The Office (UK): Ipswich Town edition

[Davefevs]

2 minutes ago, Street red said:

Doubt that will happen not unless it's in lees book 

A trilogy in 5 parts!

[The Bard]

51 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Just little Lee and holden to go now then!

Not with the agreements they signed..

I thought Cook sailed as close to the line as feasible leaving you in no doubt what happened and at whose behest without pointing the finger at Ashton. Rolls is a useful patsy for Ashton isn't he? Less popular and less competent.  Perfect to soak up the ire.

[Pezo]

21 minutes ago, The Bard said:

Not with the agreements they signed..

I thought Cook sailed as close to the line as feasible leaving you in no doubt what happened and at whose behest without pointing the finger at Ashton. Rolls is a useful patsy for Ashton isn't he? Less popular and less competent.  Perfect to soak up the ire.

Well that's it isn't it, MA has the perfect job all the adulation when it's working, all the decisions, fires others when it goes wrong, the most amount of money and none of the accountability.

He builds a structure where he is responsible for hire and fire and then imposes himself into these positions.

[Davefevs]

12 minutes ago, Pezo said:

Well that's it isn't it, MA has the perfect job all the adulation when it's working, all the decisions, fires others when it goes wrong, the most amount of money and none of the accountability.

He builds a structure where he is responsible for hire and fire and then imposes himself into these positions.

Surrounds himself with his “mates”, to give him a protective bubble and no challenge.  A poor leader does this.

[Pezo]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Surrounds himself with his “mates”, to give him a protective bubble and no challenge.  A poor leader does this.

But also mates that he will get rid of if he is in any danger.

[Numero Uno]

2 hours ago, Monkeh said:

Hmmm nothing like what happened here, Watford and Oxford......those poor deluded Ipswich fans being taken I  by that absolute fraud,

He's up there with Peter Ridsdale 

Up there with Peter ******* Sutcliffe tbh..................

[Kodjias Wrist]

6 hours ago, ZiderEyed said:

 

Those few quotes tell you so much about Mark Ashton, Paul Cook, the nature of PC's sacking, and the faith the board at Ipswich have placed in one of the big charlatans in English football. I'll be praying for you, Ipswich Town. 

I wouldn't arrogant pricks on their forum most of them.

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, Double1 said:

The employment cycle of Mark Ashton:

1- join a club and bring in all his "boys" to create a mini cartel

2- hire a very inexperienced manager who he can dictate to 

3- sign a load of players, who he likes,, or is with a particular agent, irrespective of wages or whether they are needed

4- photo opp and interview about how he has got in a load of top signings.

5- disappear while the manager struggles to gel a completely unbalanced squad on high wages

6-sack manager, hire an even less experienced one 

7- leave club, in a mess, reputation with fans down the pan......repeat cycle.

8. New clubs fan’s lap him up, call previous club’s fans weirdos, window lockers, and blame the manager.

[Fordy62]

4 hours ago, ExiledAjax said:

Thank you for reminding me of the opening post of that mega Ipswich/Ashton thread. Spectacular.

I’ve just re read it too. Still can’t quite believe it isn’t a parody!

[Kodjias Wrist]

12 minutes ago, Double1 said:

The employment cycle of Mark Ashton:

1- join a club and bring in all his "boys" to create a mini cartel

2- hire a very inexperienced manager who he can dictate to 

3- sign a load of players, who he likes,, or is with a particular agent, irrespective of wages or whether they are needed

4- photo opp and interview about how he has got in a load of top signings.

5- disappear while the manager struggles to gel a completely unbalanced squad on high wages

6-sack manager, hire an even less experienced one 

7- leave club, in a mess, reputation with fans down the pan......repeat cycle.

Did he leave Oxford United in a mess though? Thought during his tenure they got promoted into the football league?

[Davefevs]

34 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said:

Did he leave Oxford United in a mess though? Thought during his tenure they got promoted into the football league?

 No, was there July 2014 to December 2015….spent in Lg2

[Mr Hankey]

No sympathy for what he does & the inevitable giant turd of a mess he will leave at Ipswich, proper odd fanbase them lot.

