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Should be an interesting game today and a chance to see the new and improved Ipswich Town. Seeing how we fare against a Premier League side will be good, though not too much should be read into a friendly result i feel.

Hopefully we will see a more exciting playing style, but on the reverse, how our defence (with no new additions to its heart) will handle the pace & trickery of the likes of Zaha. Much has been mentioned of the lack of a new experienced CB, but perhaps with a better quality defensive midfielder and what appears to be a decent keeper now, our defence may grow in confidence.

Enjoy the game, those of you going. Will look forward to hearing your views later.

Hey Azzurro……. Thinking if a Jack Ross Hibs side can defeat a very decent Arteta Arsenal side (at home)……. Then a newly formed Cookie Monster side can do a number on a Vieira Palace side (at home)

Tuesday 26th November 2019. Ipswich 0 Wycombe Wanderers 0. The last time I visited Portman Road. The last 18 months have been very hard for me.

I am so excited to be going back today. I live 5 minutes from the Ground and I pass by it every day on the Bus to Work. I can't wait to get back inside my Happy Place.

lucy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:00 pm

Tuesday 26th November 2019. Ipswich 0 Wycombe Wanderers 0. The last time I visited Portman Road. The last 18 months have been very hard for me.

I am so excited to be going back today. I live 5 minutes from the Ground and I pass by it every day on the Bus to Work. I can't wait to get back inside my Happy Place.

Pleased for you and like minded fans. It must have been torture passing the ground every day? Let's hope the new team make up for that lost time.

COYB

AzzurroMark wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:17 pm

lucy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:00 pm

Tuesday 26th November 2019. Ipswich 0 Wycombe Wanderers 0. The last time I visited Portman Road. The last 18 months have been very hard for me.

I am so excited to be going back today. I live 5 minutes from the Ground and I pass by it every day on the Bus to Work. I can't wait to get back inside my Happy Place.

Pleased for you and like minded fans. It must have been torture passing the ground every day? Let's hope the new team make up for that lost time.

COYB

It was worse going there in January and testing positive for Covid. There is a mobile testing site in the Car Park.

I went on Wednesday to buy my Ticket for today's game. I was so excited just to be in the Club Shop so being back in the Ground today will be so Amazing.

First time to Portman Road for some time, it may only be a friendly but I'm looking forward to it. COYB'S

Will you be keeping us informed Mike? Anyway enjoy COYB!

Bluemike wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:07 pm

First time to Portman Road for some time, it may only be a friendly but I'm looking forward to it. COYB'S

Same here. I'm not fussed about the result, I'm just happy to be back where I feel happy.

Just remember those that live within close proximity to the stadium. You have a certain privilege that many are unable. All right crowds haven't been allowed in as they should given the circumstances but it's there, on your door, so to speak, you carry the wishes and ambitions of others that can't attend particularly as regular as may be possible.

Should be good for the new look squad to face off with a Premier League outfit, would imagine Cook will field as many of the new signings / loans as he is able. Won't be overly upset to be beaten, they're two leagues above us after all (and) furthermore it's a pre-season runabout, no-one's going to be giving 100 per cent or fully committed to the cause. Would wish for a win or if not that, positive score / performance all the same. Two teams years back on the wrong end of a 9 - 0 score, which invariably comes to the fore whenever we play each other.

saint jude wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:30 pm

Just remember those that live within close proximity to the stadium. You have a certain privilege that many are unable.

There is a statement that’d never in a million years be said to Hibs supporters.
If i lived near Easter Road Stadium…….. number one on the priority list would be ——-> move house!

marko69 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:37 pm

saint jude wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:30 pm

Just remember those that live within close proximity to the stadium. You have a certain privilege that many are unable.

There is a statement that’d never in a million years be said to Hibs supporters.
If i lived near Easter Road Stadium…….. number one on the priority list would be ——-> move house!

Trust me living so close to the Stadium I have felt very privileged at times and also very . At least when I did watch if it was a poor Game I didn't have far to walk Home.

