TDarwall Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 With 7 games to go, you're not at the top of the table by luck. Scoring in 91st minute is no luckier than scoring in the 91st second. The big worry for Ipswich is if McKenna gets poached. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 19 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: They're riding it a bit, replicate this season 20 times it won't be repeated to this level and especially..51/21. They're top of the division after FORTY games. Hell of a run of luck. Almost like there's more intangible aspects to successful football teams... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: They're top of the division after FORTY games. Hell of a run of luck. Almost like there's more intangible aspects to successful football teams... Still time to drop to 3rd and loss the playoffs. Norwich, Coventry, Hull away- we go again. I'm not convinced that their true level is top 2. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 31 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Behave yourself. And that goes for everyone else saying Ipswich are "lucky". McKenna has taken charge of 125 games now for Ipswich, winning 73, drawing 33, and losing just 19. 19 defeats in 125 games. That is absolutely absurd. And to top it off they play some of the most exciting football in the division. They have a bunch of average/good players for this level and are greater than the sum of their parts - that's called great coaching and management. If they go up automatically then it's a quite magnificent achievement to do a double promotion against parachute payments clubs in this era. I understand the Ashton issue but for the good of football I'd rather have them promoted than any of the clubs relegated last season. Which is incredible seeing as he only won 2 of his first 12. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Still time to drop to 3rd and loss the playoffs. Norwich, Coventry, Hull away- we go again. I'm not convinced that their true level is top 2. Well their level is definitely top 3, as they won't finish lower than that, which ain't too shabby. And I'd wager if they do miss out it'll be on a historically very high points total. 93/94/95 pts? Mental. It's not all about spreadsheets and xG. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Well their level is definitely top 3, as they won't finish lower than that, which ain't too shabby. And I'd wager if they do miss out it'll be on a historically very high points total. 93/94/95 pts? Mental. It's not all about spreadsheets and xG. Yeah I see what you mean but my take is that their injuries to key players won't be replicated, especially given two of the outfield ones are over 30, they won't be able to maintain the same levels of consistency, momentum etc. Seriously all credit to them, a certain CEO notwithstanding but. Their brilliant start propelled them, thereafter it is more like playoffs. Edited April 1 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Visiting Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) You did us a favour today, cheers. Shame we didn't do ourselves any again, didn't go to Boro, but it sounded abysmal on the radio, worst performance of the season from what I can gather, and that's in a season where we've had a few tonkings. Feels like we're going down at the minute. Edited April 1 by Owl Visiting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Well their level is definitely top 3, as they won't finish lower than that, which ain't too shabby. And I'd wager if they do miss out it'll be on a historically very high points total. 93/94/95 pts? Mental. It's not all about spreadsheets and xG. It’s not but….. It’s a pretty good indicator! (Numbers are rank out of 24) Theres a reason all 4 are up there. Here’s the defensive one: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Their brilliant start propelled them, thereafter it is more like playoffs. How's their last 10 games looking form wise? They had a mid-season blip but are well over it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: How's their last 10 games looking form wise? They had a mid-season blip but are well over it now. The long form thing is interesting. They are riding the wave a bit I'm sure, like I say the lack of injuries is extremely notable and that can assist and breed continuity, momentum, partnership. Still think there is an element of now or never for Ipswich in this era. If you don't strike while the iron is hot, well it can cool. Nothing to do with Stats either. Edited April 1 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Leicester albeit a game in hand are even more interesting. They had 52 points from 21 and I'd argue up until the turn of the Year looked like they could be a respectable ie middling PL side at times. Better than Burnley of last year for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 18 minutes ago, Owl Visiting said: You did us a favour today, cheers. Shame we didn't do ourselves any again, didn't go to Boro, but it sounded abysmal on the radio, worst performance of the season from what I can gather, and that's in a season where we've had a few tonkings. Feels like we're going down at the minute. Always thought you would struggle tbh as you didn’t seem to invest in the summer , then getting rid of Moore couldnt of helped , championship is brutal , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Ipswich are the team of the season by some stretch. As a non PP club, to be in with a chance of automatic with 6/7 games to go is amazing. They keep going, never give up, are dynamic and create problems for every team they play. They are very impressive and yet look at the squad they have. McKenna has one promotion and is close to another. Full credit to him and the club. And I flippin hate Ashton. