Evil Monkey Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 This is a must win game. Because I live with an Ipswich fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Going to be a very hard game, Ipswich are my outside tip for promotion this season. They've bought well IMO. Same team as Saturday - apart from maybe Fox for Harding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 have tickets and looking forward to this one, 2-1 win for the mighty Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Anyone know a decent place to park in the town? Last time I went to Portman Road was when Chris Marsden scored his wonder goal and I can't for the life of me remember where I parked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 This is a must win game. Because I live with an Ipswich fan. Must win game for me too. I'm married to a Norwich fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb1 Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 ^This (I fear) agreed, please prove me wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 3-0 saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich saints Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 2-1 win any live streaming as i am in cyprus on hols? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadge Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Loads of places to park just off burlington road, only 5 min walk from the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwhenthesaints Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 But a side that has nonetheless lost at home to Northampton and Hull in the last seven days.... That worries me more than anything. They will be determined not to make it a hattrick! Draw would be lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 That worries me more than anything. They will be determined not to make it a hattrick! Draw would be lovely. logic of a saints fan; if team are doing well they are bound to beat us, if they are doing badly they be ready to bounce back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Will be more than happy with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 This is a must win game. Because I live with an Ipswich fan. This. I would happily take a draw though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMilesie Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 have tickets and looking forward to this one, 2-1 win for the mighty Saints. Any idea how many we sold ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Be nice to think we'd take over 1k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Ipswich are defensively weak. We will need to score 2 goals to get a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West End Saint Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Just back from my holibobs so this will be my 1st game of the season can't wait as many have said a draw would be a good result but we are on a run so fingers crossed we can keep it up Ipswich look to have good side & are many pundits tip for promotion should be a good game coys. So pleased we have managed to take last seasons excellent form through into this season what a refreshing change we are not normally good starters in the league how good it is to be a Saint right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Hopefully all the boring sit-down types will see Ipswich as too much of an effort for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 A draw would be an excellent result. It's going to be our biggest test so far. They are a far better side than Leeds or Barnsley. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Ipswich may be good on paper, but they've just lost 2 on the trot at home, one against lower league opposition, and their only win was against the league's whipping boys. I think we've got a decent chance of picking up a win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14457271.stm TEAM NEWS Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow sits out the first of a three-game ban after his sending-off at Barnsley. Defender Radhi Jaidi (knee) is still out, so Dan Seaborne and Aaron Martin will play at centre-back. Recent signing Danny Fox is in the squad. Eh...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenSaint Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 When is Barnard back?! why? we dont need him. counter attacking 4-4-3 -----------------------DAVIS-------------------- FRAZER---------FONTE------SEABORNE------FOX DE RIDDER----CORK---HAMMOND----MORGAN---LALLANA ----------------------LAMBERT Subs: Bart, Harding, Martin, Hammond, Connolly Harding played very well against Barnsley i've been told so you cant drop him.... yet, you cant also drop your best striker unless he has a knock, if i was to play this formation id drop lambert on form but you'll know it will be a 442. I still think De Ridder should be starting instead of Gully on the right, Gully isnt a right midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Davis Frazer Fonte Seaborne Harding De Ridder Cork Hammond Lallana Lambert Connolly I think we can dominate the midfield again, and if we do that then I see no reason why we can't get a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 This article seems to imply that Ipswich have a few issues at CB, which may be good news for us - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14528716.stm I expect it to be a tough test, but no reason why we can't keep the run going. August is going to be a tough month, but so far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kirkup Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 Any idea how many we sold ? At 10.00 this morning it was 900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 We nearly always win on Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 So, if they were had won the last 2 it would be better for us? Hmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasiak-9- Posted 15 August, 2011 Share Posted 15 August, 2011 We should absolutely go for the win here. Their defence is weak and our midfield can easily boss the game - we don't know our own strength! 