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Impressively in 5th spot with 18 points from 9 games and a good performance and five goals against Sunderland this evening. They have won 6 and lost three so far. However, 5 of their victories were against the current bottom 5 and the 6th a 3-4 win at mid table Millwall. Flattering to deceive? We will see on Saturday at a ground we have a pretty poor record at, having gained a hard fought draw at their East Anglian rivals last weekend we should be able to get at least a point this weekend. They are due a draw.

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It was a good night, the only downside was a lack of attendance.   Many vowed to stay away after the crap from last season although many may be regretting their decision.   Some were adamant they would not attend another home game when it got to a certain point and until McCarthy resigned / was removed from position.   Fair enough I respect their decision, it was horrendous for a time, but no-one could have seen the improvement we have made since the summer.

We were somewhat unfortunate to see defeat at Leeds at the weekend, the goalkeeper made an uncharacteristic error and with a better defence, we would have left with something.   In a false position if ever there was one, their loss at Cardiff tonight shows them up for what they are.  Would be very surprised to see them in the premier league again by August.

I expect your visit on Saturday may be similar to last time out, we should win although by a marrow margin.   Possibly another late goal that will see us progress further and there is some belief at last we can challenge again this season after almost hitting rock bottom a few short months ago.   I had a look on this site earlier and consensus was Bolton played poorly tonight and it was something of a scrappy game, ironically we did similar a week or two back when beating the same opposition.

Not going to plan too far ahead but tonight was a very good display from most of the players and if they can duplicate what just occurred, then against your team this weekend we will have a good chance of victory.          

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6 minutes ago, Southend Blue said:

It was a good night, the only downside was a lack of attendance.   Many vowed to stay away after the crap from last season although many may be regretting their decision.   Some were adamant they would not attend another home game when it got to a certain point and until McCarthy resigned / was removed from position.   Fair enough I respect their decision, it was horrendous for a time, but no-one could have seen the improvement we have made since the summer.

We were somewhat unfortunate to see defeat at Leeds at the weekend, the goalkeeper made an uncharacteristic error and with a better defence, we would have left with something.   In a false position if ever there was one, their loss at Cardiff tonight shows them up for what they are.  Would be very surprised to see them in the premier league again by August.

I expect your visit on Saturday may be similar to last time out, we should win although by a marrow margin.   Possibly another late goal that will see us progress further and there is some belief at last we can challenge again this season after almost hitting rock bottom a few short months ago.   I had a look on this site earlier and consensus was Bolton played poorly tonight and it was something of a scrappy game, ironically we did similar a week or two back when beating the same opposition.

Not going to plan too far ahead but tonight was a very good display from most of the players and if they can duplicate what just occurred, then against your team this weekend we will have a good chance of victory.          

Funny, opinions in football.

Have a friend who is a die hard Tractor Boy and thinks you've been lucky in almost every game apart from last night where you battered a woeful looking Sunderland side

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9 minutes ago, EmersonsRed said:

Funny, opinions in football.

Have a friend who is a die hard Tractor Boy and thinks you've been lucky in almost every game apart from last night where you battered a woeful looking Sunderland side

This.

Ipswich have been clinical without creating loads of chances for the most part this season.

It will not last, either they will suddenly become an extremely expansive side, creating chance after chance, while their finishing of chances drops to a normal rate resulting in similar form to already.

Or, their finishing will become less clinical, without tonnes more chances and the results will take a turn for the worse.

 

 

3 defeats in their last 5, no reason we can't go for a win, though I suspect it will be a draw.

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No he's not wrong, there has been a level of fortune this season but the indisputable truth is we've made a real turnaround since the summer.    Fair enough we're not a plateau with the Holland team of the 1970's right now, but instead of absolute mediocrity last season we have shown a greater determination and more willingness to have a go.    I admit, we've picked up points against some poor teams already this season, but other than any amount of luck that has come our way we've shown a tendency to battle that was strongly missing from before.  

