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There is nothing random about Lambert’s actions. Splendid touched on a part of it when he mentioned planning for next season. Lambert has contrived a number of movie set pieces to publicly cut any real or imagined umbilical cord between him and Norwich. All of the antagonism and betraying of old flames is merely a means to an end in his current role. He has done this because he is a ruthless careerist, though also because Ipswich have little to cling to and - as Splendid intimates - he needs fans onside for next season’s campaign. It was cheap rabble-rousing. Equally as a careerist he finds himself with it all to prove again and needs to make this job work. He has the chance of something of a clean slate League 1 campaign à la Norwich, with few existing player obligations and (possibly) a relatively decent budget for that level. Evans would confirm all fears if he did not inject something now. It is believed that he sees Lambert as a coup and will support. Lambert knows this is a good gig for him now as he is running out of football-credit road. Nevertheless Lambert’s ego is unlikely to be vastly diminished and he will see some rejuvenation of Ipswich as a stepping stone to another job. The wheel is come full circle as he sees it. Parma

No clever tactics from the Classroom, Hey, Cloggers, Leave our kids alone.

Funnily enough I watched this the other day! She seems quite a balanced person (unlike the goon sitting behind her eating a pasty or whatever)... But one thing that made me laugh is when she focussed on the ad board and it said 'Promotional' She then says "Promotional material... That's what Norwich are. We're just... *slight pause*... Relegational material!" 😂 Relegational! Wish that word actually existed

And to think, he was the messiah. The messiah that you wanted back as manager through the tenures of most of those that followed him, including the current coach. I guess you no longer want that now River End?

Stolen from Bristol Citys Forum https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/186815-season-201819-championship-clubs-forums/

They are asking for for an extra 500 seats NO CHANCE ! https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-request-further-norwich-allocation/

Not sure if link works, and sound isn't great but quite enjoyed this fans view https://t.co/DEn8A54or9?amp=1

https://www.mediareferee.com/2019/02/18/go-for-it-farke-norwich-simply-cannot-afford-to-lose-this-on-loan-32-year-old-star-after-his-scintillating-displays/

Could ask him at Diane's forum on Wednesday night unless of course he cannot make it again.

Yep, I only quoted Milwall because they'll think they've got a good chance of making the semis. But both games should help our cause.

That is a bit weird. Said the 53 year old Pink Un poster.

I don't like to see anyone injured, especially long term, seems to me Roofe got off to a flyer at the start of the season. Reading Leeds' MB's after our game, there was a few suggestions that he should be withdrawn for Bamford and wasn't as effective as he had been. Good player, hope he recovers soon.

Tubbs from League of Gentleman behind her started to wear a bit thin...

Went to my sixth away match so far this season and it's been a stonking return to date. Far surpassing my expectations. Normally go with my nephew who lives in Leicester now and brother in law based in York. Only one defeat to date (courtesy of the old **** head Wilder), draws at Ipswich and Albion but wins at Forest, Owls and now Bolton. Rotherham and Wigan are next with a potential final day trip to Villa. Bolton were one of the worst supported clubs I've been too which made for a pretty limp atmosphere which sometimes resembled a pre season friendly. Fair play to the 1500 Yellows for trying to liven up the living dead from Lancashire though! Call me 'old school' but I still find it galling that players are so wrapped up listening to their music that they pretty much ignore the fans who've waited ages for the team coach to arrive. I was close to the action and got a good view. Now Norfolk souls are renowned for being 'reserved' and 'quiet' so maybe its' no surprise that most of the players walked straight past and into the ground? Had there been a rousing welcome then I've no doubt they may have responded more positively. Krul gave a sheepish grin and Pukki was clearly relaxed and smiling. Zimmerman disappointed considering how much he professes to 'love the club'. Zero reaction from him. Ben and Max came over to sign some autographs so fair play to them. I didn't see Klose but apparently he was chatting with the fans. However, all our players I'd say (from what I saw) were shown how to behave on public duty by JR. He posed for photos and came across and signed several autographs right in front of me. Each time it was with a smile and a 'Thank You' to each fan. Tell you something that guy is absolute top class for his behaviour and professionalism. He's a credit to the club and conducts himself in exactly the right manner. Finally Farke was last man off the coach and was clearly appreciative of the fans and stopped to sign several autographs. Have to stress that this was all before the game so would be interested in hearing what happened afterwards from others who were there. Have been to Bolton several times and the atmosphere (along with the club) has deteriorated each time. I think Phil Parkinson is a decent manager but they will struggle to get back in The Championship looking at the downward spiral they're in. 'There but for the grace of God' I think is the saying!!

Yes he was one of those comets indeed Parma, the kind that orbits every 50 years or so but decreasing in magnitude ever after. He is merely cosmic dust now in our hearts and minds!

JR ( I'm reclaiming JR now from John Ruddy to Jordan) had been a wonderful ambassador and mediator between players and fans. His goals have been important too (....West Brom, Millwall ) but with Teemu in such devastating form, his chances have been do limited (occasional 10 minutes of playing time?). Who knows, he may just become extremely important in our run in and I wouldn't bet against him scoring another vital goal or two in our run in. Lovely fella to boot.

