Ipswich Town v Barnsley preview and matchday thread

[Bluemike]

LOL Dubai, I thought exactly the same thing, while I still expect them to be up there this is a reminder if ever one was needed that this is one tough son of a bitch league where you never get an easy game, everyone can beay everyone and that is what makes it so special.

[marko69]

Nice to see Newcastle get off to the expected flier last night ............ not.

Welcome to the Championship Toon Army

Wish I could laugh along, but money was lost!

Tell you something, Rafa is taking a big gamble with the Toon job. Nothing else but the league title is expected in the North East. If he doesn't deliver, it's not going to look good for future jobs. Yes, British people know how difficult the Championship is. Not so sure top Italian, Spanish or German big wigs appreciate how difficult it is. They'll see Rafa not winning a league containing Burton Albion. Who?

[Shed on tour]

Have to be honest and say that for me the first game of the season buzz just isn't there this morning.
Whether it is because my expectations for this season are lower or I prefer away games to home games I don't know. Will be good to meet up with people I haven't seen for a few months though.
I'm sure a nice 4-0 win today would bring all the enthusiasm back though!

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

well today all the pre-season speculation ends and we finally see if we do intend to play a different style this season.
I have to say that I'm more optimistic about our chances than I was this time last season.
Will be interesting to see the team selection - which defender will be left out, Smith or Berra?
Also I am expecting a midfield 4 with Skuse and Bishop central and the 2 new players wide right and left.
And up front I expect to see Murphy and McGoldrick.
I don't think it's all going to be one way this game, but can see us winning 3-1.

[hallamblue]

I think Smith will be left out. But I would like to see Webster: Smith combo.

I can see
....................Bart..................

Chambo...Berra.....Webster....Knudsen

............Skuse................

Ward....Bishop......Grant

.......Sears......Murphy......

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

I think Smith will be left out. But I would like to see Webster: Smith combo.

I can see
....................Bart..................

Chambo...Berra.....Webster....Knudsen

............Skuse................

Ward....Bishop......Grant

.......Sears......Murphy......

very similar to my preferred line-up then Liz:
................Bart................
Chambers..Webster..Smith..Knudsen
...................Skuse...................
Ward...........Bishop.............Grant
......Murphy..........McGoldrick.......

[Bluemike]

I dont see both new boys starting, I see :-

.............Bart...............

Chambo....Webster....Berra....Knudsen

Bish....Skuse....Bru.......Ward


Murphy.............Sears

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

I dont see both new boys starting, I see :-

.............Bart...............

Chambo....Webster....Berra....Knudsen

Bish....Skuse....Bru.......Ward


Murphy.............Sears

well I think it's great that you and Liz and I can all come up with different teams and they all look good on paper.
Of course, I think mine is best, but we can discuss that later

[Bluemike]

I dont see both new boys starting, I see :-

.............Bart...............

Chambo....Webster....Berra....Knudsen

Bish....Skuse....Bru.......Ward


Murphy.............Sears

well I think it's great that you and Liz and I can all come up with different teams and they all look good on paper.
Of course, I think mine is best, but we can discuss that later

LOL, looking forward to it mate, just like the great Brian Clough said, we will sit down, discuss and all agree i am correct LOL.

[Dubai Blue]

I'm with Bluemike's lineup in principle but not so sure that Berra will start...........

[herforder]

The two Grants may not start the game, but am pretty sure both will see some action during the afternoon.

[marko69]

but am pretty sure both will see some action during the afternoon.

Let's hope it's not the horizontal body of Bart, outstretched arm, straining for more length, as the ball hits the postage stamp.

[herforder]

but am pretty sure both will see some action during the afternoon.

Let's hope it's not the horizontal body of Bart, outstretched arm, straining for more length, as the ball hits the postage stamp.

Still more exciting than some of last term's stuff!

[herforder]

Starting line up:

Bart, Chambo, Webster, Berra, Knudsen
Skuse, Bru, Bish, Sears
Murph, McG

Subs:

Gerks, Smith, Digby, Ward, Grant, Douglas

[derick_ipsw]

Starting line up:

Bart, Chambo, Webster, Berra, Knudsen
Skuse, Bru, Bish, Sears
Murph, McG

Subs:

Gerks, Smith, Digby, Ward, Grant, Douglas

You sad boring tit McCarthy, you should be playing the Grant twins. FFS Boring same old sh*te.

[Dubai Blue]

Boring? really? Bish, Bru, Sears, Murph, McG?

That's not boring.

[Dubai Blue]

Anyone know of a stream, commentary, Quasar you normally have a handle on that......

[shamm]

Mick Mills says that our new defence pair are struggling to understand each other.
Barnsley having the better chances.
I really feel for Smith today.

[Dubai Blue]

Bloody hell, the Grants come on at half time and right away a goal.

Grant Ward you beauty!!!

[shamm]

easy equaliser.

1-1

[phily bon bon]

How can we concede so quickly.

[lucy]

2-1 Grant Ward

[lucy]

Penalty

3-1 McGoldrick

[shamm]

Unbelievable.
Absolute magic opening day.

[derick_ipsw]

Starting line up:

Bart, Chambo, Webster, Berra, Knudsen
Skuse, Bru, Bish, Sears
Murph, McG

Subs:

Gerks, Smith, Digby, Ward, Grant, Douglas

You sad boring tit McCarthy, you should be playing the Grant twins. FFS Boring same old sh*te.

I rest my case!!

[lucy]

Grant Ward amazing debut for him.

[lucy]

3-2 grrrr Come on Town defend better!!

[phily bon bon]

I guess we will do it the Ipswich Town way. 5-4

[shamm]

Need a goal to settle the nerves.

[lucy]

4-2 Grant Ward Hattrick