Ipswich Game (6 Viewers)

[alexccfc99]

Is this the biggest game (Excluding the 3 play off semis and the Chelsea cup 1/4 final) since the Ricoh/CBS opened?

If we win Boxing Day we could extend our lead on third to 14 points, maybe as much as 17 depending on how they get on at Millwall a few days prior...

 

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[skybluelee]

The gap could be 5 points after that game so yes huge. There is no way on earth they are clawing back 17 points on us over the last 22 games.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Win the next two and we’d probably be as good as promoted really. It would take an unbelievable collapse to throw away the lead that we’d have.

But equally, lose the next two and suddenly we could only be 5 points ahead of them and things start to get a bit nervy.

 

[Sick Boy]

Win the next two and we’d probably be as good as promoted really. It would take an unbelievable collapse to throw away the lead that we’d have.

But equally, lose the next two and suddenly we could only be 5 points ahead of them and things start to get a bit nervy.

Even if we draw with Swansea but beat Ipswich, we’d still be in an excellent position.

 

[Robinshio]

Minimum 8 points from next 4 to maintain the gap. I think we can get 10

 

[edgy]

Deal with Boxing Day first. A win will take the edge of the Ipswich game. It will be all on them to get 3 points off us then.

We are likely to be a healthier squad by the Ipswich game. I think Boxing Day is going to be a tricky one.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Is this the biggest game (Excluding the 3 play off semis and the Chelsea cup 1/4 final) since the Ricoh/CBS opened?

If we win Boxing Day we could extend our lead on third to 14 points, maybe as much as 17 depending on how they get on at Millwall a few days prior...

I think that’s spot on but no fear an no pressure

 

[pusbccfc]

It's huge. Needs to be rocking! These are the types of games we live for.

 

[Levship20]

The game is massive and hopefully we will have a strong squad to pick from as they will.

 

[SIR ERNIE]

If there's one team I'd like to see us stuff. it's Ipswich.
And throw in a belated red card for Hurst while you're at it.

 

[Levship20]

If there's one team I'd like to see us stuff. it's Ipswich.
And throw in a belated red card for Hurst while you're at it.

Think he will be out injured… went off early Sat

 

[Lamps]

It's simple for me. Play the players that are 100% fit against Swansea. 2nd or 3rd choice will do. Give the extra rest for those who need it.

Swansea have lost every away game since the start of November so don't travel well. The CBS is a fortress. No game is a given but I'm not worried about this one.

Then go the best side we can against Ipswich. Their recent away form isn't brilliant.

Oxford 2-1
Blackburn 1-1
Leicester 3-1

1 point from their last 3 away games. We're won 8 drawn 2 at home. Good chance won 9 drawn 2 before we play them. They are away to Millwall before they play us. They can't afford to play a weakened side. If Millwall win they go above Ipswich. Should be a good game.

 

[M&B Stand]

Next game is the biggest

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

If there's one team I'd like to see us stuff. it's Ipswich.
And throw in a belated red card for Hurst while you're at it.

Went off injured didn’t he

 

[SIR ERNIE]

Think he will be out injured… went off early Sat

Even better then.

 

[Hobo]

It's simple for me. Play the players that are 100% fit against Swansea. 2nd or 3rd choice will do. Give the extra rest for those who need it.

Swansea have lost every away game since the start of November so don't travel well. The CBS is a fortress. No game is a given but I'm not worried about this one.

Then go the best side we can against Ipswich. Their recent away form isn't brilliant.

Oxford 2-1
Blackburn 1-1
Leicester 3-1

1 point from their last 3 away games. We're won 8 drawn 2 at home. Good chance won 9 drawn 2 before we play them. They are away to Millwall before they play us. They can't afford to play a weakened side. If Millwall win they go above Ipswich. Should be a good game.

Swansea have lost their last five away games. So one we should really be looking to win at home, even if we have a couple missing.

 

[Lamps]

Swansea have lost their last five away games. So one we should really be looking to win at home, even if we have a couple missing.

It could be our full defence missing plus others. Not going to relax until I see the teamsheet.

 

[torchomatic]

had a quick look at both forums earlier. Swansea seem to be quite confident going into Boxing Day mainly because of our 1 win in the last 19 matches against them thing. Fair enough.

