hogesar 9,496 Posted February 21, 2017 This forum is far too miserable at the moment. We''ve got a derby game on Sunday. As Alex Neil has said himself, this is probably the strongest squad he''s had at NCFC (this ain''t the place to discuss our season though). Whereas Mick will probably feel he has one of the weakest squads. Unfortunately that can be thrown out the window for derbys, but lets hope not.So, team for me (making some guesses about fitness):RuddyPintoMartinKloseDijksTetteyHowsonJacob MurphyWesNaismithJeromeWorth noting that Wildshut had an excellent game against them earlier in the season so might be enough to put him ahead of Naismith but i''d like to see him in and around the team for this one.Score prediction? It''s sunny today - i''m going for a 4-1 and lot''s of songs about a certain Mr Holt. Oh, and :"It''s Wes Hoolahan...it could get worse for Ipswich.....it HAS got worse for Ipswich!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 21, 2017 Bet Naismith Isnt back. Time for Wildschut to shine. Really wouldn''t suprise me if Oliveria is back. Think the 4-6 wks might be a ploy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,496 Posted February 21, 2017 I would love it if Oliveira was back. Would be a big lift I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,398 Posted February 21, 2017 He posted a video clip on Instagram last week of his foot in an ice bucket. I''m no Dr, but it didn''t look bruised or swollen, but I believe the official comment was a broken bone, so obvs wouldn''t be able to see that. Hopefully he will be back, but doubtful personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 211 Posted February 21, 2017 Is it just me or does anyone else as much as we all dislike Ipswich not like the word Scum .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Klose 0 Posted February 21, 2017 Well it is what they are so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,496 Posted February 21, 2017 Of course I don''t like the word Scum. Which makes it even more fitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,093 Posted February 21, 2017 Awful word.They call us the same though.Binners and budgies are far more educated terms.Wellington called his men in Spain (Peninsular War) the "scum of the Earth" but mitigated by saying they make "damn fine soldiers."The bimen make damn fine losers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted February 21, 2017 I think 1p5wich aka the scum covers it nicely. I''m worried by how fragile we are at the moment (i.e. this season) and I think this is the ideal time for the scummers to claim a win. I won''t be watching frankly, I can''t face it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted February 21, 2017 Sorry to the OP about not being able to go along with his positivity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 21, 2017 Worryingly Ipshit are the type of side we''ve struggled against this season. Defend well, hard to break down, physical & direct. On paper we should really smash them especially with Lawrence out suspended but Tbf Mick Mccarthys Ipshit haven''t had too many maulings. Definitely a side there for the taking but it depends what Norwich turns up. RuddyPinto Martin Klose DijksHowson TetteyPritchard Hoolahan WildschutJerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,496 Posted February 21, 2017 No worries ICF. I agree it''s the best time but looking at their squad it''s probably one of the worst Ipswich sides in recent years, just with a good manager.I intend to be too drunk to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 21, 2017 We will win, i''m going for 3-1, who will be our next hero, have a feeling it could be Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted February 21, 2017 Mrs Frank has just said to take a mate as " I don''t like going to the Ipswich match with you " 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Canary1 91 Posted February 21, 2017 I''m always pessimistic about this game going 1 nil to the binmen. Please note we could of won every game this season and would in this instance predict defeat😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,304 Posted February 21, 2017 To be honest I can see this going t*ts up. Wouldn''t be surprised to see a draw here.Ipswich have run into a bit of form in their last three games with unexpected points at Brighton and home to Leeds - everyone seems to beat Villa at he moment - and we need to pick ourselves up from the Burton result. The good news is that they''ve lost Lawrence which counters us losing Oliviera.On paper we ought to win but this could be the game when Alex Neil''s luck finally runs out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,351 Posted February 21, 2017 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^[quote user="hogesar"]This forum is far too miserable at the moment. [/quote]You got that right Hoggy [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 21, 2017 We''ll win, good home record and big supportive crowd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,446 Posted February 22, 2017 Home form is indicative of a win but I''m going for one of those so-called "hard-fought" draws with controversy enough to create a mixed post match reaction. No idea how a draw would play out on here... because of our season under-performance, every match now is a must win, let alone against bitter rivals''. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisisbabyish 0 Posted February 22, 2017 If a good man comes to me and says, "thank you, David, for the opportunity and continued support in the work-related arena, but I''ve done that, I want to better meself, I want to move on," then I can make that dream come true, too, a.k.a. for you. The point is: you talk the talk, you do not walk the walk -- vis-a-vis, you have not yet passed your forklift driver''s test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted February 22, 2017 A draw, nailed on1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted February 22, 2017 Routine home win 2-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagster 101 Posted February 22, 2017 Boring draw 1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,304 Posted February 22, 2017 [quote user="Highland Canary"]Routine home win 2-1[/quote]Have you had a funny turn HC ? [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,423 Posted February 22, 2017 They will drag us down to their level and it will probably work. Scrappy 1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 995 Posted February 22, 2017 Norwich City 1, Ipswich Town 2........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted February 22, 2017 [quote user="Highland Canary"]Routine home win 2-1[/quote] Never thought I''d see the day when I was more negative than Highland. It''s a funny old world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 22, 2017 Big win, City 3-1🤞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted February 22, 2017 Dire away from home ICF. Not seen an away crowd so tetchy as we were on Sauurday since Hughton but Neil will drag a result out on Sunday at home. But expect a footballing lesson at Wednesday the following week. The staggering complacency around the squandering of a PL legacy continues to amaze me. Think we''ll do well to avoid relegation next season with Neil in charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites