kirku 1,332 Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) McCarthy performed miracles there but the fans forced him out largely because all the irrelevant nonsense about their glorious history gave them delusions of grandeur. And, as Mick himself said to them, "that went well, didn't it?" Edited November 26, 2020 by kirku 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted November 26, 2020 Do they think they look like some kind of paramilitary force? Absolutely cringe 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,700 Posted November 26, 2020 55 minutes ago, kirku said: Do they think they look like some kind of paramilitary force? Absolutely cringe Don't worry, I'm sure they will be home before 8 or else mummy will ground them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,458 Posted November 26, 2020 They’ve also noticed that we’re talking, sorry, laughing at them 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,429 Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: WTF? We are so bold that we aren’t going to show our faces? At least those pitiful “mind the gap” chaps (who are prob in their late 30’s by now) were brave enough to reveal their identity. And to think someone bothered to make that . Edited November 26, 2020 by Graham Paddons Beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaywick_canery 28 Posted November 26, 2020 Somewhat more impressive than that scruffy little bedsheet they unfurled at Carrow Road ilast time out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifty 45 Posted November 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Feedthewolf said: Probably time to trot this one out again: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/how-i-met-town-s-mystery-magnate-marcus-1-163661 This is too good - beyond parody. Thanks feedthewolf- never seen this before - it’s patridge-esque. Keep up the good work on the contract posts btw 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 183 Posted November 26, 2020 Guess they forgot to take their water soakers and pose with them held high in the air for the photo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted November 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, Fifty said: This is too good - beyond parody. Thanks feedthewolf- never seen this before - it’s patridge-esque. Keep up the good work on the contract posts btw 😉 Speaking of parody, it was so cringeworthy that someone actually did parody it. This is possibly even better than the original! https://norwichcityfc.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/evening-star-send-up-well-worth-a-read/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,382 Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Feedthewolf said: Speaking of parody, it was so cringeworthy that someone actually did parody it. This is possibly even better than the original! https://norwichcityfc.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/evening-star-send-up-well-worth-a-read/ An absolute classic that I never tire of reading.😁🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted November 26, 2020 1 minute ago, ricardo said: An absolute classic that I never tire of reading.😁🤣 I'd love to know who actually wrote that so I could buy them a pint. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted November 26, 2020 That banner thing is the work of a notorious 'crew' - Year 6 A bunch of over excited young farm hands who had previously been known for an absurd banner at Brighton, and more recently kicking up a hullabaloo at poorman road (by banging on the bottom of a swill bucket) with the hope of improving things on the pitch. As that failed, as expected, they have now ratcheted things up to give the appearance of some paramilitary force, intent on being naughty ISIS* - Ipswich Supporters Still at School Producing a photo taken in the dead of early evening, with the desperados each wearing a covid mask to show they are not out and out outcasts from society * not to be confused with the mildly violent 'bin kickers' of years previous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted November 30, 2020 On 25/11/2020 at 16:08, Bill said: That is rather an urbin myth. Evans has steadily been bleeding the binners dry. A fair number of players have left for heavy fees, without a penny of it being seen back in the playing budget. Adding interest to debt is not investing - nor is buying a debt if £30m for £6 or £8 million investing either. Just as making off with the training ground as compensation for interest is not investment either. A look at the sorry state of the ground and the squad will tell you where the money has been going A few years back the then CEO Milne talked of having half of the squad coming through the academy. What happened there ? Nothing, bar the ridiculous idea that CAT 1 could be funded by raffles and jumble sakes ran by the farmhands themselves. The paupers are where they are through years of under investment and almost complete mismanagement. Lambert will do well to stop them sinking further. I don't think what you've said there is quite right Bill although I do stand to be corrected. My understanding is that Evans does subsidise the club's wage bill each year, to the tune of approximately £5m per season. I do agree with you regarding complete mismanagement though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted November 30, 2020 The last accounts provide some clarification - turnover of £17.95m against a wage bill of £19.25m. And a post-tax loss of £3.6m. Remarkable the disparity between the clubs now when NCFC reported turnover of £119m in the last accounts with a wage bill of approximately £90m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Dutchman 744 Posted November 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, Beefy is a legend said: I don't think what you've said there is quite right Bill Shocking. Absolutely shocking. I'm shocked. To my very core. