Burton Albion vs Ipswich Town Preview & Matchday Thread

[Andym]

But we’re playing really, really well, though.

There is always a bit of a divide between those who follow results and those who watch or take in reports of performances. I follow my old team (Luton) and was delighted that they won 1-0 yesterday against 10 men. I watched Ipswich beat 11 men 1-0 and was very disappointed.

The disappointment is made worse, I think, because we are now forced to watch in isolation. The socialising aspect of the game has gone, so all that's left is the football itself. iFollow has helped us watch games - in my case, more than I would normally see, as I only managed 2 or 3 away games a season whereas now I watch them all. I'm sure I'm not alone on that score.

It is true, as some have said, that we have a number of players returning from injury and illness. While the starting line-up looked strong yesterday, maybe there were too many introduced who are not 100% fit. We can't judge that until they play but a manager should be able to. Unfortunately he is under pressure after a bad run of form, and so I imagine that he gambled that better players, while unfit, would do better than the lesser, fit ones who had been playing. If that was his plan, we should have really gone at a poor opposition, secured a 2 or 3 goal lead, and then substituted the tiring returnees. But we didn't go at them at all in the first half. some of our supposed promotion rivals (I really don't think we are in the race but some still do) had scored 2 or 3 goals yesterday before we registered a shot. That is a failure of players and manager.

[Bluemike]

......” no basis to sack Lambert”...... really ????

Have you seen his record since he’s been at this Club. At just about any other Club. Lambert would have bern sacked a year ago .

His managerial record prior to becoming Town’s manager is utterly abysmal, barely lasting more than a year at three Clubs. We’re they all wrong?

I think you need to do better research on why Paul Lambert has left clubs.

Anyway he is here till the end of the season, like it or not.

I think you need to have watched us on a regular basis to understand why Town fans want him gone and why he is regarded as yet another sh*te manager in a long line of them. Hurst failed but f*ck me at least it was in the Championship, this muppett is struggling in a league that Hurst took by storm.

[K L Blue]

After watching the last 2 games, why can't i get the John Duncan era out of my head?

[Andym]

Hurst failed but f*ck me at least it was in the Championship, this muppett is struggling in a league that Hurst took by storm.

I think that sums it up perfectly.

[valleyroad]

......” no basis to sack Lambert”...... really ????

Have you seen his record since he’s been at this Club. At just about any other Club. Lambert would have bern sacked a year ago .

His managerial record prior to becoming Town’s manager is utterly abysmal, barely lasting more than a year at three Clubs. We’re they all wrong?

I think you need to do better research on why Paul Lambert has left clubs.

Anyway he is here till the end of the season, like it or not.

I think you need to have watched us on a regular basis to understand why Town fans want him gone and why he is regarded as yet another sh*te manager in a long line of them. Hurst failed but f*ck me at least it was in the Championship, this muppett is struggling in a league that Hurst took by storm.

Sure I think that is fair enough on Lambert, I'm not saying he is doing a fantastic job. I'm not saying performances are acceptable.
What I'm saying is that he is getting back a number of players, the club is still bang in the hunt and that he is not going anywhere till the end of the season.
So there is no other alternative to 100% back the manager, team and club and maybe just maybe the performances will get there. The team started well early doors and there was a lot of optimism about. All huge injury list and covid have badly affected things but there is a long way to go.

Paul Lambert has is nowhere near as bad a manager as is being spouted by a good number on here and his record proves it. I've followed his career as a manager as he was an ex St Mirren player and it is fairly decent in the round. It is really frustrating to see the throwaway comments made about his time as a manager. Can't really be bothered saying any more on it.

The Ipswich job is getting to the point where any decent aspiring manager will bodyserve for so many reasons.

As it is I think Lambert will walk away from the job at the end of the season if Ipswich don't go up.

[hallamblue]

He’ll be sacked before he walks away. And as for “ his record speaks for itself”. Have you actually looked at his record? I’ve given you his managerial lifetime record in a link in a previous post. The facts are that he isn’t that good as a manager, hence why’s he’s been sacked so many times. He “ walked” away from one job 9nly , Blackburn. The rest he was sacked for an abysmal record. The facts are out there.



And it’s not just the few that post on here that have run out of patience with him. I was really excited when he joined us as I though5 he was a very good manager. I don’t think that now, unfortunately....... nor does this poster on Twitter/ FB it seems (and he’s not alone in his opinion of PL)

“Don’t think this Ipswich fan is happy on Twitter

Shotless after 45 mins.

