98 thoughts on “Ipswich need to be Suffolkated

  1. Excellent write up ATM, can see another three points tomorrow to keep the pressure right on there… Ipswich won’t roll over though, so we need to keep at them..

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  2. thanks Andy. It’s typical that Ipswich suddenly find their mojo before facing us but the truth is that every team see’s us as a cup final. It’s up to the lads to just keep taking every game as it comes and not get complacent about things. This month has the potential to be a good one for points haul, and I do feel we will get stronger as time goes on. A few players still haven’t really got going yet like Diame, Perez and Mitro and Rafa will need to decide if he wants to keep faith or go with others. We know that Perez has stacks of ability so he should come good . The bigger question is Mitro who hasn’t really had the game time I would of thought he’d get and I really don’t think Rafa trust him tbh. Diame has had plenty of chances to shine but thus far is somewhat underwhelming for me, likewise Sels has struggled and I think Darlow has the spot to loose now.

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  3. As you mentioned, Andy, Ipswich have been awful going forward, but they will be difficult to break down. This could be the type of game where a creative No. 10 would have come in handy, to help unlock a deep-sitting team.

    A lot of people on here have been calling for a lineup featuring Gayle and Mitrovic, and I wouldn’t be opposed to seeing it tomorrow. Rafa’s been sticking with Diame, but he stuck with Sels for a while, too, and eventually changed his mind. With Ipswich’s lack of firepower and the likelihood of them sitting deep, we may not need that third midfielder to control the middle of the park.

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  4. I reckon Rafa will stick with the same team as in midweek, including Diame, Rafa is giving him the chance to play himself into some form. Gayle has the lone striker spot, and Rafa won’t change his tactics so that sees Mitro on the bench…

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  5. Yeah, I certainly wouldn’t bet against Diame being in the starting lineup.

    I really want Mitrovic to start doing well, though. I don’t know if it’s because of the fee we paid for him, or because of some similarities with Carroll the last time we went down, or just because it seems like he SHOULD be able to dominate at this level, but it burns me up that he’s not playing and scoring, in a way that it doesn’t bother me as much about a player like Perez.

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  6. Charlie Prince:
    Yeah, I certainly wouldn’t bet against Diame being in the starting lineup.

    I really want Mitrovic to start doing well, though. I don’t know if it’s because of the fee we paid for him, or because of some similarities with Carroll the last time we went down, or just because it seems like he SHOULD be able to dominate at this level, but it burns me up that he’s not playing and scoring, in a way that it doesn’t bother me as much about a player like Perez.

    Totally agree Charlie, I think it’s because we can see the passion he has for the club. We so want him to do well.

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  7. What about Murphy? He was their best striker so maybe that accounts for their lack of goals and he may want to do well against them.

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  8. Eric Sykes:
    What about Murphy? He was their best striker so maybe that accounts for their lack of goals and he may want to do well against them.

    He’s not fit yet mate,Rafa will not go two up front so guess Mitro sitting on the bench again

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  9. It’s hard on Mitro not getting much playing time but it’s a long season so he should still have lots of time to impress. I’m a bit concerned about Murphy though. Lots of little injury niggles is it? I would like to see what we can do with him in the lineup as well. Good article again Andy mate! Well done!

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  10. Cheers guys!

    I’d like to see Diame rested but feel as long as we’re winning Rafa will keep playing him. It’s a shame as a mitro/gayle combo is something I’d like to see.

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  11. It’s a question of who plays where though isn’t it? Mitro off Gayle or the other way round. Both want to be the No 9 and lead the line. It seemed significant to me that our best performance had Mitro up top with Perez off – 6-0.

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  12. Cant score but dont concede .. sure i read somewhere ipswich have conceded least goals in championship this season.. happy to be coreected tho’.

    Close game seems likely as others have said but we should (must ?) prevail.

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  13. Another good result for us last night. A win today puts us 8 points clear of Birmingham which will be a lot to make up. Huddersfield also have a tricky game too. I reckon we will have a good idea who’s going to last the pace and who isn’t over the next month. Our fixtures are kinder too. 😀

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  14. Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Karl Darlow; DeAndre Yedlin, Jamaal Lascelles (c), Ciaran Clark, Paul Dummett; Jack Colback, Jonjo Shelvey; Matt Ritchie, Ayoze Perez, Yoan Gouffran; Dwight Gayle

    Substitutes: Matz Sels, Vurnon Anita, Chancel Mbemba, Isaac Hayden, Christian Atsu, Mo Diame, Aleksandar Mitrovic

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  15. I think Sissoko is going to have a few detractors at Spurs if he picks up a ban. Already dropped to the bench and that is with Kane not available. Best 30 mil we ever made 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  16. Is there any plan for a match thread? Too much to ask? Looking forward to another good win today. 4-1 ?

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  17. DT: This IS a match thread/preview. Premandup just added the teams so it is just like when Toonsy or Sham did it before.

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  18. Eric Sykes:
    DT: This IS a match thread/preview. Premandup just added the teams so it is just like when Toonsy or Sham did it before.

    Thanks Eric…

    Anybody know of any
    links for this one? Or is it going to radio again?

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  19. Hiya Kim,

    Thanks for that, but it seems to be showing earlier stages of the game rather than a live stream.

    Anybody else have luck in Periscope or Facebook? Links, por favor!

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  20. Well 1-0 at half time… ***** ref, should’ve been 2-0.. let’s hope for a few more goals in second half

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  21. Well it should be 2.0 really but for that ref, truth is should be more chances we’ve had.
    Lets hope Mick doesn’t instil some fight into them for second half .
    Hope someone shows the ref his blunder for the pen

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  22. That free kick we got towards the end of the second half was cause the lino flagged not from the ref. He misses a stone wall pen and a hand ball too. Numpty

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  23. kimtoon:
    FA seriously need to address the level of refereeing at this level, too many poor refs.

    I said before the season started that a lot of would be spoiled by 3rd rate refs in the ccc

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  24. first half just two goals in championship and both scored by Toon players.
    Arma for Barnsley and
    Perez

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  25. Only got the radio feed but it didn’t sound like this game was ever in doubt. How many clean sheets now?

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  26. Top 4 is still tight but we are beginning to string a lot of wins together. Need to pull away and then I will start cheering for Hughton and Brighton.

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  27. Eric Sykes:
    DT: I was watching the Boro game and they were very unlucky 1st half.

    Yeah Eric I had it on too… the Boro came close a few times Chech kept **** in the match

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  28. Great to see Perez back amongst it. A brace will do his confidence the world of goos.
    And on we go…….

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  29. 30 goals for already with only 11 allowed. It’s looking very decent indeed. Preston next in the cup. Keep it up lads!

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  30. I like the way Rafa says he shouldn’t be compared with Sir Bobby. I would say it will take time but eventually he’ll be right up there. Here’s to great things ahead!

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