Ipswich Town vs Reading Match Preview

[Bluemike]

So you are putting victory over Norwich above finishing above them ? Strange one if you are mate. Of course I want to beat them, I want to bloody thrash them, all I am saying is finishing above them is more important than beating them in a one off match.

I still don't get it though. No one has made the "either/ or" reference regarding beating them or finishing above them, apart from you!! Of course everyone wants to DO BOTH!

The point I was trying to make that (for me) it's a natural thing to be "bothered" about what Norwich are doing. You come on here and say, "people are more interested in Norwich"......, from a fans perspective, I don't see anything wrong with that.

If MICK was more concerned about Norwich,....., now that'd be a problem.

Yes it was me that gave the either or scenario, because there have been quite a few quotes about how we are going to get taken apart next Sunday, which by the way I doubt will happen. All I am saying is that as much as we dislike them it is in the grand shcem of things just another three points and if I knew we were going to finish ahead of them but lose next weekend I would snap your hand off. Thats all.

You dont see a problem with a section of our fans being "more " concerned about Norwich than ourselves ? It gets stranger then.

[marko69]

Without getting myself into hot water, there are a few nuggetheids on this forum who talk Shyte......., you mike, are NOT one of them. But you are taking me too literally. When I say "concerned" about Norwich, I'm fairly confident that you know I mean concerned that (after being quite a way ahead of them) they have clawed it back.

Me personally......, I'm generally just wanting ITFC either promoted or in the play offs......, and judging by reports, they seem to be "occasionally" fluffing it at important times. YES, other clubs are doing the same, as J4CK has said, and then I said, "Who gives a fk"..... But I don't include Norwich in that. Norwich getting zero points in every game would be fantastic in an ideal world, and them getting 12 points in last 4 games concerns me.

[number 9]

I really don't understand why certain people get so upset about other people's opinions. Many of the forum members have supported ITFC for decades. And, many of the forum members have played football for many years. I don't think there are too many forum members who talk 'shyte', as you say Marko. However, there are a few posters who like to detract from the topic which for me is more annoying than differing views. One thing we can all agree on I think, is we want Ipswich to be promoted this year if possible.

[marko69]

9...... I said a few talk Shyte ........ You say "I don't think there are too many who talk Shyte"

Slightly different wording but I'm glad we are in agreement.

[ashfordblue]

We wont beat Brum Tuesday, under Rowlett they have more fighting spirit than us, and can score goals, at the moment we cant on a regular week in week out basis perform both halves of a game, take it by the scruff of the neck and absolutely stuff teams we should dominate, Mick will big them up pre match talk, his words will be, their in a false position and are better than their current league position, he said that about f****ing Rotherham, Wigan, Brighton, etc, excuses, well in that case we are in a false position as well as if they are better than us then we should be in and around lower to mid table, he goes on and on Blah Blah oh it was just one of those unfortunate games, and we couldn't get going ran out of steam and ideas, stop bigging teams up Mick, and if we don't soon get back to 4 3 3 like we were, and stop this 4 4 2 f*****ing hoof ball, drop Smith and Anderson, and Tabb, keep Bishop in and try Connolly or Stewart quick wingers, play Parr, Berra, Chambers and Clarke as a back four drop Mings to the bench, otherwise we will get stuffed up at Carrott road next Sunday for sure and about 21'000 town fans all think the same.

And why is it Derby can sign Bent, Ince, Lingard etc, to bolster their push, and we sign has been's Varney, & Chaplow, FFS, we have been punching well above our weight for some time now, and we are still in a commanding position to sign much better loan players than Varney or Chaplow, Murray of Palace cant get a full game only bench warming, but he scored yesterday off the bench, if Mick cant do the play offs or better this season then bring in the likes of Warburton from Brentford, Oh I just remembered we are £80 million in debt and rising, we abide strictly to the FFP rules, our budget on players is naff all £100'000 tops, it all looks good on record only £150'000 spent punching well above our weight, but it will all end in tears I feel by May, we had great opportunity to just sign some quality Loans in the transfer window, this season has been our best chance yet to get into the Premier league, and I can see it all going out the window due to lack of investment at this crucial stage of the season, I'm sure our current squad aint strong enough for the final push, so Mick at least play 4 3 3 get the f****ing ball down on the deck and start to play some entertaining footie for the fans, if we the loyal fans can see what needs changing why the f**k cant you.