I don't know what the answer is, many of our supporters are bemused by the new approach.   Put it down to new additions in the summer or new team ethics, but luck aside, we're simply not the pushovers from before.     Are we promotion material ?  Not really.      Have we improved or can give any team a game in this division right now ?   When all players are playing to their potential and with the right attitude, by all means Yes

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1 hour ago, Southend Blue said:

No he's not wrong, there has been a level of fortune this season but the indisputable truth is we've made a real turnaround since the summer.    Fair enough we're not a plateau with the Holland team of the 1970's right now, but instead of absolute mediocrity last season we have shown a greater determination and more willingness to have a go.    I admit, we've picked up points against some poor teams already this season, but other than any amount of luck that has come our way we've shown a tendency to battle that was strongly missing from before.  

I don't know what the answer is, many of our supporters are bemused by the new approach.   Put it down to new additions in the summer or new team ethics, but luck aside, we're simply not the pushovers from before.     Are we promotion material ?  Not really.      Have we improved or can give any team a game in this division right now ?   When all players are playing to their potential and with the right attitude, by all means Yes

You are reminding me of what we were like at this exact same stage last season.

I see above you tip yourselves to win? If I'm honest I had you down as relegation favourites at the start of the season and despite your current position I would still consider you to be in danger.

I've just had a quick look at your results for this season and I cant believe that when you compare ours and yours you fancy yourselves to win? Sorry mate but I think were gonna smash your hopes and dreams to pieces at the weekend.

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Don't get me wrong, enjoy where you are for now but just remain realistic and consider your in a pretty false position right now.

One thing I guarantee you is you haven't played a team like us yet this season and it will be interesting to see how you handle playing against better opposition than you have done so far.

If you get a result against us then I will start to take you seriously.

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4 hours ago, Up The City! said:

You are reminding me of what we were like at this exact same stage last season.

I see above you tip yourselves to win? If I'm honest I had you down as relegation favourites at the start of the season and despite your current position I would still consider you to be in danger.

I've just had a quick look at your results for this season and I cant believe that when you compare ours and yours you fancy yourselves to win? Sorry mate but I think were gonna smash your hopes and dreams to pieces at the weekend.

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Don't get me wrong, enjoy where you are for now but just remain realistic and consider your in a pretty false position right now.

One thing I guarantee you is you haven't played a team like us yet this season and it will be interesting to see how you handle playing against better opposition than you have done so far.

If you get a result against us then I will start to take you seriously.

You've only gone and done a Barnsley-Tyke. FFS! We're going to get battered now :grr:

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4 hours ago, Up The City! said:

You are reminding me of what we were like at this exact same stage last season.

I see above you tip yourselves to win? If I'm honest I had you down as relegation favourites at the start of the season and despite your current position I would still consider you to be in danger.

I've just had a quick look at your results for this season and I cant believe that when you compare ours and yours you fancy yourselves to win? Sorry mate but I think were gonna smash your hopes and dreams to pieces at the weekend.

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Don't get me wrong, enjoy where you are for now but just remain realistic and consider your in a pretty false position right now.

One thing I guarantee you is you haven't played a team like us yet this season and it will be interesting to see how you handle playing against better opposition than you have done so far.

If you get a result against us then I will start to take you seriously.

we are doing great so far this season but you are making us sound like world beaters. yes Ipswich are beatable but so are we. 

you mention there result against palace but don't forget we are the only side to lose to Brum.

I hope for another 3 points and think we can achieve that but let's not expect to get it and get carried away

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I'd be happy with a point Saturday. I am not sure Ipswich can sustain a challenge all season but they are a decent side. Last season it seemed like Mick McCarthy had been there a bit too long and gone a little  stale but he is nonetheless a good, experienced manager. I would be happy to keep the unbeaten run going and get a point and I reckon a draw is the most likely outcome...

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For me, a draw would be one heck of a result. Let’s not get too carried away with ourselves and expect us to beat every team we face. We should fear no one but we have a terrible record at Ipswich and regardless of who they have played, they are 2 points off 2nd place with a game in hand. 

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9 minutes ago, Edge1981 said:

I can’t think of us winning there since I’ve been following City. All I can remember is the 6-0 spanking we took during he play off season 

The only time I have seen City at Portman Road.

Don't worry, I'm keeping away Saturday.

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I don't really buy into we haven't won there in such and such time.

It's more a psychological thing for the fans I think,  Alright we lost there last year with this crop of players..