Dreadful, unambitious, flat, pointless, derisory, devoid of ideas, devoid of attack, poor tactics, half-arsed, don't care. Smack in the face for fans.

Get out of our club, Evans, O'Neill and Lambert.”


Out of interest VR, have / do you ever watch Town this season or last season via iFollow?

[valleyroad]

Hurst failed but f*ck me at least it was in the Championship, this muppett is struggling in a league that Hurst took by storm.

I think that sums it up perfectly.

Hmm, Paul Lambert has taken League One by storm as well as the English Championship.
Lambert, Keane, Jewell and McCarthy have all taken the Championship by storm, some with multiple teams.
Hurst got to play-offs with Shrewsbury !

Evans is loyal to managers,lets them manage with minimal interference, invested £100m of his own money and reportedly wants £35m back ?
Ipswich have one of the biggest playing budgets in League One.
He invested big with Keane and then had to draw back. Nobody else wants to invest ?

Change the owner, change the manager, change the players ?
So.... what is wrong at Ipswich ?

[valleyroad]

He’ll be sacked before he walks away. And as for “ his record speaks for itself”. Have you actually looked at his record? I’ve given you his managerial lifetime record in a link in a previous post. The facts are that he isn’t that good as a manager, hence why’s he’s been sacked so many times. He “ walked” away from one job 9nly , Blackburn. The rest he was sacked for an abysmal record. The facts are out there.



And it’s not just the few that post on here that have run out of patience with him. I was really excited when he joined us as I though5 he was a very good manager. I don’t think that now, unfortunately....... nor does this poster on Twitter/ FB it seems (and he’s not alone in his opinion of PL)

“Don’t think this Ipswich fan is happy on Twitter

Shotless after 45 mins.

Dreadful, unambitious, flat, pointless, derisory, devoid of ideas, devoid of attack, poor tactics, half-arsed, don't care. Smack in the face for fans.

Get out of our club, Evans, O'Neill and Lambert.”


Out of interest VR, have / do you ever watch Town this season or last season via iFollow?

This just sounds like a rant ? Kinda the same rant that was applied to MM also tbh.
You say how bad Lambert was at other clubs but then say how you think he was a good appointment by Ipswich.
I think this just highlights the problem ?

I watch Ipswich every time they are on Sky or FA cup on BBC.
I didn't know about IFollow until recently

[marko69]

He invested big with Keane and then had to draw back.

So.... what is wrong at Ipswich ?

You asked a question AFTER you wrote the answer.

[Andym]

Ipswich have one of the biggest playing budgets in League One.
So.... what is wrong at Ipswich ?

Hmmm. I wonder.

[number 9]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

[marko69]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

You've taken that too far.

But on a serious note......., he's a big laddie making his viewpoint on an open forum and his views are open to debate, and they are indeed being debated. I see NO mob mentality at all. What you are seeing is the same rhetoric being voiced over and over and over and closer to home fans are responding. Nothing here is anything close to mob mentality.

[bluejacko]

He’ll be sacked before he walks away. And as for “ his record speaks for itself”. Have you actually looked at his record? I’ve given you his managerial lifetime record in a link in a previous post. The facts are that he isn’t that good as a manager, hence why’s he’s been sacked so many times. He “ walked” away from one job 9nly , Blackburn. The rest he was sacked for an abysmal record. The facts are out there.



And it’s not just the few that post on here that have run out of patience with him. I was really excited when he joined us as I though5 he was a very good manager. I don’t think that now, unfortunately....... nor does this poster on Twitter/ FB it seems (and he’s not alone in his opinion of PL)

“Don’t think this Ipswich fan is happy on Twitter

Shotless after 45 mins.

Dreadful, unambitious, flat, pointless, derisory, devoid of ideas, devoid of attack, poor tactics, half-arsed, don't care. Smack in the face for fans.

Get out of our club, Evans, O'Neill and Lambert.”


Out of interest VR, have / do you ever watch Town this season or last season via iFollow?

This just sounds like a rant ? Kinda the same rant that was applied to MM also tbh.
You say how bad Lambert was at other clubs but then say how you think he was a good appointment by Ipswich.
I think this just highlights the problem ?

