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Thread | FFS, stop stressing that every team will win every game!
at 22:15 16 Apr 2024
Leicester have lost 6 of the last 10, we've not won in 3, Leeds have only won one in 5, and despite Southampton just winning 3 home games on the spin, they were 3 without a win before that, and also lost to Bristol City, Millwall and Hull in quick succession in February.
Of course any of us may hit peak form for the run in, but its just as likely that odd results will crop up. |
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Thread | Can't be too downhearted by that
at 17:57 13 Apr 2024
Decent performance, played on the front foot, lots of fight.
A win would have been huge, but a point when everyone else faltered is still inching us forward. |
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Thread | A lot of twists and turns to come!
at 08:08 13 Apr 2024
That Leicester defeat last night, coupled with minor wobbles for both Leeds and us in the last two games, shows that the pressure really is starting to bite.
A couple of weeks ago there was a very real chance of 3 teams getting 100 points plus, but now its unlikely that any of us will.
Just need to hold our nerve today and ensure we go into the break in the best position possible, and then just wait and see where we sit going into the last 3.
This is what being a supporter is all about though, going to games every week where there is so much riding on the result, obsessively watching all the other results to see what lands in our favour, and generally being invested in every kick of every match.
These are the days! |
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Thread | Joint top of the league with 4 games left
at 08:09 11 Apr 2024
Bloody hell.
No hiding from the frustration of the last 2 games, but what an amazing position to be in. Whatever happens from here this has been an amazing season from a group of players with levels of resilience and determination that we've not seen in an Ipswich shirt for years.
COYB! |
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Thread | Watford tonight exactly the sort of team and tactics we struggle against
at 23:04 10 Apr 2024
Strong and athletic team, well drilled, and not especially interested in taking the game to us other than a short spell in either half. And when a team of good players at this level decide to spoil the game its very, very, hard to open them up. That game had nil nil stamped on it from early in the second half - they didn't really ask too many questions of us, but equally made sure that we didn't really threaten them too much either. I thought it was telling that they just killed time with that corner at the end - a team with nothing to play for just keeping the ball in the corner for a draw, rather than try and nick the game.
We really should have taken one of our chances in the strong 15 minutes at the end of the first half - second half would have been a stroll if we had.
Its a missed opportunity for us, but not a disaster, and we still sit in second with 4 games to go.
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Thread | Our away tactics/performances
at 16:37 6 Apr 2024
As exciting as we generally are at home, we've played a pretty cagey game away from home all season, and coming out the right side of margins in games very similar to today has been our speciality.
So, whilst the performance today was clearly not good, the general pattern of the game shouldn't have been too surprising - ie not open at all, and few clear chances for either team.
Two huge home games coming up this week, and with a long break after those we can throw every last ounce of effort into them to ensure we get the points. [Post edited 6 Apr 16:39]
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Thread | Clarke is better than Tuanzebe
at 14:42 6 Apr 2024
I know this is one that divides opinion, but for me we look a much better team with Clarke on the pitch.
Tuanzebe is a definite downgrade going forward, and I'm unconvinced he's a better defender. |
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Thread | Scrappy game
at 14:32 6 Apr 2024
Very little quality from either team, lost to a goal that should be saved.
Ho hum. We go again on Wednesday.
We know we can and will play better, but they did a job on us today. |
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Thread | 30 years today since Kurt Cobain died
at 10:57 5 Apr 2024
6 music are doing loads of Nirvana related stuff today, for anyone interested.
30 years though, bloody hell that makes me feel old. |
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Thread | Could/Should have been a second red for them last night
at 09:33 2 Apr 2024
In added time, when Al Hamadi was cleaned out by the last man. Ref tried an advantage, then gave us the free kick and booked their player. Clear professional foul denying Al Hamadi a clear run on goal.
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Thread | Bloody hell
at 20:45 1 Apr 2024
Every time I think we've seen it all from this team, they go and do it again. They just refuse to lie down and be beaten
2-1 down at half time, Moore off, and clearly missing Burns. Al Hamadi really struggling to settle and make an impact.
Then we put on a second half performance like that. Once again McKenna's substitutes make a huge impact. Also think Al Hamadi was excellent second half too - much better movement and link play, and very unlucky with shot that hit the post.
Lastly, and easy to say after winning, but that ref was fooking dreadful. |
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Thread | Result predictions today?
at 08:45 29 Mar 2024
We're at the stage of the season now where we're all going to be watching the results of our rivals, in the hope they slip up and us take advantage. For all the 'one game at a time' mantras, and not worrying about other results all season, with 8 games to go it becomes harder not to worry about what other teams do.
So What do we reckon from today's fixtures?
Bristol City v Leicester
Southampton v Middlesborough
Blackburn v Us
Watford v Leeds
Finding it hard to see Leeds dropping points at Watford, but Bristol can be tricky opponents on their day, likewise Middlesborough. Also have the fact that an international break sometimes leads to teams not quite hitting their stride after the break.
I'll go for Leeds win, Leicester draw, Southampton win. We'll win too, obviously. |
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