3 points is very, very do-able. They're not a great side, they're a good side. A side that I truly feel we're slightly better than. That edge, combined with what has become a fantastic knack for turning small edges into winning margins will see us through. We can totally do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintBobby Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Wish I could make this one. The Mrs is a closet Ipswich sympathiser. Play without fear - and good luck and godspeed to all who travel in our colours. COYR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigersaint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Was quite surprised to see that there doesn't seem to be an awful lot of confidence from the few Town supporters who have posted on this thread so far... http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=304&fid=152&sty=2&act=1&mid=2116632449 Despite a good opening day win over Bristol City away and then losing at home to newly relegated Hull I still find it surprising that it appears a few Ipswich fans don't have confidence in their team? Is it the overall performances they've seen? Whether it's our results so far, if we're judged a quality opposition or just that we're on a good streak of winning games, it's refreshing to see that sides we consider to be tough opposition aren't expecting to pick up 3 points from us just because we've just been promoted from League 1 as I've seen on a few other forums of our previous opponents. Looking forward to what could be a very good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Anyone else buying their tickets from Portman Road this evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Lets hope we're winning at half time.....is it now 28 games that we've been winning at half time that we've gone on to win ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Any suggested pubs? Aiming to be in Ipswich around 5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Share | Contents What's The Ground Like? Future Developments Portman Road (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Where To Drink? The South & Britannia Stands (photo) How To Get There And Where To Park By Train Local Rivals The Sir Bobby Robson Stand (photo) Ground Layout Admission Prices Fixtures 2011-2012 Programme Price Disabled Facilities Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Portman Road Location Map What's The Ground Like? The overall look of the ground has greatly improved, with the re-development of both ends. Both these ends, the South Stand and the Sir Bobby Robson Stand, are similar in appearance and size, and dwarf the smaller older stands, located on each side of the ground. Unusually, both ends have a larger upper tier which overhangs slightly the smaller lower tier. Both have windshields to either side of the upper tier and they are completed, with some spectacular floodlights perched on their roofs. They were both fully opened a year apart in 2001 & 2002. The South Stand was originally called the Churchmans Stand in reference to the Churchmans Cigarette factory which used to be located behind that end of the stadium. Both sides are much older stands and now look quite tired in comparison. On one side, the fair sized Britannia Stand is a three tiered covered stand, with a row of executive boxes running across its middle. This stand was was originally opened in 1957 and was then known as the West Stand. In 1984 an additional tier was added along with a new roof. Opposite is the smaller Cobbold Stand. Again it is two tiered and has a row of executive boxes. However it is only partly covered, with the small lower tier of seating being open to the elements. This stand which was first opened in 1971 and was originally called the Portman Stand. It was later renamed the Cobbold Stand in respect of the Cobbold family who were former owners of the club and old Suffolk brewers Tolly-Cobbold. Unusually the teams emerge onto the field from one corner of the ground between the South and Britannia Stands. Outside are two statues of two former Ipswich and England managers. One is of World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey and is located on the corner between the Cobbold and Sir Bobby Robson Stand, while Sir Bobby Robson's statue is placed behind the Cobbold stand in Portman Road. Top Of Page Future Developments The Club would at some point like to re-develop the Cobbold Stand and boost the capacity of the ground to 40,000. However this is unlikely to happen unless the Club established itself once again as a Premier League Club. Top Of Page Portman Road Thanks to Owen Pavey for supplying the photos for this page. Top Of Page What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? Away fans are placed on one side of the upper tier of the Cobbold Stand at one side of the pitch, where up to 1,900 away supporters can be accommodated (or according to some - crammed in). 1,500 of this allocation are housed in the upper tier wing sections. If necessary an additional 400 'premium' seats can be made available which are more centrally located in the upper tier. The away allocation can also be supplemented by a further 400 seats in the lower tier of this stand. Although the views from this area are generally not too bad (unless you are at the very back of the stand where there are some supporting pillars), the leg room is a little cramped and as with the rest of the stand the facilities are beginning to show their age. On the plus side, away fans can really make some noise from this stand, contributing to a real great atmosphere. Food on offer inside the ground include; Rollover Hot Dogs (�3), Various Pies, including the Chicken Balti Pie (�2.60), Pasties (�3) and Jumbo Sausage Rolls (�2.60). Chris Watkins a visiting Coventry City fan adds; 'I felt that I my visits to Portman Road that the stewarding was a little over the top with fans being persistently asked to sit down. There was also a sizeable Police presence, for what really is a low profile fixture'. I have always found this to be a friendly place and pleasurable day out, even though I've never seen my team win there! I even on one occasion got accosted by some Ipswich fans, whilst coming out of the railway station and ended up accompanying them on a pub crawl before the game. Overall Portman Road is a good day out although it does seem to take an eternity to get there! Top Of Page "Where To Drink? "The main away supporters pub for many a season, the 'Drum & Monkey', has now declared itself a 'home supporters only' pub, following refurbishment. This makes the choice of drinking establishments for away fans very limited. The Station Hotel, which is near to the ground and train station, is where most visiting supporters will congregate. Otherwise the Punch & Judy pub on Cardinal Park, which is close to the ground has also been recommended to me as a pub which is family orientated and where both sets of fans can enjoy a drink. Other pubs in the area such as the Victoria, the Hare & Hounds and the Swan, are very much home pubs and are best avoided by visiting fans." http://www.footballgroundguide.com/ipswich_town/#Where To Drink? If I get there early enough for a beer it will be Station Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Sorry, didn't mean to post all that, just the pubs bit !