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Comment | Coleman: We Didn't Deserve to Lose
at 11:48:55
Coleman's just quoting a load of excuses straight out of the "Beaten Manager's Handbook".
They were outplayed, outmuscled and totally outgunned... if he didn't spout a complete pile of tosh, he wouldn't have had anything to say!
Another 3 points and back where we belong... Top of The League!
Bumble told it as it was... we can look like a Premier League team in this division at times, when everything clicks and our interplay matches our drive and ambition to win.
COYB |
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Comment | Camara Signing Confirmed
at 20:01:42
Glad to see some more new, capable faces being brought into the fold.
Ahadme looks to be a good acquisition, especially at this level and being so young, has plenty of seasons to improve and become an integral part of the team going forward.
Camara looks like a decent signing too. Just hope he can focus on improving the squad we already have, click with his new team mates and develop his own game even further. Nothing negative to say about our new midfielder.
Puns intended!
COYB |
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Comment | Ipswich Town 6-0 Northampton Town - Highlights
at 20:10:26
Nice for a few of the lads who haven't started many league games to get an easy run in a cup game.
Won't hurt their match sharpness if we need to call on them in the upcoming league games.
Shame about the little injury niggles and knocks picked up by Chappers and Aluko but we now have a squad capable of riding that out for a few games.
Oh, and 6 - 0 wasn't a bad result either.
Onwards and upwards...
COYB |
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Comment | Sheeran Leaks Town Third Kit
at 16:32:02
I'm not usually one to go gaga over a new kit, especially a third strip, but this one looks really good!
Black is a strong (lack of) colour and this looks quite classy to me.
Sure, it's a marketing "wring more cash out of the fans" ploy but at least it's a nice shirt.
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Comment | Police to Speak to Burton About Walton Missile Incident
at 15:56:52
I'm an Ipswich Town fan first and foremost but I'm also a football fan!
I can honestly say, I've NEVER been tempted to throw anything on to the pitch during any game I've watched... and I've watched a few in my lifetime.
What must have to be going through a numbskull's mind to think that's a good idea or in any way acceptable?
Modern technology, being what it is these days, should help to identify anyone conducting themselves in a poor manner and should be used in any legal proceedings against such idiots to rid the game of thuggish fools.
I'd report anyone I saw doing something of this ilk to the nearest steward or club representative, even a fellow Town fan, if it meant we were all free to enjoy our club and our game without having to suffer this stupidity.
Come on Burton, get to the bottom of this criminal act and ban the thug for life!
COYB |
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Comment | Bonne's QPR Future in Question
at 15:32:49
Other strikers may be a better option IMHO.
Whilst he did well when he first came in on loan, his goals tailed off towards to the end of last season, so consistency may be a problem over a whole campaign.
KMcK & Ashton will have identified other potential targets so let's see what happens. I trust them, now the club has a clear vision and decent backing, to go in for the right people who will complete the jigsaw for this great club of ours.
The process is really starting to bear some fruit now and the acquisition of players seems to be going well. With everyone on the same page, pulling in the same direction and hungry for success, I have a good feeling about this league season and our ability to get back to The Championship by whatever means.
COYB |
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Comment | Burton Albion 0-1 Ipswich Town - Highlights
at 11:55:39
It seems we now have the right players in the right positions, playing in a style which suits them, which enables us to overcome opposition teams who have large portions of the game in possession and show intent. Even though it looked like we were under the cosh from Burton pressure on more than one occasion, we now have the players and the ability to turn a game and a result in our favour at any moment.
We haven't had that in a long time.
Dodgy back passes always set my teeth on edge but Walton seemed to be alive to the danger and made some good saves and narrowed the angles effectively.
Yes, we rode our luck a bit, but every team needs that bit of luck over the course of a full season to tip the balance in their favour and I'm hoping, finally, that this may just be the case for us this time around.
Early doors I know but, so far, all bodes well.
COYB
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Comment | Keogh Signing Confirmed
at 14:22:01
A lot of mixed views on this, understandably.