[Davefevs]

Oh Marky Mark…

 

[Unan]

[Davefevs]

 

Wonder if we’ll see this announced or a role change / promotion for Luke Werhun?

[chinapig]

1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

Wonder if we’ll see this announced or a role change / promotion for Luke Werhun?

After a rigorous process, interviewing candidates from around the world, it will be decided that Werhun was the best candidate and a good human.

[Shelton’s Love Gravy]

Ashton deserves to be eaten.

By hungry badgers

[22A]

I visited Ipswich today and was told there's grumbling that the Summer's signings haven't been too successful and most will be moved on next Summer.

[Lanterne Rouge]

25 minutes ago, 22A said:

I visited Ipswich today and was told there's grumbling that the Summer's signings haven't been too successful and most will be moved on next Summer.

Some would say it`s not the players that are the problem............................

[redsquirrel]

29 minutes ago, 22A said:

I visited Ipswich today and was told there's grumbling that the Summer's signings haven't been too successful and most will be moved on next Summer.

probably a set of left hand clubs in a right handers bag

[Sleepy1968]

37 minutes ago, 22A said:

I visited Ipswich today and was told there's grumbling that the Summer's signings haven't been too successful and most will be moved on next Summer.

If anyone thinks you can move players on nowadays just because it suits you then think again.

Edited January 26, 2022 by Sleepy1968

[Davefevs]

37 minutes ago, 22A said:

I visited Ipswich today and was told there's grumbling that the Summer's signings haven't been too successful and most will be moved on next Summer.

During the summer there was a lot of talk of high wages to get some players to sign, e.g Pigott (albeit on a free).  There is now talk of loaning him out, and selling him in the summer.  I’m not sure anyone is gonna pay £8-10k p.w. for a player who’s struggled this season.

That is what they have to contend with.

[Sleepy1968]

14 hours ago, Davefevs said:

During the summer there was a lot of talk of high wages to get some players to sign, e.g Pigott (albeit on a free).  There is now talk of loaning him out, and selling him in the summer.  I’m not sure anyone is gonna pay £8-10k p.w. for a player who’s struggled this season.

That is what they have to contend with.

What is he, a bang average league one striker? That's £2k per week basic if I was in charge. Iit's not like MA has any history of agreeing deals with players at 4-5x their real worth. Would they want to trade him for Palmer?

[exAtyeoMax]

 

How many players do they want?

[Davefevs]

We are also starting to see rumours of players signed in the summer, already looking to be moved on.  Churn, churn, agents, kerching  

[Loosey Boy]

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

We are also starting to see rumours of players signed in the summer, already looking to be moved on.  Churn, churn, agents, kerching  

Now there’s a surprise ‘eh @Davefevs

[Southend Blue]

Signing a total near 20 players in the close season wasn't necessary for us.    Not sure what they were trying to achieve by this, it started out all well and promising at the start but by the end of business even myself and doubtless a few others at Portman Road were left wondering what the hell was going on.    One guess being we just needed to clear out a whole load of dead wood and then-surplus requirement names and (then) bring in an influx of no-thrills players that would appease certain members of the fanbase, who in all truth, had endured a certain amount of suffering going back a number of years.

Tomorrow sees a trip to Sheffield, a bit too far for some to travel but if we can win again, not only will Kieran McKenna grab a manager of the month award so soon after coming in, any chance of promotion will be very much a reality.   Five wins from six league games if we do it tomorrow, I desperately want to get out this bloody league.   We have a very good opportunity now, McKenna - people questioned his arrival myself included - but fair play he's procured wins after another, a lot of the time we haven't even played well to get those three points.      

 

 

[Davefevs]

10 minutes ago, Southend Blue said:

Signing a total near 20 players in the close season wasn't necessary for us.    Not sure what they were trying to achieve by this, it started out all well and promising at the start but by the end of business even myself and doubtless a few others at Portman Road were left wondering what the hell was going on.    One guess being we just needed to clear out a whole load of dead wood and then-surplus requirement names and (then) bring in an influx of no-thrills players that would appease certain members of the fanbase, who in all truth, had endured a certain amount of suffering going back a number of years.

