| KM at the end 18:52 - Dec 6 with 3048 views | jasondozzell |
Didn't come quite as close to us in North as usual. Hung back and let the players lead it.
Was glad he got a little burst of his song and acknowledged it.
Think he can be excused feeling a bit vindicated tonight.
That was a KM team and a KM team response. |  | | |  |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 18:57 - Dec 6 with 2926 views | unstableblue |
Think some of the silliness in the fan base and social media of late and the lack of backing for McKenna given the credit he should have in the bank will have been noted by our best manager since Burley |  |
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| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:05 - Dec 6 with 2801 views | jasondozzell |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 18:57 - Dec 6 by unstableblue |
Think some of the silliness in the fan base and social media of late and the lack of backing for McKenna given the credit he should have in the bank will have been noted by our best manager since Burley |
Yep. He doesn't miss anything. Boo boys would do well to realise we've got one of the best young coaches in football and we'd do well to keep hold of him. Some of the silliness won't help our cause. | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:05 - Dec 6 with 2786 views | mellowblue |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 18:57 - Dec 6 by unstableblue |
Think some of the silliness in the fan base and social media of late and the lack of backing for McKenna given the credit he should have in the bank will have been noted by our best manager since Burley |
McKenna is a balanced, modest guy, he was probably letting the players take the full credit. He's been in football long enough not to worry about occasional discontent. |  | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:13 - Dec 6 with 2669 views | jasondozzell |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:05 - Dec 6 by mellowblue |
McKenna is a balanced, modest guy, he was probably letting the players take the full credit. He's been in football long enough not to worry about occasional discontent. |
He has. But he notices everything. His comment in the presser about the crowd was very deliberate. | | | |
| KM at the end on 19:21 - Dec 6 with 2556 views | Vaughan8 |
I don't think McKenna is stupid. He knows the results haven't been good enough and wirh that, he and the players get criticism.
If he's annoyed at it so be it, but we are largely a patient fan base. | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:48 - Dec 6 with 2322 views | mellowblue |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:13 - Dec 6 by jasondozzell |
He has. But he notices everything. His comment in the presser about the crowd was very deliberate. |
Definitely a very astute, aware of everything sort of guy, and probably not thick-skinned like an Allardyce so he cannot let it all wash over himself without some reaction. He is naturally protective of his players also. | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:50 - Dec 6 with 2279 views | jasondozzell |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:48 - Dec 6 by mellowblue |
Definitely a very astute, aware of everything sort of guy, and probably not thick-skinned like an Allardyce so he cannot let it all wash over himself without some reaction. He is naturally protective of his players also. |
Yeah agree. Very protective and rightly so. More than a little bit of anger (very politely expressed) when he mentioned players who have only had 4/5 starts being given the treatment. | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:58 - Dec 6 with 2187 views | ipswichtillidie |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:05 - Dec 6 by jasondozzell |
Yep. He doesn't miss anything. Boo boys would do well to realise we've got one of the best young coaches in football and we'd do well to keep hold of him. Some of the silliness won't help our cause. |
The boy boys don’t like being called out thou I noticed. Pathetic lot |  |
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| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 20:03 - Dec 6 with 2101 views | jasondozzell |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:58 - Dec 6 by ipswichtillidie |
The boy boys don’t like being called out thou I noticed. Pathetic lot |
Yep!!!! Funny that isn't it..! | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 20:24 - Dec 6 with 1947 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 18:57 - Dec 6 by unstableblue |
Think some of the silliness in the fan base and social media of late and the lack of backing for McKenna given the credit he should have in the bank will have been noted by our best manager since Burley |
I shouldn't think Mick follows Ipswich Twitter.
Oh. Right. Yeah. | | | |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 20:41 - Dec 6 with 1824 views | WestSussexBlue |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 19:05 - Dec 6 by jasondozzell |
Yep. He doesn't miss anything. Boo boys would do well to realise we've got one of the best young coaches in football and we'd do well to keep hold of him. Some of the silliness won't help our cause. |
Hear hear. [Post edited 6 Dec 21:25]
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| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 20:47 - Dec 6 with 1763 views | 66notout |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 20:41 - Dec 6 by WestSussexBlue |
Hear hear. [Post edited 6 Dec 21:25]
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No, it’s hear hear | | | |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 with 1673 views | tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. | | | |
| KM at the end on 21:04 - Dec 6 with 1592 views | jasondozzell |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 by tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. |
Post of the season.
Brilliantly summed up my feelings. | | | |
| KM at the end on 21:06 - Dec 6 with 1545 views | ArnieM |
| KM at the end on 19:21 - Dec 6 by Vaughan8 |
I don't think McKenna is stupid. He knows the results haven't been good enough and wirh that, he and the players get criticism.
If he's annoyed at it so be it, but we are largely a patient fan base. |
Absolutely this .... |  |
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| KM at the end on 21:17 - Dec 6 with 1457 views | vilanovablue |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 by tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. |
I think today was a day when the rotation demonstrated how strong we are. Coventry were exhausted at the end plus with players out as the season goes on it'll make a huge difference. Great post, cheers. |  | | |
| KM at the end on 21:44 - Dec 6 with 1312 views | BloomBlue |
Too much entitlement amongst Town fans. Its always been the same, so I'm all for him giving it back to the fans. If they cannot take a bit of push back then they should either grow-up and accept it or fork off.