I think we all know a GOOD striker would be a very welcome addition to the squad to help us fire up the promotion campaign but, the experience of someone like Richard Keogh in the dressing room or on the pitch when needed, may prove to be just as invaluable.
He's not the ideal age at 36 but I really feel he'll be a good acquisition and another strong voice to encourage and teach the younger lads in the team.
Let's not be too quick to judge even before he's kicked a ball in anger for the blues.
Best of luck Richard and I hope you prove to be a very worthwhile signing and a real asset to the club.
COYB |
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Comment | McKenna: Disappointing Night
at 10:26:23
This gets more and more boring and predictable year after year.
Shock news... Town exit cup to lower league minnows.
When will this ever end? |
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Comment | Plymouth Trip Moves For Sky
at 14:26:19
Should be an exciting game and one we ought to win this time around. Plymouth rode their luck in this fixture last season against us.
We went to that Plymouth away game last season and the parking was worse than dreadful.
Got there with more than 3 hours to spare before kick-off and still couldn't find an empty bay that wasn't already roped off or not open for use. Plenty of bays ought to have been available but someone, in their wisdom, thought they'd mess with the system. Ended up parking on a bit of disused grass verge close by the stadium, well away from yellow lines, no No Parking signage, not blocking any access or causing any danger to pedestrians or other drivers... and got a ticket from Plymouth Parking Enforcement.
I suspect Plymouth Council make a tidy sum from unsuspecting match goers, especially away fans, come home match days.
So, take this as a warning if you're driving to this game... be careful where you leave your car if you don't want to be charged through the nose by an unscrupulous traffic warden and Plymouth City Council!
COYB |
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Comment | Town Close to Signing Veteran Defender Keogh
at 12:32:51
His age is not ideal but his experience is valuable.
As a player capable of covering suspensions and injuries, in this league, he'll be a decent back-up option when called upon.
Also, I suspect, given the fact that he's skippered in The Championship, he'll be a motivating voice in the changing room and on the pitch, should it be necessary to play him.
He won't be straining the wage budget either, so all in all, a decent move for us at this stage of our team development. |
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Comment | Jackson: A Big Moment For Me
at 12:36:32
I was certainly one of those who thought, when his arrival and continued stay at the club wasn't yielding any noticeable benefit, that this lad was an overpriced, undertalented white elephant and should be shipped off as quick as possible. I'd have paid his bus fare myself!
For me, the jury is still out on whether he'll make a success of his time at Ipswich but I can't fault his determination or his drive to want to improve.
I really do wish him all the best in his efforts because if he succeeds, we all reap the rewards.
Get out there and show us what you can really do, keep getting involved, keep banging the ball into the back of the net and setting up chances for others and we'll all love you forever!
COYB |
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Comment | U18s Win SuperCupNI Final
at 00:40:03
Watched the whole game on BBC iPlayer and really enjoyed watching a young Town team with drive, ambition and plenty of ability play some lovely football.
Yes, there were times when the ball was given away cheaply but the lads worked and fought hard to win it back and created plenty of goal scoring opportunities along the way.
Nico Valentine was a class act, deft, pacey, direct and had a real impact on the game... and a good goal too. Lots to like about that young man and I expect to see him in the first team squad before too long.
All the lads deserve a big pat on the back and all the plaudits that come their way over the next few days. Very well done boys!
Now, let the first team follow that with a win in the opener against Bolton and I'll be one very happy bunny!
COYB |
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Comment | Evatt Expecting a Really High Quality Game
at 13:52:25
Could be quite a cagey opener against opposition with ambitions for promotion themselves.
Oladapo Afolayan had a good game against us last season so, if he plays, we need to keep him quiet.
On balance, especially as we're at home, I think we should squeak a win but it would be an ok result if we happen to draw. There's many more games with great opportunities to bag 3 points, so a point tomorrow is not the end of the world.
COYB |
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Comment | Ipswich Town 3-1 Southend United - Match Report
at 13:56:09
Not much footage to go on to make sweeping statements one way or the other... it is what it is, a pre-season, easy warm up game against inferior opposition to give a lot of the lads a run out. Simple as that.
