just your typical bloke. completed Twitter a few years ago with a tweet that got 47k likes.
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⚽️
#chiefs
🏈 Wife ❤️ kids 👨👦👦. Not always in that order.
Leicester have approached Inter Milan over a deal for Stefano Sensi.
The 28-year-old midfielder moved to Inter for £21 million in 2020.
(Via:
@FabrizioRomano
)
#LCFC
Ignore everyone Birmingham. Everyone laughing and scoffing at you. They laughed at us too...well they're not laughing now, are they!
Always exciting to go this route instead of the merry-go-round manager route.
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I'll stop banging on soon but if you've been coming for the past 20 years of mediocrity and dross (pre McKenna) and you were there yesterday and see the stats that back up the performance then you can't feel anything but pride and excitement of what's happening. Enjoy it.
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Out shopping in Bedford and bumped into the legend that is
@J4Dona
Thanks for taking the time to chat and the photo. What a legend. Hope you get sorted with a club soon or sign a new deal with us.
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To those of you who aren't great at reading between the lines, this means don't boo Ladapo or Jackson & it's possible we can't get anyone else so no sulking either.
Just another reminder: we're 2nd in league. All is OK.
Kieran McKenna has urged
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fans to 'get behind those in the shirt' during tomorrow's home clash with
#safc
as 'difficult' search for a striker goes on.
Full story ↪️
Cam, Vas, Chappers, Morsy, Burns....never overlook the work Cookie did at Ipswich and his contribution to us being where we are. He wouldn't have got us here, but he started it. Fair play PC, enjoy your success.
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"I'll be vanishing now for a couple of bottles of Peroni!"
Paul Cook is definitely going to enjoy the Chesterfield celebrations tonight 😅🍺
📺
@tntsports
&
@discoveryplusUK
Another 2 assists and a goal.
That will now be 40 million of your finest gold pound coins for anyone interested please.
I've been watching
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for 32 years now and seen some cracking left backs, but none as good as Leif. Take him to the Euros Southgate.
My 8 year old won't stop singing "Merry Christmas....Norwich scum" 🤣
The wife says I'm not doing a good job and teaching him too many bad habits. I disagree, living 90 miles from Ipswich it isnt easy to raise a super blue and yet I've done it.
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I still can't believe it. Their 1st ST was the Hirst/Lambert year. "We don't wanna come" was the cry.
I've dragged them to Fleetwood, Wycombe, Port Vale etc. Told them one day we'd be Premier League. Now we get to go to Anfield, Emirates, Etihad, Stamford Bridge. Dreaming
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My favourite comment from my lad yesterday:
Me at some point in 2nd half: "Morsy needs to be careful"
Toby: "why?
Me: "he's on a yellow card"
Toby: "He's never not on a yellow card. He'll be fine"
🤣
@thewallbank
@lrvhc_
The requested donation is also annoying me. Requesting £10-£40. I’m not convinced they really maximise the public’s generosity at those levels. If it was ‘text this number for £2 to be added to your bill’ I’m pretty sure they’d get more. Perhaps I’m just a tight arse.
Absolutely staggered by some of the comments I’m seeing about Wilshere’s hypothetical move to Ipswich.
In what world does a L1 team not want Jack Wilshere? Opportunity to see a Wilshere/Morsy midfield and some of you wouldn’t want that? Crazy.
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People outside the club saying we need to seriously improve at the back
Tuanzebe - played CL for United
Burgess - Australian international
Clarke - signed by Arsenal a few years ago
Davis - no words needed
Woolfenden - highly rated ball playing CB
It's not dreadful is it.
Just a gentle reminder that we still have the following players yet to return and take part this season:
Nsiala
Bishop
Nolan
Keane
Lankester
Sears
😎😎😎😎😎😎
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Fuck me. THE SYSTEM IS FAIR. It rewards the fans who have been going frequently for the past 2 years. So sick of this entitlement from fans who now can't get tickets when they couldn't be arsed to come to Fleetwood, Accrington, Cheltenham, Forest Green etc in Lg1.
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Every time any member of the 22/23 squad leaves a tiny part of me dies. We know it has to happen as we develop but I loved them all. The most relatable squad in my lifetime. Go well, Welsh Pirlo. 🫡
@LeeEvans94
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An open letter from all supporters to Mark Ashton:
Dear Mark
On the eve of our return to football's elite competition we thank you for everything you have given and continue to give. We wouldn't be here without you and we're eternally grateful.
ITFC fans.