The negativity is ridiculous. Fans moaning after 5 minutes because a player doesn't control a ball.
Classic example today, Cov player played a long cross field ball which went over the top of the players head and out for a throw, you could hear the Cov fans clap as they enjoyed a player trying something different.
We did the same a few mins later and all you can hear from Town fans is groans, shouts of ffs can we not pass a ball now, ffs dont you train them to pass McKenn..etc etc |  | | |
| KM at the end on 22:21 - Dec 6 with 1121 views | peterleeblue |
| KM at the end on 21:44 - Dec 6 by BloomBlue |
Too much entitlement amongst Town fans. Its always been the same, so I'm all for him giving it back to the fans. If they cannot take a bit of push back then they should either grow-up and accept it or fork off.
The negativity is ridiculous. Fans moaning after 5 minutes because a player doesn't control a ball.
Classic example today, Cov player played a long cross field ball which went over the top of the players head and out for a throw, you could hear the Cov fans clap as they enjoyed a player trying something different.
We did the same a few mins later and all you can hear from Town fans is groans, shouts of ffs can we not pass a ball now, ffs dont you train them to pass McKenn..etc etc |
Indeed many fans have a strange idea of the meaning of the word Support.
I wholeheartedly agree with most of this thread.
I'd love home as our manager for many years to come. Why can't we be different tomithee leagues show some class and most importantly patience and backing. |  | | |
| KM at the end on 22:33 - Dec 6 with 1051 views | Churchman |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 by tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. |
Excellent post.
This club has about 20k true supporters in my opinion. The rest are as you describe. That’s really good too because under Duncan and to Lyall then Burley and MM it went from 8k to about 16k..
So the true base support level has grown to numbers my dad and I could only dream of in the dark days of Stockport at home.
In considering your view on credit in the bank for McKenna one thing I’ve struggled with is when he goes, who do the dismals think will replace him? I’ve seen no serious suggestions. Perhaps when we next lose or draw they’ll give us a few suggestions. |  | | |
| KM at the end on 22:36 - Dec 6 with 1023 views | sarflondonblye |
Not sure if anyone else noticed that Lampard thought it right to stand in front of all of his squad while applauding the fans. May have been to defend them, but I thought it was weird given they just got beat. | | | |
| KM at the end on 22:47 - Dec 6 with 955 views | John_Warks_Willy |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 by tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. |
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| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 22:51 - Dec 6 with 913 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| We need the large McKenna TIFO sooner rather than later on 18:57 - Dec 6 by unstableblue |
Think some of the silliness in the fan base and social media of late and the lack of backing for McKenna given the credit he should have in the bank will have been noted by our best manager since Burley |
Certainly those who have vocally questioned him should have no complaints should he move on or simply listen to offers.
I am sure it matters more to him that he clearly has retained the backing of those within the club that really matter, though. |  |
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| KM at the end on 11:30 - Dec 7 with 426 views | tractorshark |
| KM at the end on 21:17 - Dec 6 by vilanovablue |
I think today was a day when the rotation demonstrated how strong we are. Coventry were exhausted at the end plus with players out as the season goes on it'll make a huge difference. Great post, cheers. |
Agree 100%. Also saw people earlier in the week using Coventry’s vaguely settled side as a stick to beat McKenna with regarding rotation.
But they had three good players missing from their starting lineup yesterday so maybe injury is taking a toll on them.
The reality is two seasons ago we didn’t rotate as much because our squad strength was nowhere near as good as it is now.
That’s probably the case with Coventry this season. | | | |
| KM at the end on 13:13 - Dec 7 with 282 views | Blue_Heath |
| KM at the end on 20:59 - Dec 6 by tractorshark |
You’ve got to remember we have unearthed 8,000 - 10,000 casual Ipswich fans in the last 3 years if you look at attendances.
And I suspect the large percentage of the boo boys and discontent probably comes from that demographic.
If you’re used to success, you expect success. But, with clubs like Ipswich, the wheel will always turn full circle.
We’ll have our ups and our downs. Right now, this is still a significant up in the grand scheme of things despite the blips this season.
But there will be an inevitable down eventually and the casual fan will no doubt scuttle off again.
As fans, we’re all entitled to moan and we all do. But you do need to keep some sense of perspective when you’re sitting close to the top six. This season has been frustrating but McKenna has enough credit in the bank.
There are probably 22 Championship clubs right now who would gladly take him off our hands should an opportunity arise. And maybe even a few Prem clubs. If he was to leave, we would be poorer for it.
I see the argument about rotation but with so many games in such a short time, there has to be changes to keep players fresh and fit. The problem has been some of our stand-ins, expensive ones at that, haven’t stepped up to the plate.
But if the last 4 years have taught us anything, McKenna tends to get more things right than wrong.
I think I’ll trust his judgement over someone who’s just decided they fancy being an Ipswich fan again. |
Yes, not like the good old days in the mid 90's with 10,000 in attendance where you could buy a ticket on the day and pretty much sit where you wanted! | |
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