Judging by the view of the stadium on Saturday if you were a Bolton fan the chances of being sat next to anyone would be slim

Except that was for a trip to Bolton who are nailed on relegation contenders. The game between Bristol City and Norwich, the form team in the division and the leaders, is definitely one of the hot tickets for the weekend's games.

Don't think it will be all that tough for Farke. Outside of the break between the Rotherham and Middlesbrough game, most of the remaining matchs come on short rest, sometimes only 3 days. Klose will get his time.

I think the expected rating for a striker is 7.5. Clearly Pukki is over achieving so it won't last....

When the scores are generated by an formula based on the game statistics I don’t think it has much to do with ‘going under the radar’. Whoscored ratings are a bit odd and they are always heavily bias towards attacking players - basically no one really knows how to statsically analyse defenders and full backs. A nice thing to see, but ultimately. fairly meaningless.

One particular member of Chicago, Peter Cetera, dragged the band down the soft rock route, especially after the unfortunate death of Terry Kath. And then he left to pursue an 80's power ballad career, which was sad as he was himself an accomplished rock/jazz bass player.

Another example of us going under the radar Bob, I think people are starting to realise how good we are.

Tbis is starting to look, in possession, like the 1985-86 squad, that finished seven points clear of second place and was just too good for many of the other teams. I remember seeing us late in the season beat Sheffield United, who were in contention for promotion, 5-2 at Bramall Lane, getting Porterfield the sack on the Monday. Phelan, Williams, Barham and Mendham in midfield, all of whom could pass the ball, and Drinkell as the Pukki to score goals. But it also had, playing every League game, Woods in goal, and Bruce and Watson in central defence. Three players who would be considered for any all-time Best-of eleven.

It's 23 by Rotherham.

For me, one of my earliest footballing memories is watching bits of the'74 world cup on TV and my Dad raving about the Dutch side, probably one of the best sides of all time. I've watched football ever since then and I still feel the same way. Modern players have better technique and fitness due to the coaching regime that they're in from an early age, put those Dutch players through the same and they would still be up there with the very best. My Dad would talk about the Hungarian side from the early 50s who came to England and dished out a footballing lesson, from clips on cinema newsreels apparently he thought they were equally good. So I would say, yes this City side are playing the best football in the Division and indeed the best I can remember City play for at least 20 years. But that's no guarantee of success in football.

Is this one of those AI generated articles that are apparently as good as those written by real reporters?

It's a general point westcoast, but again you know that............ Too many variables to compare the actual results, and outcomes (wins/goals conceded etc) hence why I will not say that just because our football is, imo, better than Wolves from last year, would automatically mean that we will go up as Champions (if at all) I certainly would not say it is flawless, but watching Wolves last year was a footballing pleasure. Watching us this year , is a footballing pleasure. See what I mean? Of course you do.

I can't help what Google recommends to me. Or maybe I can...🤔

Get. It. Fooooorrrrwaaaaaaarrrd.

As is setting up the angle of your blinkers.

Absolutely love Pukki. I dont think anyone anticipated him turning into quite the player he has. Testament to what Farke is doing at the club, every single player is improving and the system he has imposed on the team is not just a joy to watch but its also an incredibly bold strategy in this league. I cant remember a team playing football the way we do in the Championship and being successful. The recruitment has been eye watering. Leitner, Buendia, Zimmermann, Pukki and Trybull for a total of about 4mill is unreal business. Pukki is quite simply the best pure finisher we've had since Bellamy. He has a lot to his game and brings lots of different attributes to the team. The way he took both goals yesterday was outstanding. When you consider the sums villa spent to get a 20 goal a season striker (Hogan, Kodjia, Fatty McCormack), it shows how tough it is to find someone like Teemu and the fact that we didnt pay a penny for him is astonishing. I actually feel that this team could hold their own in the Prem, and with one or two class additions could really do some damage. Pukki is so clinical that i would back him to return a decent goal haul at that level too. Pukki is definitely right up there as one of my favourite all time canaries. Not just for the goals but the way he plays and what he brings to the team.

What on earth does "the best quality football" mean? If it means playing football that has supporters and neutrals, and even sometimes opponents, purring, then we play some of the best quality football in this season's Championship. But that could be said of Wenger's Arsenal in the EPL through most of the long period of playing beautiful football but not winning anything. And it has been said of at least two of our rivals this year, Leeds and Sheffield Utd. Maybe it means the football that will see us crowned Champions? Well, we don't yet know; time will tell. Crabby thinks our football is "better" than the football Wolves played last year. What's the proof of the pudding Crabby? If the answer lies in the league table at the end of the season, to match Wolves's total of 99 points we'd need to win all but one of our remaining matches; we've already conceded more goals than Wolves did in the whole of last season, and we'd have to almost double our GD to match their +43. We are playing good but far from flawless football. Where it takes us, we must wait and see. And even if Ipswich have what Town fans consider would constitute "the last laugh", of being able to look forward to two derby games next season, the "quality" of our football this season will not have been diminished.