[Bluemike]

Is this the same Ashford who a few weeks ago said the teams at the top wouldnt drop any more points ?

[barmy billy]

We wont beat Brum Tuesday, under Rowlett they have more fighting spirit than us, and can score goals, at the moment we cant on a regular week in week out basis perform both halves of a game, take it by the scruff of the neck and absolutely stuff teams we should dominate, Mick will big them up pre match talk, his words will be, their in a false position and are better than their current league position, he said that about f****ing Rotherham, Wigan, Brighton, etc, excuses, well in that case we are in a false position as well as if they are better than us then we should be in and around lower to mid table, he goes on and on Blah Blah oh it was just one of those unfortunate games, and we couldn't get going ran out of steam and ideas, stop bigging teams up Mick, and if we don't soon get back to 4 3 3 like we were, and stop this 4 4 2 f*****ing hoof ball, drop Smith and Anderson, and Tabb, keep Bishop in and try Connolly or Stewart quick wingers, play Parr, Berra, Chambers and Clarke as a back four drop Mings to the bench, otherwise we will get stuffed up at Carrott road next Sunday for sure and about 21'000 town fans all think the same.

And why is it Derby can sign Bent, Ince, Lingard etc, to bolster their push, and we sign has been's Varney, & Chaplow, FFS, we have been punching well above our weight for some time now, and we are still in a commanding position to sign much better loan players than Varney or Chaplow, Murray of Palace cant get a full game only bench warming, but he scored yesterday off the bench, if Mick cant do the play offs or better this season then bring in the likes of Warburton from Brentford, Oh I just remembered we are £80 million in debt and rising, we abide strictly to the FFP rules, our budget on players is naff all £100'000 tops, it all looks good on record only £150'000 spent punching well above our weight, but it will all end in tears I feel by May, we had great opportunity to just sign some quality Loans in the transfer window, this season has been our best chance yet to get into the Premier league, and I can see it all going out the window due to lack of investment at this crucial stage of the season, I'm sure our current squad aint strong enough for the final push, so Mick at least play 4 3 3 get the f****ing ball down on the deck and start to play some entertaining footie for the fans, if we the loyal fans can see what needs changing why the f**k cant you.

I hope you feel better now you have vented your frustration Ashford, because that is what I think is bugging you. For what it's worth, I quite agree with your comments about changing the defence and getting rid of the high ball punted down the middle, but with the lack of skill we have in midfield I thinkthere is currently no other option. I wonder if MM is a stubborn so and so who will argue black is white if he is backed into a corner.

I have said on here before that I do not understand the Fair Play rules and the apparent ease with which some clubs appear to ignore them. But as you say, it is galling to see Derby pick up Bent when the best we can manage is journeymen like Varney and Chaplow. I fear though we are stuck with it.

[Bluemike]

Well maybe I should keep my mouth shut but I can't, i feel that post is a complete and utter load of bullshit.

First of all who can say so confidently that we wont beat Brum Tuesday ? have an opinion by all means but that is a sweeping statement if ever there was one. Birmingham have more fighting spitrit than we do ?? In the last 10 games they have won twice and have won none of the last seven, that really is fighting spirt, oh how I wish we could go on such a winless run, instead we have to suffer Five wins in the last Ten league games, lucky old Birmingham I say.

As for bigging teams up, I would rather that than have him tell the players that our opposition are crap and we only have to cross the White line to beat them, that would be crazy, you need to hav e the players believing that they need to put in one hell of a shift, no matter who it is you are playing.

As for the 4-3-3 you do have a valid request there, whether he does it or not is debatable, Anderson has been dropped by the way, he came on Saturday at home to Reading.

I really cant be arsed to go over the lack of spending thing again but derby have a lot more money than we do, end of, it isnt all about FFP either, we have been in Admin in recent years and owe bloody Millions, anyone with a bit of business nous will tell you that to risk it a second time so soon will be an absoulte disaster and the repercussions don't bare thinking about, the club is being run the right way given our circumstances, whether fans like it or not it is a fact. Many won't even realise that despite twats like taylor being removed from the club he is still on the books and costing us 10K per week, so investment in the team comes in many forms.

