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Just Beat Ipswich and Don’t Worry About The Rest - Notes for Sheffield Wednesday
Friday, 28th Apr 2017 11:00 by HarryFromBath

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Portman Road by delving into their forums.

“Seagulls, Magpies, Owls…”, “I know where we have come from but we haven’t arrived yet”, “After the heartbreak of last year’s play-off final, it would be amazing to right it this time”, “Just keep on winning. The rest will take care of itself”, “At this point the only thing that matters is the result.”

“I confidently predict another twist.” Wednesday arrive in Suffolk five points clear of seventh-placed Leeds. With two games to go their destiny is firmly in their own hands, but Owls are keen to book their play-off slot at Portman Road with sixth-placed Fulham visiting Hillsborough next Sunday.

“I cannot believe the pace of it this season, win five games in a row and still nowhere near secure”, “We had a shocking blip last month but it’s good that we are now finding our form while others are having dips at the wrong time”, “We have got the momentum back and just need to keep it going.”

“Fulham will be Leeds’ problem soon, not ours.” With a strong squad, players returning from injury and a five-game winning run which has propelled them back into the top six - and which included a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle - there is a quiet but growing confidence that this could be their year.

“We have not been great all season and are still in the running”, “It has been a weird, weird season. We have beaten last season’s points total with three games to spare and are not confirmed in the play-offs”, “We are as good as anyone in the league when we have all of our best players available.”

Carlos Carvalhal

“How much do I love Carlos? He really is a top man”, “Well done Carlos, please carry on proving me wrong”, “During the run of one win in seven games with the team playing dreadfully anyone could have been forgiven for doubting if he had what it took to move us forward”, “What a legend he is.”

Carlos Carvalhal imageCarlos Carvalhal

The 51-year-old former Sporting Lisbon manager was criticised for a “catatonic style of play” and for “finding new ways to be negative” during the Owls’ run of poor form between late February and the start of April. Fans have been quick to admit they were wrong as results have improved dramatically.

“Winning five games in a row is not down to luck. We have a master tactician in Carlos”, “He’s hitting top form. His selections and substitutions have been spot on over the recent run. He is changing the dynamic of how we play and it is paying off”, “He knows one way to defend, and that is to attack.”

“Carlos seems to be a much stronger and ruthless character than some think.” Carvalhal has struck a successful balance lately between “winning ugly and closing out games” and going on the offensive when necessary. “Bringing on Jordan Rhodes to win Saturday’s game against Derby was inspired.”

A Wealth of Riches

“We look an experienced, strong side with team full of know-how, grit and determination”, “We are solid from front to back. We can make high-quality tactical changes at any time.” Owls have a great faith in the strength in depth within their squad. “Our bench is outrageous, the best since 1993.”

Owls are happy with first-choice defence of goalkeeper Keiren Westwood, full-backs Daniel Pudil and Jack Hunt and centre-halves Tom Lees and Glen Loovens. Vincent Sasso is seen as pacier and a better ball player than the veteran Loovens, while Morgan Fox - a one-time academy schoolboy with the Blues - and Liam Palmer are solid back-up full-backs.

“My favourite midfield pairing is Kieran Lee and Barry Bannan.” The return of Lee from hip surgery against the Rams was hugely welcomed. David Jones partnered Bannan in Lee’s absence but is seen as being more defensively-inclined. Holding man Jose Semedo is a bench option to close out games.

Carvalhal has preferred Ross Wallace and Adam Reach on the flanks over Callum McManaman and Will Buckley as the former pair can play centrally, are effective cutting inside and work hard helping their full-backs. McManaman and Buckley are both seen as direct wingers on the fringe of the team.

“We have a mouth-watering set of forwards”, “Carlos has more decent strikers to pick from than I can ever remember here”, “With the likes of Steven Fletcher, Gary Hooper and Jordan Rhodes we are really dangerous in the air these days”, “Get your strikers fit and the goals will surely follow.”

Many Owls believe that their greatest strength lies in their potent range of experienced and varied strikers. In addition to their three main front men, Fernando Forestieri and target man Atdhe Nuhiu have featured from the bench lately. January addition Sam Winnall has been a peripheral player.

A Rigid 4-4-2 or an Attacking 4-3-3 Shape

“We have found a way to win games without the expansive football. We go up the gears when we need to, we strike and then are professional is seeing a game out”, “We work the ball around until it goes to someone with space ahead of them”, “Playing to a decent tempo is vital to our style of play.”

