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New season. Can we do even worse?

Discussion in 'Ipswich Town' started by YorkieLancsHampyLondoner, Jul 30, 2020.

  1. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

    YorkieLancsHampyLondoner Well-Known Member

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    I think we have just about got an XI that can play that way but we need quality additions and zero injuries. Then again, League One sides don't press like Spurs did on Saturday. Our main barrier next season will be the same - creating opportunities and putting them away.
     
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  2. Roystonblue

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    We look really weak at centre back. Wolfy is guaranteed to start but who partners him? Looks like it’s a season (or 3) too far for Chambers. Nsiala has a mistake in him. Wilson is possibly the most solid option but would rather have him as a reserve not a starter every week
     
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  3. itfcptc

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    Completely agree, Chambers and Nsiala are liabilities, Wilson is a decent back up but its certainly an area we need back up. Given we are looking to play it out from the back I think Skuse could make a decent CB.

    I'm also yet to be convinced of playing 3 upfront, I much prefer a 2. A fully fit Norwood and Sears would rip up this league.

    Push Skuse into a back 3 and sign another CB and play 532 and we'll have a decent season
     
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  4. Nuggets

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    Worrying that Downes had handed in a transfer request, arguably one of the few genuinely talented players we have in the squad who has had a consistent run of form with the club. Crystal Palace linked with a few bids, their latest one of a reported £1.6 million has been declined. It seems highly unlikely we'll get the £5 million (plus incentives) that was mooted a few months ago. The perils of being a third tier side!

    The season effectively starts in a few days, albeit with a League Cup tie and EFL Trophy match to kick us off before the league campaign starts - and I'm admittedly struggling to find the enthusiasm. Not being allowed into the ground is probably the main factor for the lack of motivation, although I understand it would be incredibly risky and naive to allow supporters back into the grounds completely. The other big factor is just the general sense of decline over the past several years, culminating in relegation and last season's underwhelming, disappointing mid-table finish.

    The title of this thread asks whether things can get worse, and I have a horrible feeling that they will.
     
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  5. Bigalreigned

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    Lots on TWTD today speculating about PL’s future,we certainly are a Club in turmoil.
     
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  6. Roystonblue

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    1st game of the season. Downes not mentally fit to play (in other words, we don't want him cup-tied before we sell him). Vincent-Young, Jackson & Norwood all injured & definitely out. Kenlock & Gwion doubtful. Its been said before but does any club have more injuries than us? surely, at some point, someone has to look at the training / diet etc & work out why we have so many injuries. I really hope I'm wrong but I don't have a good feeling about this season
     
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  7. Bigalreigned

    Bigalreigned Well-Known Member

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    I suspect Downes is not the only one being protected from being Cup-tied.
     
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  8. Roystonblue

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    maybe this is the clubs cunning way to get fans back into the stadium - they might need some of us to fill out the match day squad :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  9. itfcptc

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    I'm not optimistic about next season, the squad simply isn't good enough or should I say resilient enough, it seems we've only been able to sign players who are made of glass the past few years. Too many players of a good age with little football under their belt or long term injuries. You'd think 6 months off and we'd have a fully fit squad, seems like the injury list is still horrendous.

    Think Ward is a good signing though, need a couple more like him, i.e. experienced consistent with good character who will stand up to the challenge. I know Chambers and Skuse have experience and aren't bad characters but they've been a part of the slow crumbling of the club and sometimes perhaps don't take the initiative in a match to push the team on
     
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  10. San Diego

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    Are they really injured or being kept away from injuries in order to sell?
    I reckon Jackson and Norwood will both be gone before the window shuts.
     
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  11. TopBunk

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    Evans is manipulating the Downes situation to save spending money it will be ‘look we have kept Flynn’ covering the fact that we haven’t signed anyone of note.
     
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  12. Bigalreigned

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    I doubt we’ll be keeping Flynn and whatever fee Evans settles for will go in his pocket as usual.
     
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    You could be right
     
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