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Discussion in 'Ipswich Town' started by Southcoastoldgaffer, Mar 13, 2023.

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  1. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

    YorkieLancsHampyLondoner Well-Known Member

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    We have the toughest run in on paper but we’re also the best football team with the best players.
     
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    YorkieLancsHampyLondoner, Mar 27, 2023
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  2. Southcoastoldgaffer

    Southcoastoldgaffer Well-Known Member

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    The best fans, especially away support which counts a lot, the best manager, the best goalie, if not the best pitch!
     
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  3. Nuggets

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    It feels weird to state that we are the best football team in League One, but I think I agree. The hope is that we've already had our blip (at the start of 2023) and the momentum is fully behind us. We certainly have the best players and arguably the best manager in the division. A particular strength is our defensive solidity, demonstrated by another club clean sheet record broken by a McKenna team. We're also better set up to prise open tough defences, as seen over the last several matches. Those play off competing sides we visit should have something to play for, so we'll benefit as they'll surely look to attack and play football.

    My hesitation is mostly through ... well, it's Ipswich, isn't it? We have a knack of making things harder for ourselves and we haven't had a credible promotion attempt for nearly a decade. There's always the fear of 'when are we going to bottle this?' Possibly unfair, because this Ipswich Town team is unlike any in recent years and we're a long way removed from the austerity of the Marcus Evans years. Not forgetting that this is a tough league. Plymouth, Sheffield Wednesday, and Barnsley are all good teams (and we haven't beaten any of them this season ... with one more match against Barnsley to go).
     
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    Nuggets, Mar 27, 2023
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  4. Bigalreigned

    Bigalreigned Well-Known Member

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    Great summary Nuggets,as you say we just know it won't be an easy ride!
     
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  5. Southcoastoldgaffer

    Southcoastoldgaffer Well-Known Member

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    But we are all enjoying the ride, for first time for years!
     
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    Southcoastoldgaffer, Mar 27, 2023
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    The concern for me is we have been on a hell of a run yet its still not in out hands. Plymouth and Sheff Weds have been relentless.

    I'd love it and how unlike Ipswich would it be if we crept in there on the last day of the season.

    Key for me is keeping Luongo fit and keeping the team relatively unchanged, we have a really good balance to the team at the moment.
     
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    itfcptc, Mar 27, 2023
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  7. Southcoastoldgaffer

    Southcoastoldgaffer Well-Known Member

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    Wendies run is now wobbling, dropping points, and losing to bottom club in league! All 4 top teams in wirh a good shout. Ipswich have many aces and strength and revitalised club to take the good fight to the last day!
     
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    Southcoastoldgaffer, Mar 28, 2023
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  8. Spanish

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    As people say, we have the hardest run in out of the top 4 BUT i would fancy our chances more against a decent footballing side, than lots of games against teams like Accrington, who are fighting for their lives, as Forest green showed the other day.
    I honestly think we will make the top 2, we will beat Derby and continue our great run!!
     
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    I fancy Exeter to get at least a draw tonight!!
     
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    That and Burns/Broadhead to keep clear of injuries would be a good night!
     
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  11. Spanish

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    Most definitely Bigal!!
     
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  12. stretchyboy

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    Exeter have 9 games left, and play the top 7. Hopefully they get a few wins before they play us on the penultimate game
     
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  13. Spanish

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    Right. KEEP IT SHUT GAFFER!!!!
     
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    Spanish, Mar 28, 2023
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    Broadhead's on for Wales and showing up well.
     
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    Anyone know how Barnsley are doing?<whistle>
     
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    Bloody brilliant result!!
     
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  17. Redruth

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    Stop it !!!!!
     
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  18. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

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    We should not play more often!
     
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  19. Spanish

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    In effect we are 4 points clear of Barnsley now!!
     
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    They are still playing!
     
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