Tomorrow sees a trip to Sheffield, a bit too far for some to travel but if we can win again, not only will Kieran McKenna grab a manager of the month award so soon after coming in, any chance of promotion will be very much a reality.   Five wins from six league games if we do it tomorrow, I desperately want to get out this bloody league.   We have a very good opportunity now, McKenna - people questioned his arrival myself included - but fair play he's procured wins after another, a lot of the time we haven't even played well to get those three points.      

 

 

You’ll know my beef with Mark Ashton, and your TWTD forum blames it all on Cook.

Just imagine Cook did want all 20 players signed in the summer.  At what point does the CEO (playing the role of HoR) use his skill, experience and understanding of the market and the financial climate turn round to Cook and say “enough is enough Paul, that player you brought in at the start of the season, you’re telling me a few weeks later you want another in his position”.

If you’re not in full support of the manager’s recruitment plan what the hell are you responsible for?

Thats the bit I don’t get.

And now some of those players brought in during the summer are poised to move on, in most cases it will be at a cost, because the players you don’t want aren’t the ones who are playing well, but the ones that haven’t.  In most cases you’ll have paid better wages than most in your division, so who can afford to take your “unwanted” off your hands and pay either the necessary fee and / or wages.

That poor recruitment has to be a reflection on the CEO’s judgment, not just the manager.  Surely?

[PhilC]

Oh dear 

 

 

[Finley_Smith10]

Rekeem Harper now gone on loan who they signed in the summer. Thank god Ashton is now there problem. Signing players for the sake of it

[Ronnie Sinclair]

2 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Rekeem Harper now gone on loan who they signed in the summer. Thank god Ashton is now there problem. Signing players for the sake of it

And Scott Fraser, left today for Charlton

[Davefevs]

21 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Rekeem Harper now gone on loan who they signed in the summer. Thank god Ashton is now there problem. Signing players for the sake of it

He was the player the Chairman (O’Leary) and Ashton said they must get…ignore what the Manager (Cook) wanted, eh?  From West Brom, I expect a few palms greased along the way.

[SuperRed]

Not sure if I’ve missed it on here but I see the outstanding human Rene Gilmartin is now Head of Goalkeeping at Ipswich. Bet that was a vigorous recruitment process. 

[The Nest Egg]

13 minutes ago, SuperRed said:

Not sure if I’ve missed it on here but I see the outstanding human Rene Gilmartin is now Head of Goalkeeping at Ipswich. Bet that was a vigorous recruitment process. 

Not 'Head of Totally Unbiased Match Commentary' then?

Perhaps that's a future secondment for him 

[PHILINFRANCE]

10 minutes ago, Newquay-Red said:

Not 'Head of Totally Unbiased Match Commentary' then?

Perhaps that's a future secondment for him 

Ignoring the fact that Reg was somewhat ‘partial’, I used to quite enjoy listening to his punditry.

[Northern Red]

 

[chinapig]

18 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

 

There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents etc. ....

[Davefevs]

https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/533060/scott-barron/#1
 

Marky Mark’s son working for the Agency group that Richard Lee is involved in.

[Southend Blue]

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

[REDOXO]

On 28/01/2022 at 12:23, exAtyeoMax said:

 

How many players do they want?

Ask Lee Johnson 

[Port Said Red]

5 hours ago, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

The questions you should be asking is what the accounts will look like at the end of the year and how much dead wood you will need to get rid of.

[Waconda]

6 hours ago, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

Lots of Kool Aid being spat out when this is read.

[cidercity1987]

6 hours ago, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

Thats funny , because it appears to me that he has taken you from 9th last season  to 9th this season...

 

[GrahamC]

7 hours ago, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

Despite the fact he’s completely crippled us financially we have largely moved on.

You like him, we hate him & much prefer Richard Gould.

As has been pointed out following him doing his usual scattergun approach to recruitment last summer spending sums pretty much unmatched by your League One rivals you aren’t any better positioned.

I actually like both East Anglia clubs, but his legacy with us & Watford should worry you long term.

[SBB]

36 minutes ago, Waconda said:

Lots of Kool Aid being spat out when this is read.

Big fan of Ashtons work here, then? Or do you comment purely for reactions? 

