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Match Thread Ipswich Town - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 6th Dec (3 Viewers)

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Otis

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #246
ccfcchris said:
According to Copilot.

Ipswich vs Coventry is expected to be a tight, high‑energy Championship clash, with most predictions leaning towards a narrow Ipswich win (2‑1), though Coventry’s superb form makes them dangerous.

Ipswich Town
• Recent Form: Mixed results – 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in their last five.
• Lost 1-2 to Oxford United (A)
• Beat Hull City 2-0 (A)
• Drew 0-0 with Wrexham (H)
• Won 4-1 vs Swansea (A)
• Drew 1-1 with Watford (H)
• Strengths:
• Strong home resilience, rarely losing at Portman Road.
• Creativity from Jaden Philogene and attacking threat from George Hirst.
• Weaknesses:
• Confidence slightly dented after the Oxford defeat.
• Vulnerable against in‑form attacking sides.

Coventry City
• Recent Form: Outstanding – five consecutive wins, including against Middlesbrough, West Brom, Stoke, Sheffield United, and Charlton.
• League Position: Top of the Championship with 43 points from 18 games.
• Strengths:
• High confidence and momentum under Frank Lampard, who has revitalized the squad.
• Dangerous attacking trio: Mason-Clark, Eccles, and Simms.
• Weaknesses:
• Away games can be tricky, though they’ve won 6 of 9 on the road, scoring 25 goals.

Key Battles
• Midfield Control: Ipswich’s creativity vs Coventry’s energy and pressing.
• Ipswich Attack vs Coventry Defence: Hirst and Philogene trying to break down a confident back line.
• Coventry Attack vs Ipswich Defence: Simms and Mason-Clark looking to exploit gaps.

Predictions
• Coral Preview: Ipswich 2-1 Coventry
• BetOnValue: Coventry’s form makes them favorites, but Ipswich’s home advantage could balance it
• Consensus: Expect goals on both sides, with Ipswich slightly favored at home, but Coventry’s winning streak means this could swing either way.

In short: Ipswich’s home strength vs Coventry’s winning momentum makes this one of the Championship’s standout fixtures. Expect 2–3 goals, with Ipswich tipped for a narrow win, but Coventry fully capable of extending their streak.
Sources:
Would you like me to break down the betting odds and likely scorers (e.g., George Hirst vs Ellis Simms) to see where the smart money is going?
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Unfortunately, that's my prediction. A 2-1 defeat.

I feel we could be missing some key players.

If I knew Wright, Saka and Rudoni were all good to go, I might be a little more optimistic.

Just very nervous about this one.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #247
Got to be honest I enjoy us not giving any team info away and team news being a bit of a surprise. Feels like the old pre internet days.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #248
shmmeee said:
Got to be honest I enjoy us not giving any team info away and team news being a bit of a surprise. Feels like the old pre internet days.
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Lampard very clear he won’t give anything away in pre match conference
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #249
Sky Blue Pete said:
Lampard very clear he won’t give anything away in pre match conference
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He could be smarter still though and have players who have recently left the club in the press conference too, just to confuse the opposition.

On Friday I think he should do the pre match conference with Wright, BTA and Dovin, plus Gus Hamer.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #250
shmmeee said:
Got to be honest I enjoy us not giving any team info away and team news being a bit of a surprise. Feels like the old pre internet days.
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Definitely a smart move getting rid of that loose lipped kit man
 
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clint van damme

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #251
Otis said:
He could be smarter still though and have players who have recently left the club in the press conference too, just to confuse the opposition.

On Friday I think he should do the pre match conference with Wright, BTA and Dovin, plus Gus Hamer.
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Not Hamer, I don't think Coventrys drains are equipped to deal with the tsunami of jizz that would be created by some of the posters on here
 
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Gibbo

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #252
"a tsunami of jizz" has to be a new low on here
 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #253
Gibbo said:
"a tsunami of jizz" has to be a new low on here
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There's currently an ongoing guess the rapist thread mate
 
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Gibbo

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #254
Not withstanding the fact that they thumped us in the Cup last year, I think they were a tad fortunate to go straight through to the Prem. A number of players now have the appellation "played in the Prem" when in fact they were just flying on the coat tails of other, better players in the team. I put Woolfie in that box as neither manager thinks he is anything more than a squad player.

So although they are a relegated club with parachute payments their team appears to be top 6 rather than top 2. I assumed a cagey Stoke type of game, but think now it could be more like Boro - high scoring.

Key is our defence. 5 games in November, we went behind in all three home games. At Boro we unforgivably let them back into it. Only one clean sheet.

Mind you against Boro, had I been in charge no way would both Kitching and Thomas have been in their box with 10 minutes to go. I would have packed the back and played for a draw......

