 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 1-2 Southampton - Match Report at 17:49:40
We are disappointed tonight Some are naturally angry ( oh dear Wolves have just scored) But sadly despite feeling it was a winnable fixture look at the statistics particularly second half Ransdale only had back passes, no saves, Corners We had none. Physicality again too much for our “ boys” , and some played like that . Without having a midfield with dynamism ,and dangerous passing ability the front line will get nowhere in The Premier League. We do not have that. Delap cannot be the only threat but he has been all season . Who would blame him if he took his power and skill and footballing talent elsewhere next season. No further words from me about our goalkeeper today Others have spoken , but some doubt about the recruitment policy , now only of him but certain others. |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 0-6 Manchester City - Match Report at 20:32:10
The realism is that we played Manchester City, talented throughout and underlined by the fact that their nine year contract man barely got involved , and his goal another generous gift. We have endeavoured and been skilful in matches this season when we should have collected better results. But not today , despite giving our all in the first 25 minutes. Delap again showed glimpses of the attributes that so many praise him for but really had little support around him . Our midfield now lacks pace and precision with passes. I dare say had Delap been in City’s team today he would be going home with at least one match ball. Although losing by six goals we do have some capable defenders , O Shea has been the most pleasing . But the back four of five need midfield protection as much as the front line needs midfield injection. That’s the core of our problem in this League .The midfield . In that marvellous past of ours Sir Bobby had taken us to a wonderful FA Cup victory but he knew the key to greater success lay in strengthening this midfield and in came Thijsssen and Muhren . Yes the game has changed much but not the roles of the midfielders. Some say go out and buy another striker but without the ammunition from that engine room , those “ strikers” will be shooting duds, if they shoot at all. We all want success, we don’t want to slag off players , those who have made “ this journey “ to here but whether we stay up or go down , and let’s hope it’s McKenna still at the helm . Sentimentality must go ..sadly some of our favourites of the last 24 months will have to waved goodbye. But as for today we played a team full of individual brilliance and in our heads we knew we couldn’t compete throughout but more days will follow and we will be back . |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion - Match Report at 22:07:11
It is the Premier League, Brighton well established there and without really breaking sweat they claimed the points deservedly- although a couple of their team enjoyed writhing on the ground for no good reason.! A real downbeat evening after last nights results in our favour and in view of the prospect of the next two matches a result tonight for everyone players and supporters would have been immense. |
 | News Comment | McKenna: No News on Philogene at 18:52:14
How strange that a manager cannot be more specific about Philogene. His words though had a disappointment ring. But disappointed with who? It does seem that agents and certain journalists have much more importance in the game I can find no public announcement being made by Philogene himself But if he passed a medical and agreed terms surely at least Mark Ashton should advise why there is a delay. |
 | News Comment | Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report at 22:23:51
First half ITFc starstruck Second half a semblance of a comeback Delap had no support from midfield and when he scrapped for it but could not take on Arsenals superb centre backs. Rarely do I agree with Shearer but his advice of “ shoot” was one to sympathise with. Although in latter stages both Taylor and Broadhead look to be in serious contention for selection And if Burgess fithe must be recalled But seriously this was Arsenal years of skill and experience, however not as rampant as Liverpool |
 | News Comment | Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report at 22:23:28
First half ITFc starstruck Second half a semblance of a comeback Delap had no support from midfield and when he scrapped for it but could not take on Arsenals superb centre backs. Rarely do I agree with Shearer but his advice of “ shoot” was one to sympathise with. Although in latter stages both Taylor and Broadhead look to be in serious contention for selection And if Burgess fithe must be recalled But seriously this was Arsenal years of skill and experience, however not as rampant as Liverpool |
 | News Comment | Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report at 22:23:18
First half ITFc starstruck Second half a semblance of a comeback Delap had no support from midfield and when he scrapped for it but could not take on Arsenals superb centre backs. Rarely do I agree with Shearer but his advice of “ shoot” was one to sympathise with. Although in latter stages both Taylor and Broadhead look to be in serious contention for selection And if Burgess fithe must be recalled But seriously this was Arsenal years of skill and experience, however not as rampant as Liverpool |
 | News Comment | Arsenal 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report at 22:22:49
First half ITFc starstruck Second half a semblance of a comeback Delap had no support from midfield and when he scrapped for it but could not take on Arsenals superb centre backs. Rarely do I agree with Shearer but his advice of “ shoot” was one to sympathise with. Although in latter stages both Taylor and Broadhead look to be in serious contention for selection And if Burgess fithe must be recalled But seriously this was Arsenal years of skill and experience, however not as rampant as Liverpool |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 0-4 Newcastle United - Match Report at 17:48:31