“Interesting how our recent upturn in results has coincided with moving back to 4-3-3. I wonder if Carlos thinks it suits the players we have”, “Our 4-4-2 shape is more rigid. It’s not as exciting but has got results”, “It has worked three times. Get enough strikers on the pitch and we will get the goals.”

WestwoodHuntLeesLoovensPudilWallaceLeeBannanReachHooperFletcher

Saturday’s starting XI (above) against Derby was set out in Carvalhal’s preferred 4-4-2 formation. After Darren Bent put the Rams ahead on 48 minutes, Carvalhal brought on striker Jordan Rhodes for midfielder Kieran Lee. This new attacking shape (below) helped the Owls score twice in six minutes.

WestwoodHuntLeesLoovensPudilWallaceBannanReachHooperRhodesFletcher

“Fair play to Carlos for having the courage to go 4-3-3 for a period”, “The three midfielders make us tighter in the centre and less easy to break down while giving us numbers in attack”, “Carlos likes his widemen to tuck in, putting great emphasis on the full-backs getting forward and providing width.”

“The change was instant when Rhodes came on, Reach and Wallace got the ball in the middle of the pitch. Hooper could drop into spaces behind the front two and was a greater threat, while Pudil and Hunt had more of the ball in dangerous areas”, “Hooper was almost playing at the tip of a diamond.”

“We are easily frustrated by big physical sides”, “We struggle against teams that set their stall out to defend. We have to be able to more effectively break down teams who play negatively”, “We need to stop chucking balls at teams who have a load of 6ft-plus donkeys in the middle of their defence.”

“Even when we are winning this is stressful.” Two major concerns which Owls take into games are the trouble they have unpicking organised defensive sides and their habit of sitting back to defend narrow leads. “These nerve-wracking close finishes are killers”, “This club will be the death of me.”

Sheffield Wednesday 2 — 1 Derby

“Just got back, a vital win made even better by Leeds losing to Burton”, “Possibly our biggest win this season considering both the opponents and how other games turned out”, “Who else was thinking ‘bloody Derby again’ at 1-0 down? But this is a new Wednesday who expect to come back and win.”

“We have stumbled into form at just the right time.” Steven Fletcher’s fourth goal in as many games levelled the scores 10 minutes after Darren Bent had given the East Midlanders a 48th minute lead. Gary Hooper then reacted quickest to Scott Carson’s save to fire home the Owls’ winning goal on 64.

“Massive credit to the team in terms of work rate and togetherness. Like many games this season, it was not a great display but we did enough to take three points”, “Carlos has to get his men further up the pitch. That last 10 minutes were frightening”, “Another hoodoo to sort out at Ipswich next.”

QPR 1 — 2 Sheffield Wednesday

“That will do nicely, it has been a great Easter”, “A brilliant result away from home under pressure”, “Keep on winning, it’s still in our own hands”, “A good win but far from convincing. We just sat back in the second half and it was a good job QPR were poor”, “Another win, with all the usual stress.”

The Owls maintained their winning run when securing a first Loftus Road win in 17 years on Easter Monday. Adam Reach fired home a on 12 minutes before Idrissa Sylla equalised on 20 for the Hoops. Daniel Pudil’s header in the 31st minute restored their lead after Jordan Rhodes’s attempt was saved.

“Two goals in the first half away from home, one to tell the grandkids when I’m older”, “A scrappy second half and we sat back too much. It was not good for the nerves”, “We didn’t make it easy”, “Carlos does try to shut up shop quite early in games when we are a goal ahead. It’s a risky strategy.”

WestwoodPalmerLeesLoovensPudilWallaceJonesBannanReachRhodesHooper


Liam Palmer replaced first-choice right-back Jack Hunt who was absent with a calf problem in the starting line-up (above). Owls were also pleased to see Rhodes and Hooper partnered together but felt that they should have won more comfortably against what many felt were weaker opponents.

Sheffield Wednesday 1 — 0 Cardiff

“Marvellous stuff, up yours Warnock”, “We made hard work of that. It took us 75 minutes to get the ball on the ground and then we scored”, “Both a victory and a moral victory”, “Well played lads, we managed to break down a very stubborn team. It feels sweeter that Warnock is their manager.”