I watch Ipswich every time they are on Sky or FA cup on BBC.
I didn't know about IFollow until recently

So if you watch whenever we are on the telly just what is your point?
Every time we are on the box we are absolutely crap.

[number 9]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

You've taken that too far.

But on a serious note......., he's a big laddie making his viewpoint on an open forum and his views are open to debate, and they are indeed being debated. I see NO mob mentality at all. What you are seeing is the same rhetoric being voiced over and over and over and closer to home fans are responding. Nothing here is anything close to mob mentality.

Fair enough. I have witnessed some very nasty comments directed at valleyroad. I've said a few things, but I hope my sarcasm isn't taken as a direct insult. I do think some of the comments I've read by a few others would not be accepted if directed at certain members. Anyway, I'm not trying to create divisions here. I just want as much participation on the forum as possible. We've lost a fair few regular posters over the years.

[number 9]

So if you watch whenever we are on the telly just what is your point?
Every time we are on the box we are absolutely crap.

Now that comment is not contentious at all; it's the truth!

[Bluemike]

Hurst failed but f*ck me at least it was in the Championship, this muppett is struggling in a league that Hurst took by storm.

I think that sums it up perfectly.

Hmm, Paul Lambert has taken League One by storm as well as the English Championship.
Lambert, Keane, Jewell and McCarthy have all taken the Championship by storm, some with multiple teams.
Hurst got to play-offs with Shrewsbury !

Evans is loyal to managers,lets them manage with minimal interference, invested £100m of his own money and reportedly wants £35m back ?
Ipswich have one of the biggest playing budgets in League One.
He invested big with Keane and then had to draw back. Nobody else wants to invest ?

Change the owner, change the manager, change the players ?
So.... what is wrong at Ipswich ?

Hurst got to the play offs with a team favourites to go down.

[Bluemike]

He’ll be sacked before he walks away. And as for “ his record speaks for itself”. Have you actually looked at his record? I’ve given you his managerial lifetime record in a link in a previous post. The facts are that he isn’t that good as a manager, hence why’s he’s been sacked so many times. He “ walked” away from one job 9nly , Blackburn. The rest he was sacked for an abysmal record. The facts are out there.



And it’s not just the few that post on here that have run out of patience with him. I was really excited when he joined us as I though5 he was a very good manager. I don’t think that now, unfortunately....... nor does this poster on Twitter/ FB it seems (and he’s not alone in his opinion of PL)

“Don’t think this Ipswich fan is happy on Twitter

Shotless after 45 mins.

Dreadful, unambitious, flat, pointless, derisory, devoid of ideas, devoid of attack, poor tactics, half-arsed, don't care. Smack in the face for fans.

Get out of our club, Evans, O'Neill and Lambert.”


Out of interest VR, have / do you ever watch Town this season or last season via iFollow?

This just sounds like a rant ? Kinda the same rant that was applied to MM also tbh.
You say how bad Lambert was at other clubs but then say how you think he was a good appointment by Ipswich.
I think this just highlights the problem ?

I watch Ipswich every time they are on Sky or FA cup on BBC.
I didn't know about IFollow until recently

So if you watch whenever we are on the telly just what is your point?
Every time we are on the box we are absolutely crap.

Spot on, and kinda makes VR's viewpoint ridiculous, assuming I'm allowed to say that.

[hallamblue]

Just to illustrate that it is not just the few Todn fans that post on here thst have an issue with Lamberts tenure at PR.

Please read the comments from many Town fans that have been published by the EADT today ..... this is NOT a vendetta against an individual on here. I’m actually quite annoyed that this has been suggested . If any one of here has been targeted on this forum it most definitely hasnt been VR !

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-to ... re-6911046

[Andym]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

I confess I said he comes across as an unpleasant person.
I didn’t say he was unpleasant; I was making the point that that’s how he comes across.
I respect his opinion but as I said earlier, I think you have a different viewpoint if you are fortunate/unfortunate enough to see the games; results are still important but performances matter too.
I try to use my words carefully, I suppose it’s always been part of my working life. Where I think VR could do better is if he didn’t always seem to pick on one or two individuals who he seems to try to wind up, and if he didn’t state his opinions as fact, e.g. telling us all that he knows better why PL left his previous jobs. He may be right but fired nothing to back it up.
As they say, people who think they know it all are infuriating to those of us who really do

[valleyroad]

Hey folks, i don't take any of this personally. Its just a bit of fun and thats what it should always be

[valleyroad]

This just sounds like a rant ? Kinda the same rant that was applied to MM also tbh.
You say how bad Lambert was at other clubs but then say how you think he was a good appointment by Ipswich.
I think this just highlights the problem ?