[SydneyCity]

One of my best mates over here is an Ipswich fan, so I don’t mind them as a club. It’s also Friday and I’ve been working in Melbourne all week, having recently discovered that the pub next to the office has Thatcher’s on tap…

History is repeating itself with Ashton. Spunking a lot of cash on a lot of players for a small amount of progress.

It seems exciting, it seems like something’s happening but ultimately, it doesn’t. I really hated Ashton and LJ for their Brent-esque personalities… but I was definitely a supporter of LJ, at least, because there was incremental improvement in the league.

Unfortunately, with each small step forward bigger problems were appearing behind the scenes and I now feel like an idiot for being happy about slowly inching towards the playoffs, while dispensing cash faster than a truck stop ATM.

I hope Ashton can guide you to the levels of success that cover the costs of getting there but I genuinely don’t think he will as his ego and greed means he’ll keep going until you’re all f**ked, then keep going a bit more.

Nothing new, revelatory or insightful there but as I said, I recently discovered the local has Thatcher’s on tap and I needed to vent.

Edited April 1, 2022 by SydneyCity

[Davefevs]

27 minutes ago, SydneyCity said:

Unfortunately, with each small step forward bigger problems were appearing behind the scenes and I now feel like an idiot for being happy about slowly inching towards the playoffs, while dispensing cash faster than a truck stop ATM.

That was one of my biggest issues, and I saw it coming.  No bonus points for me (and others), but how could the “professionals” including a billionaire accountant not see the signs?

As per Graham, I quite like Ipswich as a club, they have been typically the kind of club a neutral likes, so keen to see how they do.

This summer will be interesting to watch the ins and outs.  Having paid some allegedly whopping wages for some players who are no longer in their plans, we will see how they get moved on to free up squad space…abd at what cost.

[KegCity]

1 hour ago, cidercity1987 said:

Thats funny , because it appears to me that he has taken you from 9th last season  to 9th this season...

 

Why bother trying to convince another fan base that their CEO is crap? They’re happy they’ve got him, we’re happy he’s left, leave them to it. 

[LondonBristolian]

14 hours ago, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

I wish Ipswich fans well but I'd say that the question with Ashton isn't about the immediate term but how he's planning financially for the long term. 

Mark Ashton was with us for five years and, for most of that time, our league position was improving and our squad looked stronger. Our scouting team unearthed some gems, as did our youth system, and there was a point where it seemed like Ashton or someone at the club had achieved alchemy in the transfer market, 

However four years in, both the results and the big money transfers out dried up it became very clear that we had a number of players who were not improving at the rate we anticipated. Over the year since Ashton left the evidence suggests the new manager and CEO have uncovered a real mess financially that is limiting us in the transfer market whilst we have too many players who just do not fit into a coherent side. Much of this is Ashton's legacy and it has been a mess to unpick.

I'm hoping for your sake that he's learned lessons from his time with us and isn't going to inflict the same long-term damage on you and perhaps he has. But my advice would be to look beyond this season's results and focus on the longetivity of the squad and business model for the next few years as those would be my key concerns. 

[Sleepy1968]

5 hours ago, KegCity said:

Why bother trying to convince another fan base that their CEO is crap? They’re happy they’ve got him, we’re happy he’s left, leave them to it. 

As long as they take up the Bakinson option in the summer I'll be happy to move on.

[Sheltons Army]

Ashton about the appointment of McKenna

 

Kieran was someone that I’d really kept a close eye on and with my links with [assistant manager] Martyn Pert [from Watford] I’d always been meeting Martyn and asking questions about him.

“We approached him and when I met Kieran I knew within 30 seconds, honestly. Within 30 seconds I knew. It was very late on one Sunday evening when we met and within 30 seconds I knew.

 

 

Edited April 1, 2022 by Sheltons Army

[Clevedon Red]

10 hours ago, Davefevs said:

 
Having paid some allegedly whopping wages for some players

And a huge amount to agents.

[Davefevs]

Didn’t he say something similar about Johnson….after he’d been rooting for Appleton, only to be told by Lansdown that Johnson was gonna be the new manager.