Substitute Fernando Forestieri’s headed goal on 84 minutes gave the Owls a nervy Good Friday win over the Blades-supporting Neil Warnock’s visitors. Fans felt that the introduction from the bench of Atdhe Nuhiu played a vital role in unlocking the Bluebirds’ obdurate and hard-working defence.

“Warnock’s tactics to stifle the game from the beginning with his boring, turgid time-wasting tactics ultimately backfired”, “Nuhiu changed the dynamic of the game totally”, “The three substitutes had a huge impact in changing the rhythm and tempo of a game which was heading to a stalemate.”

WestwoodHuntLeesSassoPudilWallaceBannanForestieriReachRhodesNuhiu

Carvalhal set the team out in his preferred 4-4-2 shape with Fletcher and Hooper up front and Jones partnering Bannan in central midfield. His final XI (above) with substitutes Forestieri playing behind Rhodes and Nuhiu in a 4-3-3 highlighted both his switching formation and the strength of his bench.

Goalkeepers and Defenders

“Keiren Westwood is the real organiser at the back. At times, I feel he will give himself an aneurysm with his exaltations and gesticulations. He gets that maniacal look in his eye.” The 32-year-old ex-Sunderland man “is one the best keepers in the league, he has made some outstanding saves lately”.

Keiren Westwood imageKeiren Westwood

“If Westwood improved his kicking he would be the perfect keeper”, “We need to stop his long goalkicks giving possession away, just pass it to the defenders”, “He has looked a bit shaky lately, spilling several shots”, “He makes a mess of routine saves but is a solid custodian who makes a difference.”

“Jack Hunt has really turned his form around this season.” The 26-year-old right-back and one-time Terrier “seems a lot more confident, attacking and defending well”, “I have been really impressed by his recent improvement. If his final ball was slightly more consistent he would be a right player.”

“Hunt is exceptional in attack and was out only outlet before we changed formation against Derby”, “He is a tireless worker and his partnership with Wallace is so important to us”, “The most improved player”, “He is having a very good spell, solid defensively and strong and dangerous going forward.”

“Liam Palmer worries me with his mistakes.” The 25-year-old youth product replaced Hunt at right-back at Loftus Road. “His passing and movement are good but he doesn’t dribble as well as Hunt, a good deputy”, “He barely gets forward and leaves gaps, allowing his winger to play in front of him.”

“Another solid performance by Daniel Pudil against Derby, defending well for most of the game.” The 31-year-old left-back and former Hornet “has been immense since his lay-off with a thigh injury. He looks well up for it, getting in good attacking positions and tracking back in the right moments.”

Daniel Pudil imageJonson Clarke Harris v Daniel Pudil (r)

“One thing that impresses me is Pudil’s delivery and decision-making in the final third. Time and time again he puts in a good ball or makes a clever decision”, “He looks an awful lot like the Mr Reliable of last season”, “His long throws are a useful option, he is full of energy and he wants to score goals.”

“Vincent Sasso is becoming a very accomplished player at this level.” The 26-year-old ex-Nantes and Braga defender “adds height to the central defence plus the ability to play the ball out from the back. He is also a threat from set-pieces in attack”, “We play the ball out from defence quicker with him.”

“Sasso could be the perfect foil for the ‘traditional’ centre-back next season. He’s a continental style defender, comfortable on the ball and he can either run forward or pick a pass”, “He is quick and he likes a tackle, and he likes to move up the pitch. I still often fear a ricket from time to time with him.”

“Glen Loovens reads the game well but is getting too slow.” The 33-year-old one-time Celtic centre-half “has his limitations like running and kicking the ball and slows he down our tempo, but we are a better side when he plays. He is strong in the air and he keeps a cool head throughout the game”.

“I value Loovens’s leadership, the steady hand on the tiller and his mentorship of Tom Lees”, “He is what makes Lees the defender he is. Having confidence in your centre-back partner allows you to push yourself knowing that your back is covered”, “His casual style is a strength and a weakness.”

Tom Lees

“Lees is a rock, an absolute rock. He loves to head it clear and makes some vital interceptions, a joy to watch.” The 26-year-old ex-Leeds centre-back is “colossal at the back and drives forward with the ball well”, “He had a commanding display against Cardiff, great defending and good forward balls.”

Tom Lees imageTom Lees

“Lees is comfortable on the ball but his distribution is dodgy”, “He takes too long to make a decision on a pass”, “He is solid and launches some good forward moments. He could carry the ball further forward when he sees clear territory ahead of him”, “He has simply been rock solid at the back.”

