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The Town are …
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:32 pm
by hallamblue
Going UP , aren’t they!

Re: The Town are …
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:19 pm
by LizinSpain
It would be nice but will the be ready for the PL after just 1 year in the Championship?? just chucking that thought out there. I really would love back to back promotions but WHEN we do go up I want us ready to stay there for a bloody long time! #coyb #itid
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:52 pm
by marko69
Agreed. Like Crystal Palace. I personally see them as “a wee club”, but seem to have the EPL sussed out…… years there and never really in relegation battles.
Play-offs would be a real bonus for ITFC but not sure annihilation's in season 24/25 will help Gamechangers long term vision. Could set the club back in reality.
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:50 pm
by number 9
Honestly think we can make the playoffs, but still think we need defensive reinforcements. Yes we had a lot of clean sheets, but Championship strikers won’t be as forgiving. I suppose I should be patient since we’ve waited more than 20 years for an uptick. Regardless, it’s nice proclaiming I’m an Ipswich fan without the resounding disclaimers of the past…always following up with, we ‘were’ one of the best teams in Europe in the early 1980s.
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:23 pm
by AzzurroMark
In keeping with the OP, this feature story certainly paints a very attractive picture of Ipswich and their potential this season.
https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/23698101.i ... l-pundits/
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:11 pm
by marko69
For me, (and please, only opinion), I see articles like these as unnecessary pressure on Kieron McKenna and the lads. (Thats NOT aimed at you, Azzurro on here, defo not) …. Just about all these tips from the pundits.
Its been a tough 4 seasons in L1. Been a struggle really and only as far back as Bristol Rovers in Feb 2023. The manager and lads then dug deep after a few additions and did everyone proud. It was great and that day knowing SheffWed were out of it was memorable.
But……… its going to take that and a lot more to be battling at the top of this very tough league. I just feel that consolidating Championship status is the “less pressurised” way to go for the good of the team. Its going to be VERY difficult. Again, for me, I cant quite figure out what they are basing the top 2 predictions on.
But ——>> will be the first wearing the “Back in the Big Time” t-shirt.
No pressure Kieron ——>> DON’T GET RELEGATED!

Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:20 pm
by AzzurroMark
marko69 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:11 pm
For me, (and please, only opinion), I see articles like these as unnecessary pressure on Kieron McKenna and the lads. (Thats NOT aimed at you, Azzurro on here, defo not) …. Just about all these tips from the pundits.
Its been a tough 4 seasons in L1. Been a struggle really and only as far back as Bristol Rovers in Feb 2023. The manager and lads then dug deep after a few additions and did everyone proud. It was great and that day knowing SheffWed were out of it was memorable.
But……… its going to take that and a lot more to be battling at the top of this very tough league. I just feel that consolidating Championship status is the “less pressurised” way to go for the good of the team. Its going to be VERY difficult. Again, for me, I cant quite figure out what they are basing the top 2 predictions on.
But ——>> will be the first wearing the “Back in the Big Time” t-shirt.
No pressure Kieron ——>> DON’T GET RELEGATED!
Great balanced post Marko, you harbinger of doom you

(joking, of course). While it is nice to read outside opinions praising ITFC, we had a lot of that from opposing managers and players last season, trying to score psychological points over KM and the boys. KM keeping his players level-headed and humble is key! Something he appeared to handle well last season.
It is that element of our fan base who need to read your post. Those, who if we end up with say 3 or less points from the first 3 games. They are the ones who worry me in truth.
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
by number 9
Don’t know why the perception of us doing well in the Championship is a negative. I guess some fans are still not sold on where we are right now….probably the same fans who loved Mick. We may not get promoted, but we’ll be in the mix. Stop being pussies and get onboard!
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:13 pm
by marko69
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
Don’t know why the perception of us doing well in the Championship is a negative.
It's not.
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
I guess some fans are still not sold on where we are right now
No one knows. A "championship" ball hasn't been kicked yet.
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
Probably the same fans who loved Mick.
Maybe. Who knows?
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
but we’ll be in the mix
Based on......., well, opinion?
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
Stop being pussies and get onboard
Think everyone on this forum is onboard. For sure.
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:25 pm
by number 9
Always happy to have Marko dissect my posts lol!
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:26 pm
by marko69
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:42 pm
by number 9
marko69 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:26 pm


More Cow bell!
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:49 pm
by marko69
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:15 pm
by number 9
Makes me wanna have some tapas!
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:25 pm
by LizinSpain
number 9 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 pm
Don’t know why the perception of us doing well in the Championship is a negative. I guess some fans are still not sold on where we are right now….probably the same fans who loved Mick. We may not get promoted, but we’ll be in the mix. Stop being pussies and get onboard!
Oh, I'm so onboard! Just trying to be a teeny bit cautious. Back to back promotions would be amazing and I'd be the first one cracking open the fizz to celebrate!! #coyb
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:12 pm
by smaltydude
Althought it would be nice I doubt we would go up this season. I can see next season being the one we strive for promotion
Re: The Town are …
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:27 pm
by hallamblue
Just a bit of wishful thinking on my part really

Re: The Town are …
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:13 pm
by LizinSpain
hallamblue wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:27 pm
Just a bit of wishful thinking on my part really
Nothing wrong with that!


Re: The Town are …
Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:05 pm
by hallamblue
….I’m wishing just that bit harder now after today ha ha …
