Premier League - Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Preview & Matchday Thread
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There’s no doubt KM could have made better decisions as far as tweaking the formation and player selection. However, this is his first managerial job in the Premier League in addition to having an inferior squad compared to most of the other teams.
Like I’ve said many times, it doesn’t matter what the formation is if the players aren’t executing and contributing to the game plan. We’re not the worst team right now, and we’ve pulled off a couple surprises and I credit both KM and the players.
Hallam mentioned our lacking midfield in another thread and I completely agree with that assessment. I’ve also said many times our midfield is frequently none existent. I’m a bit worried we haven’t secured another striker and in my mind another strong midfielder. I know January is a difficult transfer window, but obviously we really need more help.
One more thing, for me Davis could contribute a lot more if he’s played as a dedicated attacking midfielder. Townsend should be able to fill in nicely at LB. Okay so speaking of formations, why not 4-3-3 or 4-3-2-1 with Davis in midfield?
Like I’ve said many times, it doesn’t matter what the formation is if the players aren’t executing and contributing to the game plan. We’re not the worst team right now, and we’ve pulled off a couple surprises and I credit both KM and the players.
Hallam mentioned our lacking midfield in another thread and I completely agree with that assessment. I’ve also said many times our midfield is frequently none existent. I’m a bit worried we haven’t secured another striker and in my mind another strong midfielder. I know January is a difficult transfer window, but obviously we really need more help.
One more thing, for me Davis could contribute a lot more if he’s played as a dedicated attacking midfielder. Townsend should be able to fill in nicely at LB. Okay so speaking of formations, why not 4-3-3 or 4-3-2-1 with Davis in midfield?
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What's windows 11 and 95, are they double glazed?Ricco wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2025 6:24 pmWasn't my point though and I don't think it was Shabbas. I was one of the first people on here to talk about changing system and trying something different.
My issue is that it shouldn't be 442 as the variation, no one plays it for a reason. Try something different by all means, just not that.
It feels a bit like if my old man would ring me up and start criticising windows 11, and then suggesting we should try windows 95 for a while instead.
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Re: Premier League - Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Preview & Matchday Thread
City seem to have come out the other side of the slump they were recently in. That does not augur well for us. Logic dictates that we will suffer a heavy loss. That is what I voted for.
And yet, part of me clings to the faint hope that we can get something from the game. Yes, City seem back on track, but they have not been as fluid nor as dominant as they usually are. We also have a knack of pulling out very good performances against 'footballing' sides like Spurs and Chelsea. This one is, in some ways, a free hit. Almost nobody expects us to get anything from it. I hope we can pull of a big surprise.
And yet, part of me clings to the faint hope that we can get something from the game. Yes, City seem back on track, but they have not been as fluid nor as dominant as they usually are. We also have a knack of pulling out very good performances against 'footballing' sides like Spurs and Chelsea. This one is, in some ways, a free hit. Almost nobody expects us to get anything from it. I hope we can pull of a big surprise.
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Yer, the timing of their re found form is immaculate until it lol !!
IF we could get a point today I'd be very happy....... guess I'm gonna be disappointed eh!
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IF we could get a point today I'd be very happy....... guess I'm gonna be disappointed eh!
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When you wake up and really have no enthusiasm for the football whatsoever, sad really.
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Anyway, moving on, my team, more chance of becoming pope.....
Walton
Godfrey O'Shea Greaves
Philogene Morsy Cajuste Taylor Davis
Broadhead Delap
3-5-2
Walton
Godfrey O'Shea Greaves
Philogene Morsy Cajuste Taylor Davis
Broadhead Delap
3-5-2
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Like the look of that 

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Drops Broadhead, f**king idiot
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And plays Jack Clarke, what the actual f*ck is the idiot thinking
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Don't really get the negativity before a ball's been kicked.
Two seasons ago in league 1, now about to play the richest and possibly best team in the world. We'll probably get beat, but maybe not. We've got a great young manager, he's made a few mistakes (easy to spot retrospectively) but we're in with a good chance of staying up.
COYBs!
Two seasons ago in league 1, now about to play the richest and possibly best team in the world. We'll probably get beat, but maybe not. We've got a great young manager, he's made a few mistakes (easy to spot retrospectively) but we're in with a good chance of staying up.
COYBs!
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I just wish McKenna would f*ck off tbh
Clearly just my opinion
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Because he doesn't seem to learn from what's come beforeJohnnyB wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:30 pmDon't really get the negativity before a ball's been kicked.
Two seasons ago in league 1, now about to play the richest and possibly best team in the world. We'll probably get beat, but maybe not. We've got a great young manager, he's made a few mistakes (easy to spot retrospectively) but we're in with a good chance of staying up.
COYBs!