Central Midfielders

“Jose Semedo is very good at stopping opponents playing. Unfortunately, it comes with a downside of stopping us playing too.” The 32-year-old ex-Charlton holding player is now a bench option used to help close games out. “He’s limited as a technician but is a good option as a late midfield anchor.”

Jose Semedo imageJose Semedo

“The moment the ball goes to Semedo we lose all momentum”, “His tackling is good and he shores things up but we lose territory”, “I don’t like it when we go defensive and bring him on, but I hope to see his 20-minute cameos in every remaining game as it means we will have something to defend.”

“David Jones has been quietly effective.” The 32-year-old ex-Claret “is one of those players you just don’t notice, he keeps it ticking over nicely”, “He has the knack of getting in good positions to make interceptions and break up play”, “His quality and experience are now showing at a crucial stage.”

David Jones imageDavid Jones playing for former club Burnley

“Jones doesn’t dive into challenges like Sam Hutchinson”, “He never wastes a ball, gives the defence some cover and always looks to be positive”, “He is fantastic in transition phases but doesn’t quite have the legs anymore. He instantly looks to play short passes forward to the more creative outlets.”

“Barry Bannan was right at the heart of everything we did against Derby.” The 27-year-old ex-Palace man “is our out-ball, our giver and getter, our string-puller and play-spreader. He never stops and he never ever hides”, “He’s not a great tackler or shooter but is a pleasure to watch moving forward.”

“Everything goes through Bannan. It’s easy for opponents to cut off his passing options when he has to drop deep to collect the ball”, “He is most dangerous when moving and passing the ball forward further up the pitch”, “On an off-day he is a liability but when he is playing well he makes us tick.”

Kieran Lee

“We play with a quicker tempo with Lee in the side.” The 28-year-old ex-Oldham man made “a very good comeback” against the Rams. “He was a little rusty but his energy and vision have been sorely missed”, “We have missed his drive and golden touch. He is always positive and on the front foot.”

Kieran Lee imageDozzell v Kieran Lee

“Lee has so much energy from box to box”, “He is a massive link-up player, popping up everywhere. He drifts into holes going forward but also mops up extremely well defensively”, “With Lee breaking the defensive line, he will get up and link with Jordan Rhodes more effectively than anyone else.”

Wide Midfielders

“Callum McManaman and Will Buckley can pass defenders on the outside and deliver good crosses”, “They can cause plenty of bother on their day”, “They both offer direct attacking play and pace, but Carvalhal prefers Reach and Wallace because they both track back and offer options cutting inside.”

“If nothing else Adam Reach will always graft.” The 24-year-old ex-Middlesbrough left winger or left-back “is like a Championship James Milner. He plays anywhere and you get a shift out of him”, “He is wasteful in good positions and is better when he has less time to think about what he wants to do.”

“Reach needs a bit more belief when taking a man on”, “He has all the attributes to be a devastating player at this level. He just needs more confidence in himself and strength in his convictions”, “He is lightweight and lets himself down in the tackle. He needs strength and bite to go with his industry.”

Ross Wallace

“Expectation rises when Wallace cuts inside from the right wing on to his left foot.” The 31-year-old ex-Burnley man “is a superb dead-ball master and such a confident lad, a great player to have in the team”, “Every single end-ball is superb, he always looks to get forward and also helps his full-back.”

Ross Wallace imageRoss Wallace v Brentford's Rico Henry

“Wallace is a positive, clever, dangerous and creative player who is so good in the ball. You just can’t mark him when he drifts inside in a midfield three”, “We always retain possession when he has the ball”, “He gives opponents stick and is the sort of player you hate if he is playing for the opposition.”

Strikers

“Atdhe Nuhiu does his thing of beating players all ends up with ridiculous bits of skill, winning every header near him without giving any fouls away.” The 27-year-old ex-Rapid Vienna target man and Kosovo international “is a better option than Sam Winnall as a replacement for the last 10 minutes”.

Atdhe Nuhiu imageAtdhe Nuhiu

“Release the Kraken!”, “Come on Nuhiu you flipping huge nutter of a man, let’s have ‘em”, “In games where centre-halves dominate, he comes on and causes them a whole host of problems they cannot deal with”, “He has a superb cameo against Cardiff, enabling us to build up pressure before scoring.”