John Jules goal was well taken on the volley, Greg Leigh's was slid in on a plate and Ladapo's header was deftly guided in after a great dinked cross from Burns.
Team playing at 65 - 75% of what we can expect come the opener against Bolton... we owe them one and I'm sure all the lads will be up for it come Saturday.
A couple of games in earnest and we should see the sharpness improve significantly.
This ought to be the season we get back up to The Championship so keep the faith, be patient, trust that everyone at the club now pulls in the same direction and watch the results. It'll pay dividends, I'm sure.
Excited for Saturday?
Not 'alf!
COYB |
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Comment | Ipswich Town 4-0 Charlton Athletic - Match Report
at 17:59:01
Christ on a bike!
Monkey_Blue is one opinionated, argumentative, self-important, self-centric, jumped-up, preachy, needy, sad, sorry little individual.
Being contrary is his trademark. Calling out folks who don't agree with his take on any given subject shows that his posts are purely designed to annoy, anger and stir up the true ITFC fans here who enjoy a dedicated site where we can catch up and keep up to date with news and reports of our beloved club.
I find most of his posts and poorly-written, back-biting commentary detrimental to the enjoyment of TWTD website.
I'm 100% sure that no-one here supports drunk drivers... to brand anyone who disagrees with him as advocates of drink driving is quite simply personal abuse and should not be tolerated.
Whilst freedom of speech is a right that most fair-minded people should be able to enjoy for the right reasons, it is apparent that Monkey_Blue is a hateful, spiteful little TROLL, whose blatherings and mindless rhetoric serve only to bolster his own self-image and stir the pot for others. I find it very sad that people like him still exist and feed on the upset he causes due to his ability to spout his drivel on this platform.
I openly ask the moderators of this site... is a person of his character and disposition any sort of asset to this fan forum or is he merely, as I suspect is felt by the VAST majority of users here, simply a huge, unwarranted, pain in the proverbial?
The prosecution rests!
Anyway...
On this, the last day of another season which, for the most part, has been underwhelming and hasn't seen us promoted as we had hoped at the start of August, we have at least seen our club gain an impressive 4 - 0 home victory over Charlton to round off the campaign.
With KMcK now free to concentrate on the ins & outs of a full pre-season transfer window, allied to the continued backing and support of the ownership, next season should see us become real contenders for promotion to The Championship, although as always, there are no guarantees in this game.
It will be interesting to watch over the summer months what rumours start flying around and what business McKenna can accomplish before the 2022/23 term kicks off.
I am always optimistic about our chances in every pre-season but this time around it feels even more palpable and more reasonable to expect good acquisitions and an overall improvement in our fortunes going forward, given that the club now appears to be run with a clearer structure on a much more professional footing.
Personally, I'd like to see us make Celina's loan move a permanent deal, tie Wes Burns down to an improved, longer term contract and grab Cole Stockton from Morecambe (maybe a difficult ask). Other than that, I'd like to see a proven left-back and a 20+ goals-a-season striker or two brought in to provide some serious firepower up front, but then, who wouldn't?
Onwards and most hopefully upwards.
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Comment | McKenna: New Experience For the Players to Be as Dominant as We Are
at 18:20:09
With our current owners and with the way things have improved since KMcK took over from Paul Cook, I feel we can be forgiven for thinking we ought to grab an automatic promotion spot next term.
Given that there's scope in the closed season for additions and/or improvements to our on-field personnel, allied to the fact that we now have a bit of financial clout behind us, I suspect the aim for next season will be to go up as champions but with a contingency of reaching the play-offs as a minimum.
I like the way we now get a calm, well thought out assessment from our manager with a clear direction the club want to go in.
Next season should be a fun, positive experience for us all... about time too!
COYB
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Comment | Town Appoint New Head of Recruitment
at 12:45:04
Our previous managers had to work within what amounted to a negative budget whilst toeing the company line set by Evans... that's why we never got any real sense from them.
Under this owner/management, there's a much stronger feeling that we're seeing a new era of transparency and honesty from the powers that be... with some cash to splash, a clear goal in mind and real targets being set, not that 5-year bulldust spouted by Evans
The club now feels different in every aspect... thank god!
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