Luke Chambers has left the building. After nine years donning Ipswich blue, eight of which he was captain, the former Nottingham Forest skipper departed the club as part of Paul Cook's cull of Town's current squad. It was a bittersweet moment, with many Town fans, myself included, disappointed that Chambers' loyalty wasn't appreciated in front... 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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