The consensus on the Ipswich forums seems pretty convinced of a win. We are "creaking a bit" and "nothing special". That will be a tough game.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Having played everyone now, excluding Swansea I truly believe we are the best team in this division. Even if we lose to Ipswich I think we’ll go and win the title.

 

[Lamps]

had a quick look at both forums earlier. Swansea seem to be quite confident going into Boxing Day mainly because of our 1 win in the last 19 matches against them thing. Fair enough.

The consensus on the Ipswich forums seems pretty convinced of a win. We are "creaking a bit" and "nothing special". That will be a tough game.

I take no notice of the Swansea lot. Grimes was supposed to be shite They have also lost every away game since 1st November.

Ipswich have 1 point from their last 3 away games. We have solid home form. Our players affected by the flu so far should be fit for Ipswich. They have Millwall away next. Not the best preparation for our game. We have no travelling to do.

 

[Hobo]

It could be our full defence missing plus others. Not going to relax until I see the teamsheet.

It could equally be the same for them.

 

[Lamps]

It could equally be the same for them.

It could. But we know we have the virus in our squad. We know it has hit our players badly. Not heard a thing about them and if they have it.

It's certainly a good time to have a big gap between us and the rest.

 

[Hobo]

It could. But we know we have the virus in our squad. We know it has hit our players badly. Not heard a thing about them and if they have it.

It's certainly a good time to have a big gap between us and the rest.

There is a reasonable chance it will start hitting Southampton.

 

[edgy]

There is a reasonable chance it will start hitting Southampton.

Was just thinking this.... our players playing with it and all the end of game shinanigans at close quarters, shouting in each others faces is likely to have spread it their way. Shame.

 

[Lamps]

There is a reasonable chance it will start hitting Southampton.

Southampton are not on my radar. They need 0.7 points more than us every game for the rest of the season just to catch us up. Then there's the 25 GD they're also behind.

 

[Hobo]

Southampton are not on my radar. They need 0.7 points more than us every game for the rest of the season just to catch us up. Then there's the 25 GD they're also behind.

They aren't on mine. My point was really the flu/virus whatever it is isn't just going to be contained to us.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

had a quick look at both forums earlier. Swansea seem to be quite confident going into Boxing Day mainly because of our 1 win in the last 19 matches against them thing. Fair enough.

The consensus on the Ipswich forums seems pretty convinced of a win. We are "creaking a bit" and "nothing special". That will be a tough game.

Lol, are they serious?

We are talking about the same teams who averaged 0.8 and 1.2 ppg away from home?

Ipswich have played 2 more home games than us and still have 1 point less at home. They’ve not won in their last 3 away games against average opponents.

6 points this Xmas period please Frankie! These teams need putting back in their box.

 

[Lamps]

They aren't on mine. My point was really the flu/virus whatever it is isn't just going to be contained to us.

I agree, but I'm only concerned on the effect it's having on us right at this moment. Would be happy if our opponents started getting it after it's over for us.

Southampton have Millwall and Middlesborough on the 1st and 4th. I hope they've recovered by then if we passed it onto them

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Lol, are they serious?

We are talking about the same teams who averaged 0.8 and 1.2 ppg away from home?

Ipswich have played 2 more home games than us and still have 1 point less at home. They’ve not won in their last 3 away games against average opponents.

6 points this Xmas period please Frankie! These teams need putting back in their box.

A referee having a stinker in our favour for once too please.

 

[Grendel]

First home game I’m going to miss for years - will have to pay to watch on Sky

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

First home game I’m going to miss for years - will have to pay to watch on Sky

How come? Work?

 

[Grendel]

How come? Work?

No - just timing - I’m away for two days and the kick off time means I’d never get back

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

No - just timing - I’m away for two days and the kick off time means I’d never get back

Boo

 

[quinn1971]

Is this the biggest game (Excluding the 3 play off semis and the Chelsea cup 1/4 final) since the Ricoh/CBS opened?

If we win Boxing Day we could extend our lead on third to 14 points, maybe as much as 17 depending on how they get on at Millwall a few days prior...

they’ll be bigger games than this one before the seasons over, but it’ll be right up there,