League 1 - Ipswich Town vs Crewe Alexandra Preview & Matchday Thread

[goldandblack]

Great start need to get this done before half time.

Kerry, does this mean what I think it means, (+/- 2min Scores 5 points) was 3 mins I put 7 mins, so do i get nothing

[Charnwood]

East Stand: That is a picture of the East Stand taken on its completion in August 1971. Within hours of the 1970-71 season ending an army of workmen began to dismantle the old wooden "chicken run", parts of which dated back to before the First World War, before painstakingly reconstructing it at Foxhall Stadium, the home of Ipswich Witches Speedway Team. In its place rose a 3,700 seater grandstand, 55 feet high and 255 feet wide complete with bar and restaurant, costing £180,000. Remarkably the project was completed in just 102 days and officially opened by Sir Alf Ramsey on the opening day of the season: 14th August 1971. I bought my first season ticket in the stand a couple of weeks later - it cost me £15.

The stand was extended in time for the 6th round FA cup tie against Leeds on 8th March 1975 with a record 38,010 spectators in the ground.
It would take 4 games before Town finally beat Leeds at a neutral venue: Leicester City's Filbert Street ground. No penalty shoot-outs in those days!
(Thanks to Mel Henderson & Paul Voller for detail taken from their book: The Essential History of Ipswich Town)

Great post verulam and some good memories to recall. I was in the North Stand for the record attendance game even though I was living in Norwich at the time and the atmosphere was fantastic. I missed the replay at Elland Road which was just too far to travel for a Tuesday night game although I did go to the second and third replays at Filbert Street, the later which was John Warks town debut. Until we beat WBA at Highbury a few years later the win against Leeds at Leicester that night was one of my most memorable FA Cup ties.

[AzzurroMark]

Great start need to get this done before half time.

Kerry, does this mean what I think it means, (+/- 2min Scores 5 points) was 3 mins I put 7 mins, so do i get nothing

Nothing for that. But 5 for the OG.

[goldandblack]

Great start need to get this done before half time.

Kerry, does this mean what I think it means, (+/- 2min Scores 5 points) was 3 mins I put 7 mins, so do i get nothing

Nothing for that. But 5 for the OG.

shame i need the points LOL. suppose i will get the 5-0 correct tho

[Charnwood]

Holy sh*t I’ve missed the start thanks to the time difference which I’ve mis calculated. Next problem will be getting my grandson away from the tv watching Man City v West Ham.

[goldandblack]

East Stand: That is a picture of the East Stand taken on its completion in August 1971. Within hours of the 1970-71 season ending an army of workmen began to dismantle the old wooden "chicken run", parts of which dated back to before the First World War, before painstakingly reconstructing it at Foxhall Stadium, the home of Ipswich Witches Speedway Team. In its place rose a 3,700 seater grandstand, 55 feet high and 255 feet wide complete with bar and restaurant, costing £180,000. Remarkably the project was completed in just 102 days and officially opened by Sir Alf Ramsey on the opening day of the season: 14th August 1971. I bought my first season ticket in the stand a couple of weeks later - it cost me £15.

The stand was extended in time for the 6th round FA cup tie against Leeds on 8th March 1975 with a record 38,010 spectators in the ground.
It would take 4 games before Town finally beat Leeds at a neutral venue: Leicester City's Filbert Street ground. No penalty shoot-outs in those days!
(Thanks to Mel Henderson & Paul Voller for detail taken from their book: The Essential History of Ipswich Town)

Great post verulam and some good memories to recall. I was in the North Stand for the record attendance game even though I was living in Norwich at the time and the atmosphere was fantastic. I missed the replay at Elland Road which was just too far to travel for a Tuesday night game although I did go to the second and third replays at Filbert Street, the later which was John Warks town debut. Until we beat WBA at Highbury a few years later the win against Leeds at Leicester that night was one of my most memorable FA Cup ties.

My missus (All White) went to all those games v Leeds United except the last one where Leeds lost, still blames herself, Andy,

[Kerry Blue]

Kerry, does this mean what I think it means, (+/- 2min Scores 5 points) was 3 mins I put 7 mins, so do i get nothing

Nothing for that. But 5 for the OG.

shame i need the points LOL. suppose i will get the 5-0 correct tho

Same here.

[AzzurroMark]

I don't know, Crewe seem to be growing in confidence and pass the ball around quite well!

[goldandblack]

I don't know, Crewe seem to be growing in confidence and pass the ball around quite well!

give it time mate, 2nd half 1 goal every ten minutes will do

[AzzurroMark]

Celina what a peach

[Kerry Blue]

Class just class what a goal

[Steve and Jo]

And there's not many players in this league that can do that

Get at them in the second let and don't let Crewe settle

[AzzurroMark]

As frustrating as Bersant is, he has a sublime ability to score a goal of that quality.