When on earth did you get the time to canvas 21,000 town fans by the way ? I don't think for one second they all believe we will get stuffed next Sunday, of course it could happen but who knows ? As for entertaining football, much of the season has been fine, compared to the last few years it has been a joy to watch. I am quite pleased to still be 4th at this late stage of the season, of course it could fizzle out, some will have a field day should that happen, I would rather cling to the fact that we are still very much where we all hoped and prayed we would be when it all kicked off last August. A win Tuesday will see us with 9 points from 12, bloody terrible form that would be.

[barmy billy]

Well maybe I should keep my mouth but I can't, i feel that post is a complete and utter load of bullshit.

First of all who can say so confidently that we wont beat Brum Tuesday ? have an opinion by all means but that is a sweeping statement if ever there was one. Birmingham have more fighting spitrit than we do ?? In the last 10 games they have won twice and have won none of the last seven, that really is fighting spirt, oh how I wish we could go on such a winless run, instead we have to suffer Five wins in the last Ten league games, lucky old Birmingham I say.

As for bigging teams up, I would rather that than have him tell the players that our opposition are crap and we only have to cross the White line to beat them, that would be crazy, you need to hav e the players believing that they need to put in one hell of a shift, no matter who it is you are playing.

As for the 4-3-3 you do have a valid request there, whether he does it or not is debatable, Anderson has been dropped by the way, he came on Saturday at home to Reading.

I really cant be arsed to go over the lack of spending thing again but derby have a lot more money than we do, end of, it isnt all about FFP either, we have been in Admin in recent years and owe bloody Millions, anyone with a bit of business nous will tell you that to risk it a second time so soon will be an absoulte disaster and the repercussions don't bare thinking about, the club is being run the right way given our circumstances, whether fans like it or not it is a fact. Many won't even realise that despite twats like taylor being removed from the club he is still on the books and costing us 10K per week, so investment in the team comes in many forms.

When on earth did you get the time to canvas 21,000 town fans by the way ? I don't think for one second they all believe we will get stuffed next Sunday, of course it could happen but who knows ? As for entertaining football, much of the season has been fine, compared to the last few years it has been a joy to watch. I am quite pleased to still be 4th at this late stage of the season, of course it could fizzle out, some will have a field day should that happen, I would rather cling to the fact that we are still very much where we all hoped and prayed we would be when it all kicked off last August. A win Tuesday will see us with 9 points from 12, bloody terrible form that would be.

I often talk bullshit Mike, I can't help it. But you know what they say, Barmy by name barmy by ....etc

[ashfordblue]

I feel absolutely much better BB but I will stand by my comments, I still think Derby will win the championship, with Brough runners up, I just get so pissed of with part of the team not turning up, and I just fooking hate hoofball, but I love ITFC to bits, its a bit like a bad marriage you stick with it hoping it will get better at some stage,

As for the canvass of 21'000 supporters BlueMike, I'm a very popular person lol, that figure was a plucked out of the sky number, through looking at EADT and TWTD comments, but I wouldn't mind betting if a proper survey was carried out, I wouldn't be far out in my number of disgruntled fans with 4 4 2 or no plan B, we have this undying desire to just switch of or not turn up in games, fans pay good money just to turn up and have to watch crap footie, so what the heck if we don't go up this year try again next season and the one after that and so it goes, just feel we've been in the championship far to long, it just seems that a few teams that have a spell in Div 1 seem to do better when they get promoted to the championship, perhaps we should have a spell down there like the scum and come back hopefully stronger and more determined.

[barmy billy]

[quote="ashfordblue"]I feel absolutely much better BB but I will stand by my comments, I still think Derby will win the championship, with Brough runners up, I just get so pissed of with part of the team not turning up, and I just fooking hate hoofball, but I love ITFC to bits, its a bit like a bad marriage you stick with it hoping it will get better at some stage,

As for the canvass of 21'000 supporters BlueMike, I'm a very popular person lol, that figure was a plucked out of the sky number, through looking at EADT and TWTD comments, but I wouldn't mind betting if a proper survey was carried out, I wouldn't be far out in my number of disgruntled fans with 4 4 2 or no plan B, we have this undying desire to just switch of or not turn up in games, fans pay good money just to turn up and have to watch crap footie, so what the heck if we don't go up this year try again next season and the one after that and so it goes, just feel we've been in the championship far to long, it just seems that a few teams that have a spell in Div 1 seem to do better when they get promoted to the championship, perhaps we should have a spell down there like the scum and come back hopefully stronger and more determined.[/quote

I have no problem with your comments at all. As you say, we all have ITFC at heart and that is what matters.

