Ordinary first half from both teams, but the atmosphere electric from both sets of supporters, so good to see Portman Road rocking again.
The second half was of far better fare with the players starting to step up to the plate. I need not go into more match detail as most Ipswich supporters within the area should have been at the game, but I will add my verdict on some of the performances.
All pre Hurst players, Gerken, Knudsen, Skuse (until injured) and even Spence played well, with Chambers outstanding.
Of the newbies, Walters and Pennington, outstanding, Edwards, exciting, great goal but would be better playing on the right?, or switch wings? Jackson has pace and could form a partnership with Walters as could Harrison. Chalobah did well in replacing Skuse. Nolan at the moment was not the playmaker that we so desire, while Graham was very poor, a very slow passenger in this game.

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Too many passes went astray at critical times. Plus crosses/corners were too high with attackers little chance of converting.
Walters was great as was Chambo and Pennington. Hope Huws and Bish are back soon as PHs recent recruits look below par.
Cant understand why Rowe wasn't given a run as Graham well short of match fitness and ward offers no threat. Hope he plays well for U23s as do others to add more competition for places.

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Pennington should be nicknamed 'Dyson' because he was hoovering up everyting that came his way. He also supplied a long pass which nearly saw another town goal. Very happy with this signing.

Nolan was ok, Walters very good and Jackson looked more of a threat than Harrison has so far this season.

Sadly, Graham was below par for whats required at a championship game, nevermind a derby. Chambers lead well.

Thought the first half was poor, but that 20 minutes or so of the 2nd half was a blinder. The North Stand was pumping. Shame we couldnt net another which would have killed it off. I hoped to see Tayo in action but maybe PH thought this wasnt the enviroment given his red earlier this season.

PH was very brave to replace Bart. I had my head in my hands when I saw he was dropped. But Gerken did well.

Edwards I thought was our target man - balls flew into him, and 2 or 3 Canaries would soon surround him. He did really well, took his chance. I've no issue with him running with that ball, I love it. He takes players on, full throttle. Yes, once or twice a ball could have been passed but to be honest I'd rather see someone take on defenders and get under thier skin making 10 runs, 7 of which would be successful and 3 not.

Well played town.

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Flapper Berts.
Give GERKS a chance

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The worst Naaarich team and we can't beat the scum.

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