Team news (EATD)


Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace - 3pm
Ipswich Town: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Penney, Nsiala, Woolfenden, Humphreys, Burns, Harper, Pigott, Norwood, Fraser

Subs: Holy, Bonagen, Armin, Ndaba, Clements, Nwabuele, Alexander, Mealy, Ward, Dobra, Bonne, Jackson

Any thoughts on that? Surprised Jackson is named (based on earlier newspaper suggestions.

Jackson on the bench but no kenlock or Downes.

Think most will be incredibly pi$$ed off if KVY picks up a knock or something more serious. Snowflake that he is.

And edit to add......., Nsiala? I mean, yes, he can do a job etc and he can be a favourite for fans....... But after two months of close season, can the club not find someone a bit better? Someone who makes you feel they aren't minutes away from an absolute f**king howler?

AzzurroMark wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:17 pm

Team news (EATD)


Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace - 3pm
Ipswich Town: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Penney, Nsiala, Woolfenden, Humphreys, Burns, Harper, Pigott, Norwood, Fraser

Subs: Holy, Bonagen, Armin, Ndaba, Clements, Nwabuele, Alexander, Mealy, Ward, Dobra, Bonne, Jackson

Any thoughts on that? Surprised Jackson is named (based on earlier newspaper suggestions.

Getting him in the shop window? Can’t see he’s got a future here.

Bonagen is apparently a misspelt Donacien.

Evans injured?

tangfastic wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:43 pm

AzzurroMark wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:17 pm

Team news (EATD)


Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace - 3pm
Ipswich Town: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Penney, Nsiala, Woolfenden, Humphreys, Burns, Harper, Pigott, Norwood, Fraser

Subs: Holy, Bonagen, Armin, Ndaba, Clements, Nwabuele, Alexander, Mealy, Ward, Dobra, Bonne, Jackson

Any thoughts on that? Surprised Jackson is named (based on earlier newspaper suggestions.

Getting him in the shop window? Can’t see he’s got a future here.

Bonagen is apparently a misspelt Donacien.

Evans injured?

Haha, didn't pick up on that.
As for Evans, must be a concern if he is injured already.

Good start to the Game. I like the look of Wes Burns and our Number 2 but I don't know his name

lucy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:12 pm

Good start to the Game. I like the look of Wes Burns and our Number 7 but I don't know his name

Wes Burns is down on the team sheet as number 7, Lucy. Maybe you like Wes Burns a lot.

tangfastic wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:19 pm

lucy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 3:12 pm

Good start to the Game. I like the look of Wes Burns and our Number 7 but I don't know his name

Wes Burns is down on the team sheet as number 7, Lucy. Maybe you like Wes Burns a lot.

That or she has cunningly changed it to Number 2!

It looked like a 7 I think it's Kane Vincent Young. The Normal Squad Numbers aren't being used. But anyway good start to Game although Palace should of scored.

How strong is the palace like up? I really rate Eze.

Decent enough performance, really like the look of Wes Burns, Jon Piggot and Hladky in goal, Burns has really good movement and a good cross on him, Toto at the back has been solid and made Two or Three very timely blocks. Its a pretty strong Palace team and considering it's pretty much the first time our boys have played together its been encouraging so far.

Heard some worrying news that Evans has done his Achilles and its not great hopefully its bull but knowing our luck.....

I hope it’s not serious with Evans. He’d be a big player for us in that midfield.

2nd half we have started ok but again Palace should of scored.

Norwood looks like he can drive faster on the Road then he can run on a Football Pitch

lucy wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:14 pm

Norwood looks like he can drive faster on the Road then he can run on a Football Pitch

Well with Piggot and Bonne as other options he will need to pull his finger out.

The New GK has pulled off some impressive saves in this 2nd half. Bye Bye Holy.

Paul Cook not afraid to shout either. I'm in the Co-Op Stand Upper Tier and can hear him Word for Word.

Pen to palace 0-1

Ipswich 0 Palace 1 Zaha Penalty. To be fair they could easily be 2/3-0 ahead.