But some of the current team would of never played at Portman Road before.. and who knows Paterson may have won there with Forest, Brownhill with Preston in recent years. 

If we go there and play well enough on the day we will get a result and that maybe all three points. at least another point will top off a superb September.

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8 hours ago, cheshire_red said:

Impressively in 5th spot with 18 points from 9 games and a good performance and five goals against Sunderland this evening. They have won 6 and lost three so far. However, 5 of their victories were against the current bottom 5 and the 6th a 3-4 win at mid table Millwall. Flattering to deceive? We will see on Saturday at a ground we have a pretty poor record at, having gained a hard fought draw at their East Anglian rivals last weekend we should be able to get at least a point this weekend. They are due a draw.

Noticed they are yet to draw, and we are the draw specialists, so make of that what you will.:shifty:

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6 hours ago, Up The City! said:

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

What about us and Birmingham? They cannot buy a win against anyone bar us. Regarding their defeat to Palace means absolutely nothing when they made 11 changes, the whole side was dropped for that game, so you can read all you want into that but I wouldn't even put that on the radar at all myself. I would take a point now away from home and keep the unbeaten run going, would like us to go for the 3 points though and put in a bit of a "performance".

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7 hours ago, Up The City! said:

You are reminding me of what we were like at this exact same stage last season.

I see above you tip yourselves to win? If I'm honest I had you down as relegation favourites at the start of the season and despite your current position I would still consider you to be in danger.

I've just had a quick look at your results for this season and I cant believe that when you compare ours and yours you fancy yourselves to win? Sorry mate but I think were gonna smash your hopes and dreams to pieces at the weekend.

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Don't get me wrong, enjoy where you are for now but just remain realistic and consider your in a pretty false position right now.

One thing I guarantee you is you haven't played a team like us yet this season and it will be interesting to see how you handle playing against better opposition than you have done so far.

If you get a result against us then I will start to take you seriously.

This is the sort of post that will bite you on the ass...

 

5-0 loss incoming...

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8 hours ago, Up The City! said:

You are reminding me of what we were like at this exact same stage last season.

I see above you tip yourselves to win? If I'm honest I had you down as relegation favourites at the start of the season and despite your current position I would still consider you to be in danger.

I've just had a quick look at your results for this season and I cant believe that when you compare ours and yours you fancy yourselves to win? Sorry mate but I think were gonna smash your hopes and dreams to pieces at the weekend.

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Don't get me wrong, enjoy where you are for now but just remain realistic and consider your in a pretty false position right now.

One thing I guarantee you is you haven't played a team like us yet this season and it will be interesting to see how you handle playing against better opposition than you have done so far.

If you get a result against us then I will start to take you seriously.

Ffs. Why do people do this. We are no where near good enough to say we are going to smash teams away, we only have a handfull of away wins in like two seasons. 

We need to be respectful of a clinical Ipswich team that will be well organised & full of confidence. 

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8 hours ago, Up The City! said:

 

Just saw that your a part of a very select group, very few teams have lost to Palace this season and your one of them, that says it all about what you should be expecting this season.

Absolutely right. Ipswich are part of a very select group who have lost to Palace. That tells us everything we need to know about their season.

Just like Huddersfield being part of a very select group who lost 4-0 to us last season showed how much they were going to struggle.

Just like Brighton were part of a very select group of teams we beat away last season. And the idiots thought they might get automatic promotion!

Taking one result of evidence of where a team is, especially in a competition like the League Cup, is a massive error. 

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17 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said:

Ffs. Why do people do this. We are no where near good enough to say we are going to smash teams away, we only have a handfull of away wins in like two seasons. 

We need to be respectful of a clinical Ipswich team that will be well organised & full of confidence. 

Agreed, always risky to call out an opposition fan and say your going to beat them who ever you play. 

Don't blame fans for getting carried away but we certainly have no divine right to go anywhere and win.

I think we'd all be delighted if we keep picking up at least a point away from home with the odd win and concentrate on winning the vast majority of our home games. 

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We rarely do well at Ipswich (last time we won there anyone?) and we have won 1 away game out of 5 in the league so far this, a narrow 1-0 at Reading. Whilst we are improving, to say we will smash them is laughable.

I would be happy with a point. Any other result and I expect this forum to go in to meltdown.

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