“There is no better sight than Fernando Forestieri leading the attack.” The 27-year-old ex-Hornet has been a bench option lately after picking up a knee injury in March. “He is our most skilful player and potential best match-winner. His enthusiasm rubs off on the rest of the team when he is on form.”

Fernando Forestieri imageFernando Forestieri

“Bringing Forestieri on scares opposition defences and slows their momentum”, “He helps us keep hold of the ball and he unlocks defences. It is so hard to get the ball off him”, “A game-changer with great desire who bursts into life”, “He has a greedy side, playing for set-pieces instead of scoring.”

Gary Hooper

“Hooper is our most important attacking player by far. He brings team-mates into the game at the right time.” The 29-year-old former Canary “has been brilliant. His calm link-up play and his physical strength are so noticeable”, “It’s lovely watching him move into space when we use three strikers.”

Gary Hooper imageGary Hooper and Jack Hunt

“What I like about Hooper is that when he drops off and gets the ball, he looks for someone in space and gives the ball straight away rather than faffing around until they have been closed down. He lets us move forward quicker”, “The switch to playing behind two strikers brings out the best in him.”

Steven Fletcher

“Four goals in four games, Fletcher is on fire.” The 30-year-old ex-Sunderland man “is reaping the benefits of playing with Rhodes and Hooper as he would normally be marked out of the game. He is getting time and space and it’s really helping him”, “He’s coming into scoring form at the right time.”

Steven Fletcher imageSteven Fletcher

“Fletcher is experienced with a good pedigree. He has a fantastic work-rate and is now scoring high-quality goals”, “He isn’t the fastest or most skilful, but is good in the air and has such a terrific work ethic”, “I like watching him in away fixtures as it suits his strengths when we play on the counter.”

Jordan Rhodes

“On Saturday, Jordan Rhodes is going back to the team that let him go”, “His awareness, predatory instinct, movement and ability to pull defenders out of position is first class”, “He’s not about pace, but he thrives on crosses into the box and he is always looking for someone to play him in behind.”

Jordan Rhodes imageJordan Rhodes

The 27-year-old one-time Town player arrived on loan from parent club Middlesbrough at the end of January. “We don’t seem to create many chances for him partly due to not playing to his strengths. No one ever sees his runs, but even if he doesn’t score, his movement creates gaps for the others.”

“Rhodes is not scoring but he is playing well and we look more of a threat with him on the pitch. His recent appearances off the bench transformed our attacking play”, “A team player and not a greedy striker”, “He has scored six in seven games against Ipswich”, “His goals will flow. They always do.”

Owls’ Views on ITFC and the Game

“Beat Ipswich and we can forget who plays who, what to do against Fulham…. If”, “I'm sick to death of being nervous. What if Fulham do this, we do that and Leeds do whatever? I want a Saturday off and I have earned it. It has been like looking at a piece of bloody chewing gum for three months.”

“Our record against Ipswich in the last 10 years is P15 W1 D7 L7”, “Ipswich and the set of giants they have is a potential banana skin for us.” Owls are taking nothing for granted given our recent record against them and our win at Hillsborough in November. “A tough game and set-pieces will be key.”

“Ipswich are the typical McCarthy team, men behind the ball and make themselves hard to beat. He has had nothing to work with at Ipswich and had them punching above their weight for a couple of seasons plus they always tend to turn it on at home against teams higher than them in the table.”

“They had three chances against Newcastle and scored with each one. They actually looked like a quality side against the Geordies”, “Putting all silly club loyalties aside, Mick is a quality manager at this level at least. This season Ipswich’s lack of investment has finally caught up with them.”

“Ipswich away in August 1990, does anyone remember this game when we won 2-0 and thousands of Wednesday fans went and made it like a home game?”, “I remember a sea of yellow shirts, nearly getting crushed and hundreds of our fans climbing over fences, a great start to a great season.”

“I remember it well, Paul Williams and Peter Shirtliff scored the goals”, “A lovely hot day and a huge away following”, “I travelled from London and went in with the Ipswich fans at the other end of the ground. Many Owls were in there that day, all very good humoured and no issues, a great day out.”

The Mick McCarthy Hoodoo

“Yet another hoodoo to sort out next. We have never won a league game against a Mick McCarthy side, a 14-game run”, “One the main reasons being that his sides have been better in recent years. Not now though, I still can't believe they won that game earlier in the season at Hillsborough.”

