| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? 10:44 - Apr 4 with 2071 views | Europablue |
In the context of the years of hurt and poor results against Norwich it was understandable how we built up to the match and how nervous the crowd was. In the context of the season, it was a mistake to have the welcome event like we had last season against Exeter.
Even though the crowd were very nervous at Portman Road, I think we were still very supportive when we went behind. If we can nick an early goal and frustrate the crowd they could really turn on their team and that will work in our favour. |  | | |  |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 10:52 - Apr 4 with 2016 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
We did enough to win that match but the rub of the decisions went against us. We showed our resilience to get a draw but it was very clear who the better side was. There is nothing to stop them scoring from their only two chances and us missing all of our chances, but there is little doubt who the better side is and even if they went 2 goals up we would still fancy our chances of winning it. This team does not lie down. Them lot will give their all but do the likes of Barnes, McLean and Duffy have enough for 95+ minutes of being run around by Davis, Broadhead, Hutchinson, Moore, et al to then face Al Hamadi, Jackson, Sarmiento, Taylor and co too? I doubt it. |  |
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| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:03 - Apr 4 with 1962 views | bazza |
I don’t think it was a mistake , it showed how big the support is, on live tv , how much the derby means to both Norwich and Ipswich, we have been stagnating for 20 years, why not revel in it a little . It did no harm, and we should have won, if not for the nerves. I bet that day cemented a lot of young fans as town fans for life seeing that crowd and atmosphere and passion for the club, most of the youth of today saw town as a side line, and were starting to swing towards the big prem clubs to support , I know loads of people who have since realised the true statue of the club and how big it can be, and they have all jumped on board getting tickets and season tickets. It’s brilliant. |  | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:08 - Apr 4 with 1927 views | davblue |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 10:52 - Apr 4 by Nthsuffolkblue |
We did enough to win that match but the rub of the decisions went against us. We showed our resilience to get a draw but it was very clear who the better side was. There is nothing to stop them scoring from their only two chances and us missing all of our chances, but there is little doubt who the better side is and even if they went 2 goals up we would still fancy our chances of winning it. This team does not lie down. Them lot will give their all but do the likes of Barnes, McLean and Duffy have enough for 95+ minutes of being run around by Davis, Broadhead, Hutchinson, Moore, et al to then face Al Hamadi, Jackson, Sarmiento, Taylor and co too? I doubt it. |
different away from home though, clawing back from 2 goals down wouldn't be a given at an away ground like it isn't at home but it's much more of a challenge.
It will be a real tough game, their home form is very good since Christmas and they still have some good players in that team. |  | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:09 - Apr 4 with 1906 views | Europablue |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 10:52 - Apr 4 by Nthsuffolkblue |
We did enough to win that match but the rub of the decisions went against us. We showed our resilience to get a draw but it was very clear who the better side was. There is nothing to stop them scoring from their only two chances and us missing all of our chances, but there is little doubt who the better side is and even if they went 2 goals up we would still fancy our chances of winning it. This team does not lie down. Them lot will give their all but do the likes of Barnes, McLean and Duffy have enough for 95+ minutes of being run around by Davis, Broadhead, Hutchinson, Moore, et al to then face Al Hamadi, Jackson, Sarmiento, Taylor and co too? I doubt it. |
Well we didn't do enough to win at home because we didn't win. At least one of their goals was offside if I remember correctly and the ref seemed to be too involved not letting the match flow at times, which favoured Norwich looking for their point.
There was enough time to get the winner, but it didn't quite come together. | | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:30 - Apr 4 with 1791 views | BLUEGOLD |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:08 - Apr 4 by davblue |
different away from home though, clawing back from 2 goals down wouldn't be a given at an away ground like it isn't at home but it's much more of a challenge.
It will be a real tough game, their home form is very good since Christmas and they still have some good players in that team. |
It’s another hard away game. Anyone who thinks that we’ll hammer them is well wide of the mark.