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 22 minutes ago, Owl Visiting said: You did us a favour today, cheers. Shame we didn't do ourselves any again, didn't go to Boro, but it sounded abysmal on the radio, worst performance of the season from what I can gather, and that's in a season where we've had a few tonkings. Feels like we're going down at the minute. You were looking like you might get out of it a few weeks ago, around the time you beat us. Hit the skids again at precisely the wrong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 That's a daft challenge. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 No different to the barge in the back on Nhaki on Friday, there's no consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 7 minutes ago, Northern Red said: That's a daft challenge. 1 minute ago, CodeRed said: No different to the barge in the back on Nhaki on Friday, there's no consistency. Or the one on Sykes today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Great finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 It's mad that one team is going to get >90 points and not go up automatically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) Absolutely sensational final goal in the Leeds game. What a day of Championship football https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1774905136801808850 Edited April 1 by Pip King 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 44 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: It's mad that one team is going to get >90 points and not go up automatically. Could even be 2, not beyond the realms that Southampton win most but not all and you have four on 90+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 1 Admin Report Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, RollsRoyce said: Ipswich are the team of the season by some stretch. As a non PP club, to be in with a chance of automatic with 6/7 games to go is amazing. They keep going, never give up, are dynamic and create problems for every team they play. They are very impressive and yet look at the squad they have. McKenna has one promotion and is close to another. Full credit to him and the club. And I flippin hate Ashton. To think they finished behind Plymouth last season and where both sides are heading now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 Much as I don’t want Ipswich to go up, the fact that if they do means one of the relegated clubs misses out is good. If Ipswich grab an automatic spot, it’s possible another could miss out in the playoffs too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 I hope Ipswich and Leeds go up. I like the fact both sides play with speed and high intensity to outscore opposition. I'd take organised chaos over positional passing play any day of the week. Leif Davis for Ipswich is a hell of a player btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan11 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 13 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Behave yourself. And that goes for everyone else saying Ipswich are "lucky". McKenna has taken charge of 125 games now for Ipswich, winning 73, drawing 33, and losing just 19. 19 defeats in 125 games. That is absolutely absurd. And to top it off they play some of the most exciting football in the division. They have a bunch of average/good players for this level and are greater than the sum of their parts - that's called great coaching and management. If they go up automatically then it's a quite magnificent achievement to do a double promotion against parachute payments clubs in this era. I understand the Ashton issue but for the good of football I'd rather have them promoted than any of the clubs relegated last season. We've only lost 9 times in the league in our last two seasons (86 games). I actually think that several of our 'parts' are of a higher quality than people give credit, but the intangibles in this team are what makes it so great. Sometimes football goes beyond stats, analysis and quality and is about heart, determination, resilience and sheer will. This team has that in abundance. It also helps having the best manager in the division as well. If Southampton had McKenna they would be out of sight. Martin is an absolute fraud. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkuseMe Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 On 01/04/2024 at 18:05, Mr Popodopolous said: My new favourite tool. Is this a truer reflection of Ipswich. I think you're seeing what you want to in your form table to be honest. It's 51 points from 21 games, followed by 9 points from 9 games, followed by 27 points from 10 games. I won't bore you with the context behind the mid-season slump, save to say that our performances since have been a continuation of what came before (be this dominant, lucky, dogged, or other description). Equally with injuries: I'm sure we've fared much better than some clubs, but I also know we've had a worse time of it than Leeds. Leicester and Saints' appearance pages appear similar to our one you posted, but I confess to being less knowledgeable on their situations. Still, very tough games remain for sure, every chance we finish 3rd. Pleased to see your uptick in form too, 3 wins from 4 now! #RootingForManning *oh and the officials were booed off at HT, in case this wasn't clear on TV. We weren't abusing the players :laugh:, could you imagine! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.