“Mick rested his keeper and McGoldrick, Sears and Berra at Rotherham. You can bet he won’t do this against us”, “This was a game to give youngsters a chance against bottom of the league, not fifth in front of your own fans. The last time he handed a chance to a kid against us, Andre Dozzell scored.”

“I don't mind Mick McCarthy, just a straight bloke who tells it like it is and no pretence. If all bosses were like that the game would be much more honest”, “Is it not unfair that eight of his starting XI will have had a two-week rest before a crucial game for us?”, “He will be delighted to see us off.”

“Cardiff at home, we had not beaten Warnock in years and we won. QPR away, we had not won there in years and we won and Derby at home, we had not beat them since time began and we won. There's a trend happening”, “All these runs are being broken - Mick McCarthy, you're next.”

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ArnieM added 11:04 - Apr 28
Their assessment of us is spot on tbh. Maybe Evans needs to read it.

COYBs take the game to them, they won't be expecting that, just like Newcastle weren't.
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rickw added 11:42 - Apr 28
Nuhiu, Rhodes, Hooper, Fletcher, Forestieri - I think they need to invest in a striker don't they!!
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Bluebell added 11:53 - Apr 28
Thanks for that Harry. You can have a rest during the summer!

Seeing the list of their strikers is making me panic. I really can't see us getting anything out of this game although I said exactly the same about Newcastle.

I would like to think we could get at least a draw otherwise the 'lap of honour' will be a let down and I think the players awards evening is after the game. Hopefully the players will be up for it as Mick has already said he will go back to the team that played against Newcastle.
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Steve_M added 11:55 - Apr 28
When one sees how much they've spent to not even be guaranteed a top six finish then there is something of a concern for the long term health of this division and, especially for us, of ITFC.

Still, hopefully we can have the same positivity, on and off the pitch, as against Newcastle and have another enjoyable game to end the season at PR. There haven't been enough of them this season.
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LankHenners added 12:01 - Apr 28
Thanks Harry - we did a great job in the away game of pressing them and forcing Bannan to drop very deep which didn't suit him or them. We marshaled their attacking threats very well and we'll need to do the same again.

We might have to make up for the inevitable Rhodes goal but with Sears and McGoldrick back in form we might be able to give them a real game. Mick loves upsetting the apple cart, and it will give him great joy to make Wednesday stutter in their bid to secure a playoff finish.
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tractorintheloft added 12:33 - Apr 28
I remember the 2-0 opening day defeat in 1990. It was Lord Lyall's first game in charge. We didn't have a shot on target, Dozzell, Whom it was said we build the team around, limped off and out of the season. How little did I know that day, that I was watching the start of a football revolution at PR. Very similar to today's predicament following the Duncan "era" of hoof ball. JL - turned the same squad into a footballing team within 12 months. Please........
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Michael11 added 13:33 - Apr 28
I like Sheffield Wednesday. Good manager, big club with fair fans. I'll be supporting them or Huddersfield in the playoffs.
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TrueBlue1998 added 14:41 - Apr 28
"This season Ipswich's lack of investment has finally caught up with them.”

Perfectly summed up
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MJR101 added 19:54 - Apr 28
I have quite a soft spot for Wednesday mainly because I (like most ITFC fans) loathe Sheffield United. Hope we beat them and Leeds lose and they do well in the play offs.
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MJR101 added 22:36 - Apr 28
Dear God! Just realised I wished for a scum victory!
Apologies.
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Sam added 05:31 - Apr 29
Forget Rotherham, and Ipswich are in decent form. If we can beat Newcastle, we can beat a team three places below. A repeat of Newcastle would be brilliant and so would a clean sheet as it's Bart's 100th game.
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therein61 added 07:06 - Apr 29
Another excellent read Harry.
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yorksblue added 08:38 - Apr 29
God. Some Wed lovers on here. How nausiating
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MVBlue added 13:44 - Apr 29
They seem to be a respactable lot judging by these comments. And knowledgeable.
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WednesdayJon added 05:59 - May 1
Although a Wednesday fan, I do try and keep abreast of what is happening at ITFC for family reasons. HarryFromBath's Notes on opponents are always an informative and and entertaining read. I greatly enjoyed reading this one on my team.

Brilliant stuff Harry, unlike (and superior to) anything I have seen on any other club's sites. Thank you.
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