One game at a time and try to get through it with a win, no more injuries and no booking for Morsy.
I hope that Kieffer will be OK to start as having Al-Hamadi starting will make it a much harder game for us.
I’m hoping that Wes and George might be available for the last 3 games, even if only bench options. | | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:48 - Apr 4 with 1737 views | Europablue |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 11:30 - Apr 4 by BLUEGOLD |
It’s another hard away game. Anyone who thinks that we’ll hammer them is well wide of the mark.
One game at a time and try to get through it with a win, no more injuries and no booking for Morsy.
I hope that Kieffer will be OK to start as having Al-Hamadi starting will make it a much harder game for us.
I’m hoping that Wes and George might be available for the last 3 games, even if only bench options. |
I'll take any win, but we could hammer them if the luck goes our way. That is very unlikely, no doubt they will raise their game against us. | | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 12:05 - Apr 4 with 1679 views | Cafe_Newman |
"If we can nick an early goal and frustrate the crowd they could really turn on their team and that will work in our favour."
Neither fan base would turn on their team in a derby match. An early goal may quieten them a bit though and 3 or 4 goals might shut them up totally. |  | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 12:54 - Apr 4 with 1526 views | Radlett_blue |
Statistically, it isn't. We have won 25 times at PR & lost 19; away, we have won 17 and lost 22. The difference is probably the crowd, which can also influence a referee in his decision making. While we have a better team than Norwich, it's going to be a difficult game, especially if it gets feisty. |  |
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| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 12:59 - Apr 4 with 1496 views | _clive_baker_ |
Important not to let the result dictate the narrative too much IMO, I thought we were the better side at PR and on another day could've won it quite comfortably. We didn't get any luck in the 1st half especially, I still don't know how we managed to go in at 1-1 when it really should've been a comfortable lead for us.
More of the same from our perspective on Saturday please. Press them aggressively high up the pitch, I don't think they're the best defensively and we should have enough about us to cause them problems. They've got a few dangerous players themselves going forward though, I do think there will be goals. I'm going for a 2-3 classic with a Moore brace. |  | | |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 13:12 - Apr 4 with 1439 views | Radlett_blue |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 12:59 - Apr 4 by _clive_baker_ |
Important not to let the result dictate the narrative too much IMO, I thought we were the better side at PR and on another day could've won it quite comfortably. We didn't get any luck in the 1st half especially, I still don't know how we managed to go in at 1-1 when it really should've been a comfortable lead for us.
More of the same from our perspective on Saturday please. Press them aggressively high up the pitch, I don't think they're the best defensively and we should have enough about us to cause them problems. They've got a few dangerous players themselves going forward though, I do think there will be goals. I'm going for a 2-3 classic with a Moore brace. |
If Moore is fit. I expect McKenna will stay tight-lipped on that one, as Norwich will have a different plan if Moore isn't starting. | |
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| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 13:32 - Apr 4 with 1347 views | NthQldITFC |
That thought occurred to me yesterday, and I do think it's correct in the context of this season - it was perhaps too built up and hyped at home after four years away. This feels more like an away match against a middling to half-reasonable team with a very basic style, where we need to be calm and professional and get the job done. |  |
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| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 13:36 - Apr 4 with 1330 views | Europablue |
| Is it easier to win the Old Farm Derby away? on 12:54 - Apr 4 by Radlett_blue |
Statistically, it isn't. We have won 25 times at PR & lost 19; away, we have won 17 and lost 22. The difference is probably the crowd, which can also influence a referee in his decision making. While we have a better team than Norwich, it's going to be a difficult game, especially if it gets feisty. |
I think the specific context is different this time. They are at home and need a win, we can't afford to lose and a draw could even be costly, so hopefully it will just be a case of the better team winning, which would be us. Last time at home the context on the past couple of decades got in the way of the context of us needing home wins to keep challenging for automatic promotion. | | | |
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