League One is slowly beginning to fill up. Sunderland, Portsmouth, Bolton, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton, Wigan and, of course, Ipswich, are just a handful of 'big' names that will be knocking around in England's third-tier next season. The cemetery of fallen giants seems to be attracting attention from outsiders and it's left some fans debating the... Continue Reading →
As the 2020/21 season ground to a merciful halt, there was only one question on the lips of Ipswich Town fans... When are half of this lot gonna leave? The long-awaited re-boot of Demolition Man, starring Paul Cook, has gotten underway, with the club announcing their retained and released list on Monday. Whilst there were... Continue Reading →
It seems almost impossible to surmise this season. As people, irrelevant of fandom, we have all experienced a poignant year that has left many of us drained. With that in mind, it probably wasn't ideal for the club we love to force us through one of the most demoralising seasons in recent memory, with goals... Continue Reading →
There isn't a more unforgiving system in English Football than the loan player conveyor belt. You either catch a good one who provides a degree of success, before breaking your heart as they move on to better things, or you're stuck with a disappointment, who you will likely have to play for a set amount... Continue Reading →
It’s taken some time for me to fully quantify my feelings on the disastrous news that filtered in throughout Sunday afternoon. Whilst I’m sure my thoughts are echoed by many pundits, writers and professional players, I wanted to reflect on why I believe the European Super League to be a fundamentally damaging proposition to the... Continue Reading →
Originally, I had planned for this week's column to focus on the impact of the European Super League. I spent most of my Tuesday afternoon constructing a scathing review of these elitist owners, only for them to pull the plug on the whole thing before I had the chance to publish. I'm sure we can... Continue Reading →
The phrase 'never a dull moment' often springs to mind when thinking about any aspect of being an Ipswich Town fan. Hopeful of promotion? No wins in 11 games. Expecting a result? 0-0 draw against relegation fodder. A new takeover bringing fresh ideas? A group of players that couldn't care less. Unfortunately, the optimism off... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 7th April 2021 is a day that will live long in the memory of Ipswich Town fans. After 13-and-a-half years of decline under Marcus Evans, a new dawn rose upon Portman Road; whilst success isn't promised, the prospect of a fresh start gives everyone hope that our club can return to the place it... Continue Reading →
This week's announcement regarding Town's transition into a more analytic approach to recruitment left me confused. This style of recruitment isn't a particularly new innovation and I'm amazed that the club have only just picked up on the benefits of such a system. Brentford's 'Moneyball' style has allowed them to flourish and whilst I wouldn't... Continue Reading →
'The inconsistency is our consistency.' Those were the words of Paul Cook following a miserable 2-0 defeat at Fleetwood on Tuesday night, and his summary of the season couldn't be more accurate. Since dropping into League One, the Town players have continually failed to a show tactical nous, and it's the culture of failure that... Continue Reading →
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