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Maybe Manning can go on a run similar to the one Ipswich have been on until recently? Automatic spot anyone?

That’s 3 wins against teams around us competing for a play off spot. Birmingham & Millwall up next but can Maint ball deal with slightly different types of challenges We have gone under the radar so far this season but I fear Sky and other channels may start paying a few more visits to our games over the next few months??? Finally, will the board recognise this as an opportunity to bolster the squad in January and give us an injection of added quality/cover?

I would

Looks so comfortable at this level, I can see him getting a move to a big club in the next 18 months if he continues like this Semenyo on the other hand plays exactly as he did at City, in fits & starts

Natural leader and leads by example, always gives 100% and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him being given the role permanently next season

There was a certain club 5-6 years ago who we’re competing for top spot in this division with Wolves and played a few days before Xmas against them and lost, it all went pear shaped and ended up finishing 8th I wonder if Mr Ashton has learnt any lessons from then and his disastrous transfer dealings???

It’s all falling apart for Ipswich and the only way is down

Based on the multiple times I have seen Ayman play I don’t get the expectation that he would command a place in the first team He’s had a nightmare time with injuries and the lad has talent but when he last played for the first team he was physically lacking I sincerely hope he makes a full recovery and gets back to playing but he’s yet to prove himself capable at this level

With reference to blocking passing lines, when Atkinson is back and fit, his passing and surges forward will bring a new dimension and open up options when we are building play as well as having both Dickie & Atkinson as threats at set pieces. I think Vyner is a decent defender but Atkinson trumps him in what he brings to the team both defensively and going forward

In Hull’s last game v Boro they looked vulnerable at the back and they got away with it that night but not this time with us. A dangerous attacking team that play good football but you always have a chance against them

And get McCrorie, Atkinson & Naismith back into the squad A couple of attacking signings and all of a sudden things look far more rosy

I fancy us to beat them also. Time for us to go on a festive winning streak Get Atkinson, Mcrorie, Wells & Naismith back fit and a couple of new faces and watch us rocket up the table

33% possession & their 18 shots Sometimes it’s not all about the stats & data!!

Marking non existent, strolled into space, no one within 5 yards and slots in

Our final ball is abysmal, decision making in the final 3rd is poor We are winning the ball back in good areas but not making the most of opportunities Just stopped and now Sunderland game

Manning would have been given a brief and target to achieve, he would also have been advised as to the budget available in each window I’m not expecting any significant improvement until February at which point I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t go on a decent run and finish the season strongly The summer will see 3-4 incomings and the same leaving 2024/25 season will be the season where I think Manning will show his value and we will finally have a front foot attacking team that will make an impact

Is Manning losing the good will of the supporters if he loses three on the bounce?

Could go 7th with a win tomorrow

Got to admit, it’s a very good performance so far. Just lacking that finish but you would be hard pressed to work out who was 4th and who was 12th based on this match I like how well we are pressing and defensively we look fairly solid Very fluid in midfield with lots of movement and passing angles and options

I think Manning is a new breed of coach that the club felt we needed. NP in all honesty was a man for the moment to install some structure & discipline and transition us from what was a car crash of a situation for the club which became exasperated by covid and a significant financial burden Manning spoke very well and his awareness of the game constantly moving and changing and being at the forefront of adapting to this probably fits with the clubs vision going forward We as supporters need to be patient, I’m convinced we will bring in players in January either loans or permanent or both. We have gaps in the squad that need plugging as well as future proofing for players that may not be here after the summer I enjoyed NP as an old fashioned type manager but the time was right and we are well positioned in the league to kick on As JL said, we need luck and players available to give us a chance of achieving a top 6 finish - Let’s see what develops over the next 5-6 months

Totally unreasonable to critique at this stage of the season , take a look back at the end of the season and post again. I dare say views will be very different on some if not all

He’s definitely no Joey Barton

We can’t complain too much 3 goals in a 5 goal thriller so far Manning ball is more entertaining than Pearson ball

Yep, the day he waved goodbye to the Atyeo and out of AG Absolute garbage player

I am definitely warming to her