnsbruck could in itself be a gentle, harmless poke at what we did and didn't win last season, as much as it could be an authentic celebration of the friendly tournament.
The above being said, it's also my opinion that the ratio of normal:stirring posts has swung heavily in favour of normal recently. It would surprise me if you're a Norwich fan, given your breadth of ITFC knowledge and time spent posting on here. It's possible but it would be very odd. I admit to thinking you were TalkingBlues; his output dramatically reduced at the same time you started posting, and I saw notable similarities in content and writing style. But I'm reliably informed he only had one account. It wouldn't bother me if you were, for what it's worth, but I'm sorry for connecting you if you were offended by this.
I believe you're a Town fan who enjoys winding the board up once in a while. Your post hasn't changed my mind but I've no interest in upsetting or offending you, so I won't criticize your posts again. I do think the board would be poorer without your contributions. COYB | | | |
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