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks 14 Posted December 1, 2020 Difficult to imagine playing them in the league again, within the next five to ten years. I believe their owner will need to recoup in the region of £100 million of his own money, before they can begin to invest in consolidation at even Championship level. FFP rules must make any sort of recovery almost impossible unless they can recruit the mother of all talent spotters as a manager. Even then, you have to try to convince youngsters to move to Suffolk to make it work. History is a wonderful thing, but only if you’ve lived and breathed the success yourself. A decade and a half of yellow and green dominance looks like it could become the norm in East Anglia and with a dwindling and fickle fanbase I can’t see a way back for them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 143 Posted December 1, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 21:02, Uncle Fred said: The natives are getting really really restless after a 3 0 home defeat yet agent lambert continues to hang on in there , what a hero he is Lambert’s definitely taking one for the team. His stamina must be immense! 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted December 1, 2020 19 hours ago, Flying Dutchman said: Shocking. Absolutely shocking. I'm shocked. To my very core. You do realise i hope that i have exclusive rights on making snidey comments about City1st ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted December 1, 2020 On 26/11/2020 at 13:40, Feedthewolf said: Speaking of parody, it was so cringeworthy that someone actually did parody it. This is possibly even better than the original! https://norwichcityfc.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/evening-star-send-up-well-worth-a-read/ That is absolute genius, Wolfie, though the original publication has to be read first to really get it! Brilliant 😂😂😂. I too want to buy the parody author a nice pint of frothy, Greene King, during the spring time blossom 😉😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted December 1, 2020 A nil nil draw with Oxford Its going to be carnage on twtd tonight 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 209 Posted December 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Uncle Fred said: A nil nil draw with Oxford Its going to be carnage on twtd tonight 😊 It is indeed , seems Lambert has turned on the fans in his post match interview Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted December 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, city4eva said: It is indeed , seems Lambert has turned on the fans in his post match interview https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/492271/lambert-should-be-sacked-after-that-interview-on-suffolk--its-disgusting./#4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted December 1, 2020 If all the teams around them win their games in hand, then the Binners will be at least 4 points from the top 6 already. Altogether now............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted December 1, 2020 It feels, in a very sick way, that Lambert must be relieved that Covid has happened, and kept the fans away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,118 Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) On 26/11/2020 at 13:40, Feedthewolf said: Speaking of parody, it was so cringeworthy that someone actually did parody it. This is possibly even better than the original! https://norwichcityfc.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/evening-star-send-up-well-worth-a-read/ I remember the original well but I don’t think I’ve read that before, it is quality.🤣🤣🤣 Edited December 1, 2020 by Nuff Said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,118 Posted December 1, 2020 29 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/492271/lambert-should-be-sacked-after-that-interview-on-suffolk--its-disgusting./#4 I had a look, and their site does the same thing as the Pink Un, trying to get you to read other stories when you leave. Top article was headlined “Pearson (yes, Nigel) disappointed not to get Town manager’s job”. Hmm. So I clicked the link... ... in 2006! 😂 I doubt he’d be too bothered now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted December 1, 2020 15 hours ago, Bucks said: FFP rules must make any sort of recovery almost impossible unless they can recruit the mother of all talent spotters as a manager. Even then, you have to try to convince youngsters to move to Suffolk to make it work. They'd have the same problems that Sunderland are having (and Sunderland have a Cat 1 academy as opposed to Ipswich's Cat 2) in the wages that Premiership and Championship clubs can offer to 18 year academy talent is higher than the average League One salary. Internally Ipswich rated Ben Knight as one of the best youngsters they'd ever seen, and he went to Man City for £700k. They can't keep the talent, and I'd bet the likes of Woolfenden, Dozzell and Downes are frustrated that the small interest in them from the higher leagues was rebuffed by the club. https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/meet-ben-knight-the-latest-man-city-starlet-tipped-for-the/r67272shvzfi111g4bqrd5m4e Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted December 1, 2020 Sounds like Lambert's hostile with the local press now as well. https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/lambert-hits-out-at-negativity-surrounding-ipswich-town-1-6949892 Q: Were you concerned about a lack of goal threat tonight? A: Brenner, everything you say to me is negative. I’d hate to be married to you. Honestly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted December 1, 2020 He's really wound the fans, sorry fan up tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
