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Thread | You could have the best striker in world playing in our current line up
at 09:33 22 Aug 2018
And he still wouldn’t score. Strikers need chances created, we are not creating chances and we are not getting close enough to our striker when attacking.
This system only works with better players in midfield and wide areas who can place a pass inch perfect to the lone striker.
I feel really sorry for Harrison, he doesn’t deserve the criticism as he’s not been given many chances. |
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Reply | IFollow and Sky to kill midweek away attendances?
at 17:23 20 Aug 2018
Watching live under the flood lights atmosphere always seems far greater so hopefully won’t affect it but it inevitably will. Maybe it will force clubs to lower prices for evening games, then it is win win situation |
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Reply | Chambers Interview
at 19:36 17 Aug 2018
Of course it was written with tongue firmly in cheek! |
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 19:22 17 Aug 2018
Nolan is a good little player from limited game time we have seen however was he really required when he have lack of depth in other areas? As he’s a Hurst player from previous he will no doubt play all the time but say when Huws Dozzell and Bishop are back fit he should have a tough time retaining his place if Chabolah keeps up from where he started. That doesn’t even consider Skuse, Edun or even Downes & Nydam who both have championship experience. I was expecting Hurst to be a manager who gave our youth players opportunities but they are being prevented by lower league signings (who may turn out to be excellent players) and young loan players.
Squad depth in central midfield is now ridiculous compared to centre back, left wing and striker positions.
Add the inexperience of none of the new signings having played this level before I believe the squad is now more unbalanced than what Hurst inherited. [Post edited 17 Aug 2018 19:23]
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 19:10 17 Aug 2018
All seems a bit odd though in my opinion, he’s either injured and not available for selection at all or he should be available for selection for the first team if he’s considered available for u.23 football. Chances of injury remain the same, it’s a game of football just lower standard of players and not in front of a huge crowd. I could go play 5 a side (higher intensity) for example or 11 a side
(Lower intensity) and still get injured in either.
Also the lacking fitness levels is not a fair argument when majority of our new signings didn’t participate in our pre season with some not even being allowed to train at their own clubs due to transfer requests therefore they must be lacking fitness too which is maybe why we have flagged in 2nd half of fixtures in my opinion.
Despite what Hurst said at his first presser about what he inherited I believe the squad now is seriously more unbalanced and really lacking experience therefore Hurst does not feel he can field Chabolah & Dozzell in same midfield with one of Edun, Skuse, Nolan, Bishop (when fit) or Huws (when fit). Add Downes and Nydam to the mix it really is a ridiculously unbalanced squad when we lack strikers and centre half’s. [Post edited 17 Aug 2018 19:49]
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 15:18 17 Aug 2018
I’d assumed it was prior to the Rotherham game which explains why Dozzell was not selected on the bench for that match.
He’s played u.23s this week.
If they have only just discovered it is damn lucky he didn’t get injured during pre season when he featured a lot. |
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 15:10 17 Aug 2018
But this test has identified potential of it reoccurring however he is allowed to play u.23 games and throughout pre season? Why?
Potential of injury is still there and just as likely playing those games instead of first team games. [Post edited 17 Aug 2018 15:10]
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 15:07 17 Aug 2018
If Hurst spends the owners money on bringing new players in but doesn’t then select them the owner will quite rightly question why he funded the new player for him to not play which puts Hurst under more pressure.
Hurst probably sees a midfield of Chalobah, Dozzell & Nolan as too inexperienced.
Hurst mentioned in his first press conference the squad was unbalanced but it is even more unbalanced now due to the lack of experience in it. We only have about 4 players who are seasoned championship players. |
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Reply | Chambers Interview
at 14:53 17 Aug 2018
Maybe Hurst sent the questions to the media department for Chambers to answer then as a test.
I get the impression the players left over from the previous regime probably are thinking blimey we are one of only a few left and feel under threat. |
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 14:49 17 Aug 2018
Fair enough. I’m not saying to just go with the players judgment, however to just go on a test / statistic approach is also wrong as there needs to be element of both scientific testing & human interaction approach to it as everyone is different regarding testing, like my example on the difference between a Pirlo & a Pogba in their style / strengths. Dozzell’s style is more of a holding midfielder so his fitness stats will be totally different to a box to box midfielder.
Can you see what I mean about if the test shows he’s potentially going to injure it again why is he even being allowed to play u.23 football and why was he allowed to play pre season games and be named on the subs bench first league game? His body will go through the same movements despite what standard of game is taking place.
I think Hurst has signed too many new inexperienced players and he’s got an easy “get out” on stating Dozzell isn’t fit as he doesn’t know how he can select him in his current team without having a midfield with very little experience in it, or leaving a newly signed player out.
It’s easiest option for him to just not pick Dozzell and state he’s not passed this test. |
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Reply | Chambers Interview
at 14:20 17 Aug 2018
I thought he looked angry which is no bad thing to be honest and fair play the club media man for asking it shows Chambers passion for the club.
He answered the questions thoughtfully and honestly, he didn’t dodge the questions, add to this interview his comments regarding lack of investment in the club last season he obviously cares about our club and wants to succeed at Ipswich. |
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 14:13 17 Aug 2018
Realise it’s not the same intensity but the movements would still be the same and Dozzer played the u.23 game the other day despite failing the test that identifies the issue.
In my opinion I’m with Andre if he thinks he is fit enough to play and has been allowed by the experts to play u.23 games and pre season games then he should be available for selection for the first team as the risk is still there playing u.23 games.
What if this test never gets passed does he just give up on his career?
Science and testing is great tool which should be utilised however every individual is different and therefore there should be a human element to it too. For example a Pirlo wouldn’t necessarily pass the same fitness tests as a Pogba. Different players different roles/attributes. |
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 14:03 17 Aug 2018
But if it has highlighted a weakness why is he risked being played in pre season and u.23 games?
Any football match activity could risk injury again no matter what the standard they are playing surely? |
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Reply | Chambers' interview
at 14:01 17 Aug 2018
He comes across very well in my opinion and well done the media team for asking the questions.
It shows the hurt, determination and passion that Chambers has for our club.
Despite blame being apportioned by some on the “old guard” players from the previous regime we are lucky to have him as our captain at our club. [Post edited 17 Aug 2018 14:04]
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Reply | Hurst and playing the youngsters...
at 13:57 17 Aug 2018
The test that has identified Dozzell potentionally injuring his knee again is concerning. What if that test never gets passed, does he just never play again? Why was Dozzell playing pre season games & u.23 games, surely if it could happen again it doesn’t matter what level of game he is playing in?
Sounds like Dozzell thinks he is fit enough to play.
All rather interesting and way above my expertise. |
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Thread | Chambers Interview
at 13:54 17 Aug 2018
Compelling viewing
I believe Chambers responded in an intelligent and measured response and am thankful he is our club captain.
His comment on the fact that every individual responds differently and they are not necessarily going to speak out in front of people is completely correct. Everyone is different.
Must be extremely difficult for him to create cohesion in the dressing room with so many new faces in such a short space of time I for one is grateful the role Chambers plays in our club.
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Reply | My main issue at present is
at 09:49 15 Aug 2018
Totally agree. We are not going to be anywhere near challenging this season why not give out own players experience. No chance of them developing without minutes given in the first team. |
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Reply | Any successful Ipswich side in past has had a sprinkling
at 09:00 15 Aug 2018
Did Woolfy deserve to be dropped for a new signed right back first league game of season?
Morris came on and impressed and then not picked.
Dozzell not fit but I question whether our new signings are fit too as we fade in 2nd half of games. [Post edited 15 Aug 2018 9:05]
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