Disjointed disappointed and in a disarray I do not fault the players commitment but quite simply today truly signified the difference between Premiership and Championship . The physicality most notably against Chaplin and Huthinson, Both such talented favourites in the Chanpionship but neither can combat on the half way line against rigorous powerful experienced guys. Morsy demands the ball and tries to inspire and made a fabulous first half defensive block, but now he goes not drive with supreme confidence from midfield going forward, sometimes his colleagues not in favourable positions but overall the star man is creaking a little Yes Liam Delaps silliness being booked last week totally decimated our purpose today , coupled with no adequate deputy . On today’s overall performance we have overstretched our capabilities. I am sure the coffers will open in January but who will we obtain and from where? Our recruitment team must have learned that power and pace has to take priority . Supporters have returned home tonight dejected but no more so than our manager A huge task now ahead of him particularly given our next two two fixtures. |
 | News Comment | McKenna: A Devastated Dressing Room at 19:31:54
Kieron is a very loyal man He was disappointed , the players were disappointed and yes the fans were disappointed. He has never made public his concerns about his players performances..the only adverse idea we as supporters have is in his team selections We have been severely his by Axels long tern defensive absence. Seven months ago we ( the fans) wanted a statue made of Kieron and “ knighthoods” for the players as illustrated eg by the scenes in Christchurch Park. Now there are knives out by some … In viewing the Premier League from afar as we have been for so long , have we as supporters truly identified the real distinction financially , physicality, pace , squad strength, stamina from Championship to Premier League. We were carried away over two fantastic seasons . Kieron can’t do everything , he has his staff to delegate to ..all the ins and outs we are not aware of , but who recommends player purchases, is it finally his decision or the money men. 15 games into this season with 12 players having been recruited at the start it is fair to argue that so few have made our team , our squad better. Delap has of course , but he still needs to be coached and to be better supported on the pitch But of the others , O Shea in bits and pieces has, Greaves suggested he might but now he won’t , can’t replace Burgess, Johnson is no better than Clarke H and Clarke J very sadly looks sort of place , and Smodzics tries but is a Championship Player and why did we not try more to extend Hdkakys contract than spend £10 million on Muric or realise that Walton deserves an poortunity. We all want our players to fit in and do well and we are patient , very patient indeed to criticise . But now even if we are on “ our journey “ , we don’t want that ride to be on a downward escalator. Sensible folk would not wish to be associated with Kieran’s removal , but sensible folk would hope that he can see that to “ survive” in this League beyond next May ,it will need his ruthless team selection from now and the January window that will test him like no other time in his short management career. It’s a tougher league than any of us imagined , that was proven today when as we tired Boutenemouths athleticism and staying power over the 90 plus minutes shone through. We really need those attributes . |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 1-2 AFC Bournemouth - Match Report at 16:48:14
The truth today Our best player Cameron Burgess Followed by Conor Chaplin and Jack Taylor From where League One …to be sorry for all three that behind them was unfortunately a Joke Keeper.. He must be replaced ..simple as that . Even before his error there is fear in supporters hearts that something fearful is about to happen The Premier League is fearful No easy games at all but where there is a chance no good to have a passenger between the sticks Kieron you must act now . |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 0-1 Crystal Palace - Match Report at 21:42:14
The disappointment continues But tonight somewhat different We had no shots We had no really decisive moments We threatened nowhere And without naming them out of historic respect we had players not good enough for the Premier League |
 | News Comment | Nottingham Forest 1-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report at 18:16:48
As hopeful as we all are to succeed the difference between Championship and Premier League made obvious today , when a not very brilliant Forest knew how to win and we didn’t . VAR has not been our friend , referees ( with exception surprisingly of Anthony Taylor ) have been poor , many are card happy and want to the centre of attention , but even admitting to that we cannot say they are reasons for own situation . A third of League season over and only one win and only nine points Those are scary statistics .. Yes other teams are struggling too which helps our survival chances , but our squad strength is sadly not of the requirement of the Premiership . We are not physically strong enough . Jack Clarke was outstanding at Sunderland , Szmodics was a goal machine at Blackburn , neither have made their real mark .Burns and Chaplin have not reproduced their Championship form , Delap and Hutchinson have youthfulness , talent but cannot be relied upon week after week. And their goalscoring chances are seldom created in number by others . I understand that Kieron wanted to give as many of the last seasons players Premiership opportunities , he is a loyal manager , that we applaud , but for remainder of season and during the January window such sentiment must come second place . Support is still supreme , we want to see the best players in England , and no we haven’t been hammered too often , but the next two matches are vitally important to get some momentum as we head toward the Christmas/ New Year programme that has few easy matches, if indeed there any . |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 1-1 Leicester City - Match Report at 18:09:30