[marko69]

Great to hear your views vented with such passion, Ash..... Love it.

Although that last part..... Maybe a stint in League one? I don't know about that..... WAAAY too scary a prospect in my opinion. I could only see ITFC doing a Coventry City and never returning......, meanwhile. the EPL gets bigger and bigger and bigger.

On the plus side of that though...... An ITFC V Swindon game would cost 22quid to get in....... Whereas a Derby County v Boro game will cost 34 squillion and a house remortgaged to get in. Hmmm, choices!

[ashfordblue]

Marco: No it just seems as though teams that have had a stint in Div 1, seem to come though much stronger, Saints, Scum, Hull, Wolves Now Brentford & Bournemouth, its a sort of rebuilding programme, getting rid of the higher paid players and getting more lower league prodigies coming through, mind you though I don't think it would work for Town as we have massive debts to clear, and the only way is to get into the premiership to achieve this debt clearance, and I'm just frightened that as we are so near to that goal, that we will chuck it away through lack of investment in the right type of players to make sure we get there, I suppose we have to trust Mick with the Chaplow & Varney loans, but I feel it wont be enough, I mean even Wood from Leicester would have been a more positive loan in, he cant get regular playing time with Leicester, and he's a proven goal scorer, and he's available, we will see.

[Dubai Blue]

More likely we will end up bankrupt and returning as Ipswich Wanderers or something a la MK Dons. Don't want to think about that prospect.........

[herforder]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

[Bluemike]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

And that is exactly what would happen if it was left to the fans who bleat on about lack of spending had their way. We have been in Admin for crying out loud, and not that long ago, you cannot compare other teams with us as most of them have not been down that route and certainly dont owe 86 bloody million. We ripped off our creditors once, we would not be allowed to do it again, it's that simple.

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

And that is exactly what would happen if it was left to the fans who bleat on about lack of spending had their way. We have been in Admin for crying out loud, and not that long ago, you cannot compare other teams with us as most of them have not been down that route and certainly dont owe 86 bloody million. We ripped off our creditors once, we would not be allowed to do it again, it's that simple.

I really don't know, BlueMike - you bang on about some poster talking bullshit, and then you go and post something like this. All people are asking for is for an owner who is a multi-millionaire to dip his hand into his pocket to provide one or 2 DECENT loan signings that will bolster our squad in it's push for promotion. 2 such signings, plus 93 days wages are, I think, hardly going to push the club into IVA status again

[herforder]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

And that is exactly what would happen if it was left to the fans who bleat on about lack of spending had their way. We have been in Admin for crying out loud, and not that long ago, you cannot compare other teams with us as most of them have not been down that route and certainly dont owe 86 bloody million. We ripped off our creditors once, we would not be allowed to do it again, it's that simple.

I really don't know, BlueMike - you bang on about some poster talking bullshit, and then you go and post something like this. All people are asking for is for an owner who is a multi-millionaire to dip his hand into his pocket to provide one or 2 DECENT loan signings that will bolster our squad in it's push for promotion. 2 such signings, plus 93 days wages are, I think, hardly going to push the club into IVA status again

If true, the imminent arrival of Anthony Knokaert on loan from Leicester - a quality addition to the squad - gets us at least halfway there! We don't know for sure whether ME was willing to make funds available earlier, or whether MM decided against bringing people in at that time. Varney will hopefully prove to be a shrewd piece of business - starting to show us tonight!

[Charnwood]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

And that is exactly what would happen if it was left to the fans who bleat on about lack of spending had their way. We have been in Admin for crying out loud, and not that long ago, you cannot compare other teams with us as most of them have not been down that route and certainly dont owe 86 bloody million. We ripped off our creditors once, we would not be allowed to do it again, it's that simple.

What about QPR who had debts circa £170m when they got promoted & Leicester City with debts of £120m when they were promoted, by comparison our debt of £86m looks quite manageable and would be virtually wiped out with just one year in the Premiership.