2-2 I reckon.
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #255
HuckerbyDublinWhelan said:
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After we clinch promotion
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #256
clint van damme said:
Not Hamer, I don't think Coventrys drains are equipped to deal with the tsunami of jizz that would be created by some of the posters on here
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Carl Baker Day
Gus Hamer Month
Gary McSheffrey Year
Jay Bothroyd Decade
 

Gibbo

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #257
clint van damme said:
There's currently an ongoing guess the rapist thread mate
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...not sure that is a good enough reason..,...mate
 

clint van damme

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #258
Gibbo said:
...not sure that is a good enough reason..,...mate
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I didn't say it was a reason, but the jizz comment clearly isn't a new low when you've got threads like that, or maybe you think it is?
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #259
clint van damme said:
I didn't say it was a reason, but the jizz comment clearly isn't a new low when you've got threads like that, or maybe you think it is?
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Did you ever stop to think he may have been caught in a tsunami of jizz in the past and now has PTSD?

Did you?!
 
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clint van damme

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #260
covcity4life said:
Did you ever stop to think he may have been caught in a tsunami of jizz in the past and now has PTSD?

Did you?!
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In that scenario would the SD stand for spunk disorder?
 

covcity4life

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #261
clint van damme said:
In that scenario would the SD stand for spunk disorder?
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Not sure, but I know that stuff is hard to get out of your hair....I mean head.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #262
clint van damme said:
In that scenario would the SD stand for spunk disorder?
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And the T for Tsunami surely?
 
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Matt smith

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #263
Don’t see why Rudi won’t be available

wright can see being on the bench

Sakamoto being fit would be huge
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #264
Chicken Mcgraw said:
No idea, probably Southampton, Ipswich and Brum, who for my money, are all good bets for promotion
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And if any of those three end up winning the league then fair play, for now none look close.
 

mmttww

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #265
Gibbo said:
"a tsunami of jizz" has to be a new low on here
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Jizz Tsunami would be a good band name, tbf!
 
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shmmeee

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #266
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Carl Baker Day
Gus Hamer Month
Gary McSheffrey Year
Jay Bothroyd Decade
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The Century of Richard Duffy
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #267
Gibbo said:
"a tsunami of jizz" has to be a new low on here
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Come again?
 
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Johhny Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #268
Jamesimus said:
I’ve changed my mind now after Ipswich’s performance at Blackburn. We must win at all costs.
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Attaboy
 

Johhny Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #269
Otis said:
Unfortunately, that's my prediction. A 2-1 defeat.

I feel we could be missing some key players.

If I knew Wright, Saka and Rudoni were all good to go, I might be a little more optimistic.

Just very nervous about this one.
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I liked you better when you’d take a draw
 
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Johhny Blue

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #270
Gibbo said:
"a tsunami of jizz" has to be a new low on here
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Where have you been hiding?
 

AFCCOVENTRY

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #271
Otis said:
Come again?
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That would be some effort after a Tsunami of jizz. Would take days to reload.
 
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Gleneagles65

Well-Known Member
  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #272
CovValleyBoy said:
Watching Ipswich now v Blackburn.
They look a big & heavy side.
Against us they could well be blowing out of their arses last 20mins.
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They look very average, nothing to fear.
Otis said:
Unfortunately, that's my prediction. A 2-1 defeat.

I feel we could be missing some key players.

If I knew Wright, Saka and Rudoni were all good to go, I might be a little more optimistic.

Just very nervous about this one.
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Good call, Ipswich were very good at Oxford and Blackburn. I’ll be honest and admit I’m shitting myself playing them twice within a few weeks.
 
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quinn1971

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #273
nothing to worry about Saturday, wouldn’t even be surprised if we get all 3 points,
 
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Macca

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  • Dec 3, 2025
  • #274
Did I miss something or haven't Ipswich just dropped 5 points against the mighty Oxford and Blackburn. I mean it will be a tough game but very winnable. We aren't under pressure as even a loss makes little difference to our dominant position
 
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Covcraig@bury

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #275
3-1 away win even though I said 2-1 . Very confident
 
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tom88

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #276
the fixture list Saturday takes the pressure off slightly. Good chance not too many will gain on us significantly if we do lose.

If we win, there’s a good chance the gap widens further
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #277
It’s not normal to win 6 on the trot no reason we won’t but it’s not normal
 
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itsabuzzard

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #278
Sky Blue Pete said:
It’s not normal to win 6 on the trot no reason we won’t but it’s not normal
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We've entered a new normal.
 
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Otis

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #279
Sky Blue Pete said:
It’s not normal to win 6 on the trot no reason we won’t but it’s not normal
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Yeah, my thoughts too.

We aren't going to win every game, we know that, so there will be slip-ups on the way

Said so many times before, you can have an off day, lose to a dodgy penalty, have a perfectly good winning goal ruled out for offside, have a player sent off, have the other team scored an absolute worldie, can play brilliantly, but be unlucky and lose etc. etc. Anyone can beat anyone.

I will be absolutely ecstatic if we win this, but I do think we will lose unfortunately.
 
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Lamps

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  • Dec 4, 2025
  • #280
Sky Blue Pete said:
It’s not normal to win 6 on the trot no reason we won’t but it’s not normal
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So unusual that if we beat Ipswich we will have won 6 on the bounce twice in 13 games
 
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