By half time we were in the ascendancy playing nice foorball space being created and some skilful moments, Delaps turn8ng a man sensational , Chaplin looked like the man of last two seasons and Johnson for whom I had great doubts was looking the best relight back of the season, but alas no goals . Leicester have some intelligent footballers , their Argentinian in midfield very classy but we had not just matched them but out matched them at half time . So please a goal we need …came the half time prayer and what a goal , one that should have won us this hard fought tussle . Leif Davis positioning himself to connect Morsys cross( Alan Shearer May argue later he was offside !) And had Mr Robinson decided against swishing his yellow card ffor the second time at Phillips those so deserved three points should have been won . But he did and our patterns were destroyed but and unfortunately our skipper breaking out of defence found himself losing possession on the half way line and the Foxes hurried forward and despite the earlier defensive heroines heroics their one man advantage earned themselves an under serving point Today Johnson and O Shea played their best games, Morsy was brilliant until that fateful moment . It was a powerful passionate encounter and despite the enormous disappointment felt at Tim Robinson 99th minute final whistle the players should be immensely proud of todays performance in this hardest of hard leagues. |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton - Match Report at 18:41:56
After these opening matches if is evident there are no easy matches in the Premier League.The visitors speed, the physicality , the technique , the finishing one can admire from afar but not really close up at Portman Road. Yes we had posssesion in the last twenty five minutes but truly that was really attempting to score a consolation goal . Not until the 89th minute did Pickford have to make a save from Taylor’s shot. He is small and can be “ taken advantage of “ but Omari I thought tried, looked willing , never went missing, and in the first choice team must play out wide. Delap was shown that certain defenders will go the distance with him in the rugged parts of the game .but he was fed literally no really good passes. As clever as Jack Clarke was in the Championship he seems lightweight and unable to assert himself. Everton’s ability to move the ball forward at pace and create space are lessons to be learned . Too many times we stop in possession, particularly in midfield , the threats offered there are so far minimal . We have spent a lot of money in the summer on fees, salaries and agents, but the purchases lack Premier League experience . We can see that now , Kieran has the task of his life now in his short managerial role …for until January his squad is the squad, That so important first win will make us smile again |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa - Match Report at 17:46:31
The most important aspect today was the never say die attitude after the break. Maybe Villa had Munich in their minds but were still feeling at h-t Ipswich 2-1 down will be a victory. However the belief shone through as the match developed, and not only energy but also quality was there for longer than in matches this season . Leif Davis looked a real Premiership player def3ndingvand attacking Kalvin Phillips showed classy moments that made h8m an international player Jack Clarke realisied , yes I can play in this League And Liam Delaps value must have at least doubled since his transfer here. Of course against a high quality outfit which Villa are we will have stressful moments and they will produce panic as happened when the undeniably talented Greaves lashed a ball across his penalty area producing the equaliser . But these are still learn8ng matches and I am sure Kieran is evaluating his real first eleven Today we had domination on the left , whereas the right side was not at that level But nothing escapes our managers attention . Today most of us left the ground as if we had won that match . Soon we will |
 | News Comment | Ipswich Town 1-1 Fulham - Match Report at 17:37:39
Today very important as the measurement of teams out of the top six, and it was a proper Premier League match Fulham showed their experience , were clever and quick particularly Traore who has tested many full backs at this level. But we were intense in our play , pressing high, tackling well and as the game grew we became the team in the ascendancy . It was a match that had some notable individual performances , although it was a squad effort that helped gain the point. Delap was immense , Hutchinson improved during the game , Greaves solid, and Morsy yet again always available in midfield and at the end Jack Clarke in his 1930s shorts showed the class that we hope will be evident as the season progresses. And finally though he didn’t score Szmodics showed his running style and defensive moments to become another crowd favourite . Overall today we can all be proud |
 | News Comment | AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Ipswich Town (4-2 on pens) - Match Report at 22:55:55
Interesting that Grant was the only one talking to penalty takers Kieran took a back seat on that Last year we all “ loved” Taylor when he belted in two marvellous goals so why on earth did he take that penalty tonight in the way he did .and Omari well that was sad too. Delap and Burgess hit good old fashioned penalties , but truthfully that was Burgess’s only really good moment. Maybe he feels disenchanted Yes the players had not played together before but despite possession there was no oomph in the match , despite the value personally and collectively . After the First two defeats here was an evening to put some smiles on faces, but was it just only about “ doing some minutes on the grass” However, all might be forgotten if Saturdays outcome is positive, lots of work before then . Lastly , Overall Jack Clarke did look classy, playing at only about 50% of his natural pace and skill. |
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