Like Rossi I don't expect us to throw silly money at it, but maybe a couple of loan reinforcement like Derby County did with Ince & Bent, say Chris Wood & Anthony Knockeart from Leicester for example who could make a huge difference to our club in terms of improving our chances of gaining promotion when added to team already doing well. I don't know what these signings would cost, say circa £500k or thereabouts, which in my opinion is a relatively small outlay given the potential rewards of £130m which would be more than enough to clear our debts with some money leftover.

I really don't think we should give up easily the strong position we're in at the moment, because if we let this opportunity pass it could be sometime before we're in the same position again at this time of the season.

ME/MM ..... FFS go for it.

[Bluemike]

Arent we getting loaness in now then ??? I dont get why people are crying out for something that is happening. Unfortunatley Messi and Bale couldnt be tempted to Suffolk.

[Bluemike]

Understand and share all the frustrations aired above. But believe we always need to be looking up and to improve, rather than be looking down. If not, I'm not sure we would ever recover.

As we stand, there's no credible Oligarch on the horizon, so we have to stick with ME - without whose continued support we would possibly not be having these exchanges. Of course we want him to back us to the max, but not at the expense of possible financial calamity, and risk to the club's existence. MM may appear a stubborn, risk averse, so-and-so, but I honestly don't know where we would be without him and TC. Certainly not where we have travelled to, given where we started. Stick with it. If we can achieve the play-offs this season - and I believe we will - then most folks' expectations will have surely been met. Appreciate the road there ain't smooth, but at least we're on it and in with a fighting chance!

And that is exactly what would happen if it was left to the fans who bleat on about lack of spending had their way. We have been in Admin for crying out loud, and not that long ago, you cannot compare other teams with us as most of them have not been down that route and certainly dont owe 86 bloody million. We ripped off our creditors once, we would not be allowed to do it again, it's that simple.

I really don't know, BlueMike - you bang on about some poster talking bullshit, and then you go and post something like this. All people are asking for is for an owner who is a multi-millionaire to dip his hand into his pocket to provide one or 2 DECENT loan signings that will bolster our squad in it's push for promotion. 2 such signings, plus 93 days wages are, I think, hardly going to push the club into IVA status again

Yes I did, anyone who says Birmingham have more fight that us after going 8 games without a win is talking bullshit, no-one of sound mind can argue with that.

[Charnwood]

Arent we getting loaness in now then ??? I dont get why people are crying out for something that is happening. Unfortunatley Messi and Bale couldnt be tempted to Suffolk.

I guess from the tone of your comment that you still don't really see the need to bolster the squad with a couple of reinforcements, and that you still think anyone new will upset the spirit in the dressing room.

I do think you're in the minority Mike and so long as any new signing/s is/are better than we already have I don't see the problem.

You only have to look at some of the names being mentioned for tonight's game to realise that our resources are thin.

[number 9]

If we're talking financials, the scary thing is ME will never make up that debt if we don't get promoted to the Prem. I certainly don't think ME should be frivolous...but he is a very successful business man, so surely there's a way to enhance our promotion push. And now with the rumors about Knockaert, maybe ME has found a way. I really hope Varney does turn out to be a shrewd bit of business...not sure about Chaplow, but hey-ho as MM would say...maybe he'll be useful.

Mike if you think fans are over-reacting now, you just wait if we lose to Birmingham and Norwich! However, I've said it before and I'll say it again Bluemike...you're a better fan than I am. I'm glad we have people like you to keep us believing, but you're also gonna have to put up with the skeptics I'm afraid.

COYBs!!!!!!!!!!! Let's kick the Brummies teeth in!!!! (football wise )

[Bluemike]

NO !!! I am not a better fan than you or anyone, maybe it is me that talks bullshit, it is nothing more than opinions, thats all.

I must hold my hands up tonight though, the cameo from Chaplow looked really impressive.

[Charnwood]

NO !!! I am not a better fan than you or anyone, maybe it is me that talks bullshit, it is nothing more than opinions, thats all.

I must hold my hands up tonight though, the cameo from Chaplow looked really impressive.

You have to hand it to MM, he certainly seems to know his stuff when it comes to searching out bargains.