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Feel compelled to post. Firstly thank you JohnnyB for your sensible post, it is good to read. I have only been reading the match day & January transfer threads, but see that, very sadly, little has changed. Yes, it's a forum, everyone has their views, everyone can do a better job than KM it seems (and I get that it is borne out of frustration from some of our most loyal supporters who get to be closer to the action than I ever have been or will do, I respect that). I have read many calls for changes (albeit mostly in formation) even though right from the outset KM said he believes in more of a fluid system rather than particular formations.JohnnyB wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:30 pmDon't really get the negativity before a ball's been kicked.
Two seasons ago in league 1, now about to play the richest and possibly best team in the world. We'll probably get beat, but maybe not. We've got a great young manager, he's made a few mistakes (easy to spot retrospectively) but we're in with a good chance of staying up.
COYBs!
Nathan Broadhead is a player that quite a few on here referenced as a bit of a sick note (and while it seems that may be aimed at you particularly Mike (on the back of your frustrated comment above) it is more of a general tarring with a brush! NB is not long back from a long injury, played 99 minutes of football on Thursday (and it's in my personal opinion him not starting today was always in KM's thinking). I can only imagine the outcry if Broadhead broke down having started today! For another thing which I believe as a fact and that Szmodics would most certainly have started over JC if fit. This is about managing your players and using your squad IMO.
I did see a comment (which I read as) about me disappearing because I didn't like it that people disagreed with my opinions. I left because of such negativity towards a manager & team who have achieved wonders in my eyes. A team which is a country mile behind EVERY other team in the PL. I felt, as I still do, it's like 'pi****G in the wind! Two sides who have vastly different stances is all brilliant for a forum, I get that. I just didn't like the snide comments, which were coming from both angles too. Whether I 'trust the process or not" is my own view point, yes, challenge it all you want, but I personally don't want to see churlish remarks made about that. I support KM to the hilt, therefore if I'm an 'a*s licker' for doing so, then I stand guilty as charged.
Just think of where this club has come from, see our manager's/teams limitations, look at some key injuries we have had, but just try to remember how fantastically well we are doing in the grand scheme of things
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Faults can be pointed out and discussed, that isn't being negative. KM just strikes me as very stubborn and as for fluidity, you're having a laugh
Everyone from fans to the opposition know what he's going to do. All some are asking for is for him to mix it up now we're in the PL.
What worked in League 1 and the Championship does not translate to the PL and the league table supports that view.
Onwards and upwards!

Everyone from fans to the opposition know what he's going to do. All some are asking for is for him to mix it up now we're in the PL.
What worked in League 1 and the Championship does not translate to the PL and the league table supports that view.
Onwards and upwards!
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I still think McKenna gives us our best chance of staying up. In my opinion Jack Clarke has a better career ahead of him than Nathan Broadhead, we just haven’t seen the best of him yet.and we’re only likely to see it if he gets more minutes on the pitch. The biggest surprise for me today is Burgess replacing Greaves although that maybe because he covers Davis better when he goes awol.
If Jack Clarke doesn’t settle we now have Philogene to slot in his place and had he played more football he would probably have started ahead of JC anyway. In my opinion this is good player management by McKenna and at least gives Jack Clarke a chance to show what he can do before he slips back in the batting order.
Looking forward to the game and hoping we don’t get thrashed.
If Jack Clarke doesn’t settle we now have Philogene to slot in his place and had he played more football he would probably have started ahead of JC anyway. In my opinion this is good player management by McKenna and at least gives Jack Clarke a chance to show what he can do before he slips back in the batting order.
Looking forward to the game and hoping we don’t get thrashed.
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Broadhead has always needed nursing, and while Clarke probably hasn't got his quality, he is quicker, which could help on the counter... where most of our opportunities surely will be coming from today.
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Well said Charners, it surprised me and it was good to see Axel on the benchCharnwood wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:20 pmI still think McKenna gives us our best chance of staying up. In my opinion Jack Clarke has a better career ahead of him than Nathan Broadhead, we just haven’t seen the best of him yet.and we’re only likely to see it if he gets more minutes on the pitch. The biggest surprise for me today is Burgess replacing Greaves although that maybe because he covers Davis better when he goes awol.
If Jack Clarke doesn’t settle we now have Philogene to slot in his place and had he played more football he would probably have started ahead of JC anyway. In my opinion this is good player management by McKenna and at least gives Jack Clarke a chance to show what he can do before he slips back in the batting order.
Looking forward to the game and hoping we don’t get thrashed.
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I think it was a Burgess error that almost cost us on 15 mins. Where is Greaves today , is he injured again ?
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Just when I was thinking how much better we’re playing than we did on Thursday.
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30 mins gone and now 0-2 we really do need to close them down more. Unfortunately we’re up against the old version of Man City today and not the version that has been struggling of late.
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I’m sure if Muric was in goal he’d be blamed for it being 0-3 now. Man City in total control of this game and cruising, we simply can’t live with them.
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From SkySport: 'They've defended like a Championship team'.
Look forward to hearing the views of those there.
Look forward to hearing the views of those there.
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If they both played it would still be the same.

Get Hutchinson, Clarke and Cajuste off, they have been sh*t.🫣
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You don’t need be there you just need to watch it. We’re giving them far too much space, not closing them down and always appear to be a man short.
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Talking of being a man down is Morsy actually on the pitch. I’d love to know how many touches he’s had cos it won’t be many.
It’s actually quite hard to single out best player as we’ve been second best in every department after a promising start and definitely since they scored.
It’s actually quite hard to single out best player as we’ve been second best in every department after a promising start and definitely since they scored.
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Godfrey has been awful. All three goals down our left hand side.