A fair whack of time has passed since I last penned a column. From starting a new job to volunteering at Bath City FC to coaching a youth team on a Wednesday night, I’ve been busy, and finding the time has been more difficult than sitting through a Papa Johns Pizza Trophy match. However, this... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, I remember saying how we should never get too high, and never get too low. However, after the most dominant performance I've ever witnessed from an Ipswich Town team, surely we can all reach for the stars? I had to double check I was watching the right game as the... Continue Reading →
There's a lot of caveats that run parallel to this column, but I'm hopeful that the peddling of positivity will manifest great things for this club... I'm willing to try anything at this point! After a couple of phenomenal days rounding out a sensational window, Town's squad is looking in incredible shape, and the brunt... Continue Reading →
The first two weeks of a season often lends to large-scale panic and a swarth of knee-jerk reactions. Whilst I'm remiss to comment on Town's start to the season, (refer to the latest edition of 'Pitch Inspection' for my thoughts), I do want to talk about a compelling theory that has arisen due to Town's... Continue Reading →
Gary Barlow once told us to ‘have a little patience.’ Whilst it may have been sung in a manner that causes your toenails to pierce your sole, the sentiment may well be true when reflecting on Ipswich Town Football Club. We all want fast results, especially after a summer that has left us all on... Continue Reading →
And so, the starting line fast approaches. Whereas in past times we may have approached it with trepidation, we feel this unfamiliar sense of optimism. In a year ravaged by loss and isolationism, we return to our cathedral of wonder, revived. I don't know about you, but this wave of Goosebumps runs through my arms... 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 →
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 →
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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