[marko69]

He's paid to play football......, not wear a codpiece and sing "word up"........, STOP PRETENDING TO BE "CAMEO" CHAPLOW.

[hallamblue]

If we're talking financials, the scary thing is ME will never make up that debt if we don't get promoted to the Prem. I certainly don't think ME should be frivolous...but he is a very successful business man, so surely there's a way to enhance our promotion push. And now with the rumors about Knockaert, maybe ME has found a way. I really hope Varney does turn out to be a shrewd bit of business...not sure about Chaplow, but hey-ho as MM would say...maybe he'll be useful.

Mike if you think fans are over-reacting now, you just wait if we lose to Birmingham and Norwich! However, I've said it before and I'll say it again Bluemike...you're a better fan than I am. I'm glad we have people like you to keep us believing, but you're also gonna have to put up with the skeptics I'm afraid.

COYBs!!!!!!!!!!! Let's kick the Brummies teeth in!!!! (football wise )

4-2 owzat!!....... Dentures for the entire Brummie team, duly on order!

[arana peligrosa]

He's paid to play football......, not wear a codpiece and sing "word up"........, STOP PRETENDING TO BE "CAMEO" CHAPLOW.

That's going to be lost on so many people on here.

Did Reading play this night also ? Would be interesting to see how their latest opposition fared. Edit, it reads a 3 - 0 loss at Huddersfield ? Kind of makes it all the more bemusing we couldn't put one strike past them this last weekend.

[Bluemike]

We wont beat Brum Tuesday, under Rowlett they have more fighting spirit than us, and can score goals, at the moment we cant on a regular week in week out basis perform both halves of a game, take it by the scruff of the neck and absolutely stuff teams we should dominate, Mick will big them up pre match talk, his words will be, their in a false position and are better than their current league position, he said that about f****ing Rotherham, Wigan, Brighton, etc, excuses, well in that case we are in a false position as well as if they are better than us then we should be in and around lower to mid table, he goes on and on Blah Blah oh it was just one of those unfortunate games, and we couldn't get going ran out of steam and ideas, stop bigging teams up Mick, and if we don't soon get back to 4 3 3 like we were, and stop this 4 4 2 f*****ing hoof ball, drop Smith and Anderson, and Tabb, keep Bishop in and try Connolly or Stewart quick wingers, play Parr, Berra, Chambers and Clarke as a back four drop Mings to the bench, otherwise we will get stuffed up at Carrott road next Sunday for sure and about 21'000 town fans all think the same.

And why is it Derby can sign Bent, Ince, Lingard etc, to bolster their push, and we sign has been's Varney, & Chaplow, FFS, we have been punching well above our weight for some time now, and we are still in a commanding position to sign much better loan players than Varney or Chaplow, Murray of Palace cant get a full game only bench warming, but he scored yesterday off the bench, if Mick cant do the play offs or better this season then bring in the likes of Warburton from Brentford, Oh I just remembered we are £80 million in debt and rising, we abide strictly to the FFP rules, our budget on players is naff all £100'000 tops, it all looks good on record only £150'000 spent punching well above our weight, but it will all end in tears I feel by May, we had great opportunity to just sign some quality Loans in the transfer window, this season has been our best chance yet to get into the Premier league, and I can see it all going out the window due to lack of investment at this crucial stage of the season, I'm sure our current squad aint strong enough for the final push, so Mick at least play 4 3 3 get the f****ing ball down on the deck and start to play some entertaining footie for the fans, if we the loyal fans can see what needs changing why the f**k cant you.

Keep them coming Ashford.

[ashfordblue]

I certainly will Mikey boy, at least we went 4 3 3 sort of, and as I said Brum gave us a freight & a fight, they can score goals its just converting them into wins, and it could have been worse, but we prevailed and scrambled home, I'm glad that Chaplow had a good sub appearance, makes me feel a lot better, but I think for Sunday's game up the road this will be an entirely different game, at least we have some variation in team selection now, will Gerken come in for flapper Bal?? if we do turn up and Mick gees every one up, I think this will be a cracker of a game, we are not that bad on our travels, just also have a feeling Mick will change it for Sunday, we could see 4 4 2 trying to hit on the break, I hope not our best results have come from 4 3 3, a win on Sunday will be a dream result, from crackpot Ash