[goldandblack]

only 3 to go
thats now only 1 goal every 15 mins

[Kerry Blue]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

[goldandblack]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

[goldandblack]

As frustrating as Bersant is, he has a sublime ability to score a goal of that quality.

is he still on loan from Swansea or have the Town signed him now

[Charnwood]

East Stand: That is a picture of the East Stand taken on its completion in August 1971. Within hours of the 1970-71 season ending an army of workmen began to dismantle the old wooden "chicken run", parts of which dated back to before the First World War, before painstakingly reconstructing it at Foxhall Stadium, the home of Ipswich Witches Speedway Team. In its place rose a 3,700 seater grandstand, 55 feet high and 255 feet wide complete with bar and restaurant, costing £180,000. Remarkably the project was completed in just 102 days and officially opened by Sir Alf Ramsey on the opening day of the season: 14th August 1971. I bought my first season ticket in the stand a couple of weeks later - it cost me £15.

The stand was extended in time for the 6th round FA cup tie against Leeds on 8th March 1975 with a record 38,010 spectators in the ground.
It would take 4 games before Town finally beat Leeds at a neutral venue: Leicester City's Filbert Street ground. No penalty shoot-outs in those days!
(Thanks to Mel Henderson & Paul Voller for detail taken from their book: The Essential History of Ipswich Town)

Great post verulam and some good memories to recall. I was in the North Stand for the record attendance game even though I was living in Norwich at the time and the atmosphere was fantastic. I missed the replay at Elland Road which was just too far to travel for a Tuesday night game although I did go to the second and third replays at Filbert Street, the later which was John Warks town debut. Until we beat WBA at Highbury a few years later the win against Leeds at Leicester that night was one of my most memorable FA Cup ties.

My missus (All White) went to all those games v Leeds United except the last one where Leeds lost, still blames herself, Andy,

I’m guessing she’s a Leeds fan John, thank god she stayed away cos at that time I don’t think I could have afforded to go to a fourth replay.

[Charnwood]

As frustrating as Bersant is, he has a sublime ability to score a goal of that quality.

is he still on loan from Swansea or have the Town signed him now

I think he’s still on a season’s loan.

[Charnwood]

At least I’ve now got the tv controls and can watch the second half.

I’ve not seen the second goal yet but some are talking about it being the best goal ever scored at Portman Road which takes some believing, but I guess it depends on how many years someone has been going there.

[Magicmark]

Great we are 2 up,sublime goal by Bersant,frustrating to watch at times,Crewe have had their chances.probably need another one or 2 to make sure we get the win

[goldandblack]

Great post verulam and some good memories to recall. I was in the North Stand for the record attendance game even though I was living in Norwich at the time and the atmosphere was fantastic. I missed the replay at Elland Road which was just too far to travel for a Tuesday night game although I did go to the second and third replays at Filbert Street, the later which was John Warks town debut. Until we beat WBA at Highbury a few years later the win against Leeds at Leicester that night was one of my most memorable FA Cup ties.

My missus (All White) went to all those games v Leeds United except the last one where Leeds lost, still blames herself, Andy,

I’m guessing she’s a Leeds fan John, thank god she stayed away cos at that time I don’t think I could have afforded to go to a fourth replay.

Yeah she couldn't afford to go either to that last match, and correct she is a Leeds fan,

[goldandblack]

Great we are 2 up,sublime goal by Bersant,frustrating to watch at times,Crewe have had their chances.probably need another one or 2 to make sure we get the win

no its another 3 goals you need,

Ive been counting the attendance and its 20,151,

[Charnwood]

Great we are 2 up,sublime goal by Bersant,frustrating to watch at times,Crewe have had their chances.probably need another one or 2 to make sure we get the win

3-0 would be nice, that was my prediction.

[Kerry Blue]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

On ifollow £140 for the season but Portugal is where I'm living.

[AzzurroMark]

At least I’ve now got the tv controls and can watch the second half.

I’ve not seen the second goal yet but some are talking about it being the best goal ever scored at Portman Road which takes some believing, but I guess it depends on how many years someone has been going there.

This season perhaps yes, but not beyond that

[Charnwood]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

It’s easier to watch in Spain than the UK, in fact you can watch every Saturday afternoon game.

[goldandblack]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

On ifollow £140 for the season but Portugal is where I'm living.

Oh yeah sorry, Portugal? Wolves second home that's worth the money for the season, also just one winning night at the greyhounds for you mate,

[goldandblack]

I believe before this season Celina hadn't scored for around two years and he certainly enjoyed that.

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

It’s easier to watch in Spain than the UK, in fact you can watch every Saturday afternoon game.

probably cheaper then to get a flight to Spain every Sat than to actually go to the matches

[Kerry Blue]

how are you watching this Kerry in Spain, or you back here

On ifollow £140 for the season but Portugal is where I'm living.

Oh yeah sorry, Portugal? Wolves second home that's worth the money for the season, also just one winning night at the greyhounds for you mate,

I backed a horse yesterday it finished last