I watch Ipswich every time they are on Sky or FA cup on BBC.
I didn't know about IFollow until recently

So if you watch whenever we are on the telly just what is your point?
Every time we are on the box we are absolutely crap.

Spot on, and kinda makes VR's viewpoint ridiculous, assuming I'm allowed to say that.

See the thing is I haven't said Ipswich are playing well at all ?
I haven't said perfromances are acceptable and if truth be told I'm actually quite disappointed in Lambert's tenure so far.
Not to the point of wanting him out but if Town don't go up then I think there is a definite case for review at the end of the season.

What I have said is that Ipswich are 4 points off second top with a game in hand.
With the squad they have they should be capable of a top 6 spot.
They are bang in the race if they can get the best out of the squad over the rest of the season.
For me Lambert is going nowhere till the end of the season and may not at all ?

On Lambert as a manager I disagree that he has been a failure over his career but others think differently. The response I initially responded to was just OTT and needed to be challenged but I can't spend all night on here to defend his record !!

[valleyroad]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

I confess I said he comes across as an unpleasant person.
I didn’t say he was unpleasant; I was making the point that that’s how he comes across.
I respect his opinion but as I said earlier, I think you have a different viewpoint if you are fortunate/unfortunate enough to see the games; results are still important but performances matter too.
I try to use my words carefully, I suppose it’s always been part of my working life. Where I think VR could do better is if he didn’t always seem to pick on one or two individuals who he seems to try to wind up, and if he didn’t state his opinions as fact, e.g. telling us all that he knows better why PL left his previous jobs. He may be right but fired nothing to back it up.
As they say, people who think they know it all are infuriating to those of us who really do

I'm sure you would get on fine with me off a football forum.
Believe me I'm not picking on anyone but some are wee bit more out there than other ??

[Andym]

Hey guys and gals, I'm getting a feeling of 'Mob Mentality' as far as Valleyroad is concerned. While he can be contentious at times, I haven't witnessed any direct verbal assaults on any other member. In my opinion, it's acceptable if he/she supports their position passionately as long as there are no direct insults or threats of violence.

Debate is what makes a forum interesting. Just my two cents and tuppence worth.

On another note, valleyroad sounds a lot like Herbivore to me.

I confess I said he comes across as an unpleasant person.
I didn’t say he was unpleasant; I was making the point that that’s how he comes across.
I respect his opinion but as I said earlier, I think you have a different viewpoint if you are fortunate/unfortunate enough to see the games; results are still important but performances matter too.
I try to use my words carefully, I suppose it’s always been part of my working life. Where I think VR could do better is if he didn’t always seem to pick on one or two individuals who he seems to try to wind up, and if he didn’t state his opinions as fact, e.g. telling us all that he knows better why PL left his previous jobs. He may be right but fired nothing to back it up.
As they say, people who think they know it all are infuriating to those of us who really do

I'm sure you would get on fine with me off a football forum.
Believe me I'm not picking on anyone but some are wee bit more out there than other ??

I'm sure I would. I always maintained you were an ipswich fan when others reckoned you were a troll.

[hallamblue]

C’mon guys n gels , please let’s start again ....and let’s go forward in the joint hope that Town and Lambert can turn this round .

Come on you Blues

[Dubai Blue]

Amen to that.......

[Andym]

Indeed. We all want the same thing.

[Bluemike]

You'd like to think so.

[marko69]

Indeed. We all want the same thing.

Not at all. I want to see Brady lift the Lombardi, Mike wants Rodgers!

OH , you mean ITFC? Yes. Agreed.

[Andym]

Indeed. We all want the same thing.

Not at all. I want to see Brady lift the Lombardi, Mike wants Rodgers!

OH , you mean ITFC? Yes. Agreed.

Have to confess I had to Google that as it meant absolutely nothing to me

[Charnwood]

Indeed. We all want the same thing.

Not at all. I want to see Brady lift the Lombardi, Mike wants Rodgers!

OH , you mean ITFC? Yes. Agreed.

Have to confess I had to Google that as it meant absolutely nothing to me

I’ve no idea what he’s on about either, must be some trophy they play for in Scotland ? One thing for sure Lambert won’t be winning it.