@IpswichTown
I know you’ll all call me miserable but I’m not a fan of this behaviour. Time just gets added on anyway (7 minutes in total yesterday) and one day that will bite us on the arse. We’re a better fan base than this & I imagine it’s just as frustrating to our own players too.
The 2023/24 EFL season is officially over. ⚽️
What’s the best picture that you’ve taken whilst following your team over the last ten months or so? 📷
It could be the most artistic, the most evocative, the funniest etc. 🤓
#EFL
Not enough has been said about Burnsy charging in to fight that Huddersfield defender who tried pulling Hutch up. I've got a lot of time for that
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This was 4th v 5th. You'd expect it to be a close game in every metric.
Yes it finished 2-2 and the record books will portray it to have been a close and even game. It wasn't.
The levels our players have risen to is staggering and should never be overlooked or played down
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The overreaction on Twitter grates on me more than the result itself. We won’t win every game FFS. Disappointed yes but suddenly Bonne isn’t good enough, Evans isn’t good enough, Celina isn’t good enough. Christ alive. Take a breath and calm down will you. Please.
I love Turf Moor. Proper old school, northern stadium. On the back of a cricket green, short walk into town. Away end literally bounces/shakes when you celebrate. Top stuff.
This will be the season I leave Twitter (X). I can feel it now. I fear some fans' expectations for this season & what lies ahead are unrealistic, and when some beatings are handed out to us, the meltdown is gonna be too much for me.
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Still seeing so many of our fans say "if we're serious about playoffs/promotion etc.." McKenna tried to politely tell everyone after the game it's madness to have those expectations this season. Next season yes, this season we're a newly promoted L1 team. Calm yourselves.
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Alternatively, every club McCarthy has left has subsequently gone on to get relegated following his departure because he fails to build anything which can be built upon and progressed.
Ipswich Town fans might be revising their opinion of Mick McCarthy. No real budget to buy players in 6 years there, he had them punching above their weight. Now, in their first season without him, they're bottom after 30 games and headed for League One. Careful what you wish for.
Great to see so many (majority) of our travelling support stayed beyond final whistle to applaud the efforts. I'm sure it means a lot to the players and demonstrates we'll stick by them even in difficult times.
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But no call up for England yet in a position where we're struggling. I'll die on this hill. I'm not suggesting he should start but to have not even been looked at by Southgate is unjustified.
📊Most assists fr. 22/23 (top four tiers):
29🅰️: Leif Davis
23🅰️: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
22🅰️: Elliot Watt, Jodi Jones
21🅰️: Kevin De Bruyne, Mo Salah, Aaron Collins
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I keep telling anyone who wants to listen,
@MBonne9
is the closest thing we’ve had to Marcus Stewart in his style and way he plays. Predatory in the box and capable of something special outside the box. He’ll get 20+ if he stays fit 💪⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
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I'm not happy to see so many digging out Ladapo after last night. We all accept he isn't as good as Hirst but he's been a good servant for us and played his part getting us to where we are now.
Getting on his back won't help us or him succeed for the next few weeks
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At this point I’m convinced McKenna could turn me into a solid L1 player so I have absolutely no concerns about whoever is selected to play tomorrow.
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When/if the Cook out brigade start getting louder just remember all these players who’ve said they wouldn’t have joined for anyone else. His role in the recruitment shouldn’t be understated.
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💬 "The big pull for me was knowing the manager... We’ve been very successful together and I think he’s built a very exciting squad."
Sam Morsy on Paul Cook's influence in his decision to sign for Town and his thoughts on fellow deadline day addition, Bersant Celina.
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Dreadful day I’d rather forget but Holy and
@jnorwood_10
stopped for a picture with my lad. I don’t expect to see either on the bench ever again. Get them in the starting XI FFS.
On return home last night the wife asked "did you win?" My 11 yo replied "yeah 4-3. It was a stressful game"
That's when you know your kid is now fully invested, when they're finding it stressful. Awesome.
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After 12 years together and resisting to come, I’m delighted to announce that Mrs Ben has just committed to an
@IpswichTown
season ticket 🙌⚽️
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#truelove
Some of you need to get a grip. 35 years I've watched us and this set of players have given me some of the best memories and footy I've seen. If they want a week or 2 off it I'm OK with that cos they've earned a few bad results. I'll fight for this lot. I'll fight all of you.
A plea to all my fellow Ipswich fans….don’t be a dick tonight. It’s a long season, we’ve been here before so save your gloating until we’re in May. Cheers.
