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WELCOME TO IPSWICH Mick...

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  1. johnnywarksmoustache

    johnnywarksmoustache Well-Known Member

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    Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor will be confirmed as the new management team at Ipswich Town tomorrow morning.

    http://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/21767/lengthy-deals-for-new-duo

    I also heard that this was a done deal at 16:30 today when I was at Playford Road.

    I am absolutely delighted by this news and I am sure that the majority of Town fans will now unite behind Mick as he undertakes the massive job that lays before him.

    Welcome to Ipswich Mick <ok>
     
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    johnnywarksmoustache, Oct 31, 2012
  2. Carra_Rud

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    Another 3 years of mediocrity. <ok>
     
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  3. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

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    This
     
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  4. Wright

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  5. King_of_Portman_Rd

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    Have to agree to a certain extent. I've never been anti Mick being appointed and I'll give him and the team my support, but I just can't help thinking we've missed a trick and that we've been here before
     
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    King_of_Portman_Rd, Oct 31, 2012
  6. johnnywarksmoustache

    johnnywarksmoustache Well-Known Member

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    Agreeing with a Budgie Yorkie!

    Have you finally lost your mind?

    It is time now to show support to our new manager <ok>
     
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    johnnywarksmoustache, Oct 31, 2012
  7. San Diego

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    Welcome to Town Mick.

    Not sure what you'll bring us in the long run but will reserve judgement until I see what you're all about.
    Fully behind you but can't help thinking the natives will get restless after 20 odd months and want a change.
     
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  8. Fat Boy Slim

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    Let's face it, he can't be any worse than the last two muppets we've had. He wasn't my number one choice but i'm a lot happier than the thought of having someone like Alan Shearer. I hope he comes in and clears out the deadwood. Good luck to him.
     
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  9. Hoppersblue10

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    As opposed to 110 years of mediocrity..! <ok>
     
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    Hoppersblue10, Oct 31, 2012
  10. Spanish

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    This is what happens when you have two non footballing people running you club, **** off Evans and **** off Clegg!! Still as the saying goes 'You reap what you sew' and Marcus you have probably screwed your own club but hey to you it probably doesn't matter, gutted, one massive trick missed here YET AGAIN!!!
     
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  11. Spanish

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    Is it not 3 and a half years? **** me it gets worse!!
     
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  12. Hoppersblue10

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    Bloody hell.....at least let him start the job before you right him off.......

    FWIW...Mick was far from my 1st choice, I wanted a younger manager, but with the stories emerging from PR this week it is clear we need a strong no nonsence type to kick some serious butt.....

    Welcome & good luck Mick...
     
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    Hoppersblue10, Oct 31, 2012
  13. johnnywarksmoustache

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    MICK’S the man – that’s the view of former Ipswich Town play-off hero Marcus Stewart.


    The ex-Blues striker rates McCarthy as the best manager he has played under after the pair worked together at Sunderland in the Premier League.

    The 53-year-old, who, like Paul Jewell, has achieved promotion to the top-flight with two different clubs, remains the leading contender to take over at Portman Road.

    And Stewart, who helped Ipswich achieve their last promotion to the Premier League, believes McCarthy would be an ideal choice.

    Stewart said: “Mick is a top bloke, a top manager and Ipswich would benefit from having him.

    “I can’t speak highly enough of him. I have played under lots of managers and have learnt things from all of them.

    “But Mick is the best – I have huge admiration for him and he has a way about him that commands respect.

    “His man-management skills are excellent. He is honest and straight-talking and that is why people think he is a disciplinarian.

    “He has no airs and graces and I think most players just want to hear the truth.”

    Fans appear a little divided over McCarthy’s apparent footballing style – some saying Town might resort to a long-ball game while others only worrying about the club moving away from the foot of the Championship – they are currently four points adrift.

    But Stewart believes McCarthy would get the side playing the ‘Ipswich way’.

    He explained: “I think Ipswich, as a club, have a brand of football.

    “They are associated with a passing game, getting the ball down and getting it forward. I think the new manager has to understand that.

    “Mick’s sides have always had creative players alongside the hard-workers and he always encouraged creative football.”

    It remains to be seen whether McCarthy, who has managed both Carlos Edwards and Daryl Murphy at club level, will get the top job.
     
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  14. Spanish

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    Sorry Hoppers but cant stand the twat, its not as if i'm calling for his head already, just viocing my opinion that i think this is a dire appointment!! Saying that, it is one step up from Jewell!!
     
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  15. Hoppersblue10

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    Spanish, you or me would have been a step up from jewell.....probably even warky as well........:wink:
     
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    Hoppersblue10, Oct 31, 2012
  16. KIO

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    Only because you had a bet on MM when he was 20-1 to get the job Warky <laugh>
     
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    KIO, Oct 31, 2012
  17. King_of_Portman_Rd

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    I was with you.. right up to that final statement, then you just got silly <ok>
     
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    King_of_Portman_Rd, Oct 31, 2012
  18. LeicesterWizard

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    He should be good enough to get you guys out of promotion and safe, no doubt he will have "some" funds in January, even if it only for more loans <ok>
     
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    LeicesterWizard, Oct 31, 2012
  19. johnnywarksmoustache

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    The proceeds are going to Macmillan Cancer Care <ok>
     
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  20. Spanish

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    Oh dear wizard, if only we were in a promotion place and yes if we were he probably would get us out of it!!
     
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