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Was quite surprised to see that there doesn't seem to be an awful lot of confidence from the few Town supporters who have posted on this thread so far... http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=304&fid=152&sty=2&act=1&mid=2116632449 Despite a good opening day win over Bristol City away and then losing at home to newly relegated Hull I still find it surprising that it appears a few Ipswich fans don't have confidence in their team? Is it the overall performances they've seen? Whether it's our results so far, if we're judged a quality opposition or just that we're on a good streak of winning games, it's refreshing to see that sides we consider to be tough opposition aren't expecting to pick up 3 points from us just because we've just been promoted from League 1 as I've seen on a few other forums of our previous opponents. Looking forward to what could be a very good game. If Hull are newly relegated, does that make us 'Don't touch - paint still wet' new? Not opened the link, but they certainly have some good players ... makes a change from last year when to be honest I don't think I'd ever heard of the majority of the opposition squad!! Carlos Edwards, Chopra and that nauseating little git Lee Bowyer could all cause us problems. With Bowyer nipping peoples ankles and mouthing off all game Chopra's experience and guile some cool heads will need to be on display tonight. I think Ipswich should be looking to play an open game, which like the passing game Barnsley tried, but dismally failed to implement should suit us. 2 home losses on the bounce and high expectations could mean a good start for us would get the home crowd on the players backs if things aren't going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian the Red Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Share | "Where To Drink? "The main away supporters pub for many a season, the 'Drum & Monkey', has now declared itself a 'home supporters only' pub, following refurbishment. This makes the choice of drinking establishments for away fans very limited. The Station Hotel, which is near to the ground and train station, is where most visiting supporters will congregate. Otherwise the Punch & Judy pub on Cardinal Park, which is close to the ground has also been recommended to me as a pub which is family orientated and where both sets of fans can enjoy a drink. Other pubs in the area such as the Victoria, the Hare & Hounds and the Swan, are very much home pubs and are best avoided by visiting fans." http://www.footballgroundguide.com/ipswich_town/#Where To Drink? If I get there early enough for a beer it will be Station Hotel. Thanks Wilf will head for the Station Hotel as well!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14457271.stm TEAM NEWS Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow sits out the first of a three-game ban after his sending-off at Barnsley. Defender Radhi Jaidi (knee) is still out, so Dan Seaborne and Aaron Martin will play at centre-back. Recent signing Danny Fox is in the squad. Eh...? I did a double take at that too. Sincerely hope the "and" should be "or" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Wish I could make this one. The Mrs is a closet Ipswich sympathiser. Play without fear - and good luck and godspeed to all who travel in our colours. COYR. Thanks SaintBobby I'm sure I will and is a shame that you won't be coming too Mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Am looking forward to this as is my 1st game of the new season as I didn't make the other 2 league games and the cup game v Torquay so will be Good to be back watching Saints again! Am going to go for 1-1 with either Lambert or Lalanna for Saints as I would be more than happy to come away from there with a point but all 3 would still be Pretty Good tho! Am going by coach like I said on the other topic so are there any decent boozers to go to/that other fans will be going to before the game as I see that they don't sell alcohol inside the ground as it'd be Good to have a drink before!?! And does anyone have a rough idea on how many were taking aswell!?! Thanks! May see some of you on here there tonight...! COYR !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerceSaint28 Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 anyone going up from London today? ill be on the 4.30pm from Liverpool street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ado Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Can you buy tickets at portman road tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsacar saint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Tough,tough game the fact they lost at home saturday does certainly not help our cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Cash admission is available. Tkts for collection will be at the matchday tkt office on portman road (diagonally opposite the away fans section) sauce? ITFC tkt office this morning. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Tough,tough game the fact they lost at home saturday does certainly not help our cause. And with the nice little run we're on right now probably don't help their cause either tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Tough,tough game the fact they lost at home saturday does certainly not help our cause. What result on Saturday in the Ipswich vs Hull game would have helped our cause? You could twist a win/lose/draw anyway you want to put a negative spin on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingeletiss Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 (edited) counter attacking 4-4-3 -----------------------DAVIS-------------------- FRAZER---------FONTE------SEABORNE------FOX DE RIDDER----CORK---HAMMOND----MORGAN---LALLANA ----------------------LAMBERT Subs: Bart, Harding, Martin, Hammond, Connolly Deep joy, we're either starting with twelve men, or no goalkeeper Edited 16 August, 2011 by Gingeletiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Cash admission is available. Tkts for collection will be at the matchday tkt office on portman road (diagonally opposite the away fans section) sauce? ITFC tkt office this morning. . Last year it was about 50 yards away on the same side as the away entrance. I have a spare ticket if anyone is stuck...pm me? Don't want money...daughter had to do other things!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 Think I'd be content with a point here - 7pts from the the first 9 is very acceptable indeed. DC to score again ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 16 August, 2011 Share Posted 16 August, 2011 I consulted the magic elf who lives in my anus and he thinks it'll be 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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