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My advice to everyone is just smile and enjoy the ride. It's been 22 years. I can't stress that enough. I was 20 last time we were in it & didn't enjoy it enough. Took it for granted. We're gonna get some heavy defeats. Enjoy the 8 or 9 wins we'll dig deep for. Don't expect more
This will be the season I leave Twitter (X). I can feel it now. I fear some fans' expectations for this season & what lies ahead are unrealistic, and when some beatings are handed out to us, the meltdown is gonna be too much for me.
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@eason_thfc
"About to play in PL" is far from certain at this stage but regardless of outcome, you're right. This should be headline news but isn't for reasons I'm unsure of, except that the MSM love Leeds and Leicester.
For the first time I'm becoming deeply concerned about our ability to be able to keep McKenna beyond this season. Before the end of this season he/we will receive a massive offer from a PL club for him. I will cry, fair warning.
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You released 27 players Paul. You. Not we. That was your decision and you were backed to do it & hand picked the replacements. When you do that you have to get it right immediately. It wasn’t administration forcing you to make that many changes, you chose to do it.
🗣 "It's grossly unfair when you can put a managers stats on the table, when in the summer we released 27 to 30 players and bought in 19 new ones."
Paul Cook discusses his dismissal as Ipswich Town manager and felt he and his backroom staff deserved more time
It’s done now. No more talk from players about getting a run going or anything. Tonight they can all fuck off. That was clueless and gutless. Top 2 is gone and with this squad that’s unacceptable. I’m beyond angry 😡
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🚨 Ipswich Town expect an offer for Kieran McKenna from Brighton in the next 24 hours.
The Tractor Boys have offered him a new improved £5M-a-year contract to try and convince him to stay. His current deal is worth around £1.2M-a-year.
(Source:
@CharlieWyett
)
Tickets for Blackpool away purchased this morning. I’m the biggest dickhead/mug going. I moan that nothing changes and that we’re sleepwalking to oblivion and then support them with a 9 hour round trip. I’m part of the problem. Sorry all. I understand if you unfollow.
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"Maybe instead of spaffing all of their money on forwards they they should have tried to get someone like Flint...they are totally without a leader in defence. I honestly think they have more chance of falling out of the top six than making top two"
𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝙁𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙃𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆! ⏪
A throwback to when Jeremy Sarmiento scored a 97th-minute for Ipswich Town to seal a 3-2 win over Southampton at Portman Road earlier this year! 🤩
𝙎𝘾𝙀𝙉𝙀𝙎! 🤪
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Putting this out there …we won’t lose more than 2 more this season. We look very comfortable at the back now and with 60%+ possession each match, teams will have to be incredibly clinical in their possession to score. Only doubt is whether we can score enough to win games.
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I haven’t enjoyed a game like I did last night for years. Scrappy for large parts and frustrating but delirium and proper ‘limbs’ celebrations with both goals. It means something again. It means everything. It’s been far too long since I felt this way.
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@KerryAGodliman
That’s because we’ve been added by our wife who’s said “you should probably be in this group chat” and instead of getting into a blazing row about not giving a shit about our kid’s school or social circle we’ve just nodded and said “ok”. We just want a simple life.
Go well
@KaydenJackson14
always gave your all and made time for fans with photos and autographs. You'll be remembered and spoken of fondly for years to come.
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There isn’t a better goal by anyone in any 4 divisions this year. I’m not saying that from a biased perspective, the skill to bring that ball under control and then the precision to get the right power, height and angle of the shot is absurd.
🤩 Bersant Celina's sensational effort against Crewe is one of six nominations for the 2022 EFL Goal of the Season Award.
The winner will be announced at Sunday's EFL Awards.
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In a parralel universe, Luke Woolfenden is today being held in prison after assaulting the referee who failed to award Ipswich Town a penalty in last night's crucial match against Port Vale which finished 1-1.
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Incredible (infuriating) that we are witnessing a truly unique season in terms of goals scored/conceded and style of play and yet we sit 3rd. Has to be the most Ipswich thing ever.
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Ipswich Town have kept 20 clean sheets in 2022-23, which already puts this season as the joint 5th highest in the club’s history. Target to beat is 27 (1980-81)
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Relegation isn't an appropriate punishment. It would just make a farce of the Championship for a season and take away a promotion spot for 1 of the other 23. A more suitable punishment would be a European ban and transfer ban for a few years.
🚨 Manchester City WILL be relegated from the Premier League IF they are found guilty of their 115 FFP charges - but that is a big IF and remains unlikely.
—
@talkSPORT
@KieranMaguire
Curious on how they will identify a counterfeit shirt inside the stadium being worn? Not sure that's realistically something that can be accurately identified. Feels like a hollow threat.