[Sheltons Army]

14 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Didn’t he say something similar about Johnson….after he’d been rooting for Appleton, only to be told by Lansdown that Johnson was gonna be the new manager.

Very similar , I remember posting an article where he was full of it claiming Lee was his find

Just a spooky coincidence he was the owner and his sons family friend 

[cidercity1987]

They were going to overtake Plymouth last I heard 

[slartibartfast]

23 hours ago, Sheltons Army said:

Ashton about the appointment of McKenna

 

Kieran was someone that I’d really kept a close eye on and with my links with [assistant manager] Martyn Pert [from Watford] I’d always been meeting Martyn and asking questions about him.

“We approached him and when I met Kieran I knew within 30 seconds, honestly. Within 30 seconds I knew. It was very late on one Sunday evening when we met and within 30 seconds I knew.

 

 

30 seconds, sure he wasn't talking about his sex life ?

[Lanterne Rouge]

Six points off the playoffs with five to play. That`s probably them done for this season.

Thankfully we won`t have to watch Ashton going full John Terry at Wembley now.

[chinapig]

3 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

Six points off the playoffs with five to play. That`s probably them done for this season.

Thankfully we won`t have to watch Ashton going full John Terry at Wembley now.

Time for him to come out with the "actually promotion isn't the aim for this season" line to pretend he has a master plan that is too subtle for the plebs to understand.

Expect lots more "trading" in the summer Ipswich fans. If it happens to benefit any particular agents that's just coincidence.

[petehinton]

I see he’s back happy to do his media ‘work’ after no loss in 2 months. Must be a coincidence 

[fgrsimon]

On 01/04/2022 at 00:48, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

Oops! Nothing like a home defeat to Cambridge Utd for a chastening dose of hard reality. If Ipswich fail to make the L1 Play-Offs, it has to be seen as an abject failure whichever way you look at it. 

[Ron W]

On 01/04/2022 at 00:48, Southend Blue said:

I know Ashton isn't to everyone's taste around here but he must be doing something right at ITFC as the turnaround in team fortunes since he came on board has been like night and day.    Actually keeps a low profile with us, that leaping around at Lincoln and high-fiving fans like some WWE wrestler making their way to the ring now seems a one-off.     

Just for the record, feel now the majority of the fanbase at Portman Road are now squarely behind him.     Came with a certain baggage or reputation but after initial scepticism with many Town fans has now fitted in almost like a piece of the furniture.     Would have played a pivotal part in bringing in an influx of new players last summer and taking McKenna to the club as new manager.     I don't get to see all the in's and out's and hour to hour business of what goes on behind the scenes, Ashton included, but from our own fans perspective bringing him on board now seems a good bit of business.

We're like 12 league games unbeaten and are now easily one of the very best sides in League One.   If we make the play-offs there's every chance we'll win it but pity is McKenna, Ashton and the new Game Changer Group owners came in too late to address the slide left before them by Marcus Evans, Hurst and Lambert.     Good night.    

There was a time when we looked like competing for the Championship title and were in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with Ashton, and most of us were of a mindset similar to yours.

As others have said though, be careful not to get too swept up in it, or when your next CEO takes over you might end up considering a points deduction too.

[Silvio Dante]

To lighten some of the doom from yesterday, mate of mine has sent me the Ipswich season ticket renewal letter.

Good to see Suffolk resident “Bobboblue” has had his complaints over the Tannoy heard.

 

[eardun]

Get him back quick to get hot air in the hand dryers.

 

[chinapig]

22 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

To lighten some of the doom from yesterday, mate of mine has sent me the Ipswich season ticket renewal letter.

Good to see Suffolk resident “Bobboblue” has had his complaints over the Tannoy heard.

 

I see they are 9th, 8 points off Sunderland in 6th having played a game more. Top 6 not looking likely but he will spin it as a personal triumph.

NEXT SEASON IS #OUR TIME (POSSIBLY BUT IF NOT IT'S SOMEBODY ELSE'S FAULT)

 

[Sleepy1968]

32 minutes ago, eardun said:

Get him back quick to get hot air in the hand dryers.

 

As I recall, that used to be piped directly from his office ...

[Banjo Red]

Get  Swiss Tony to buy our dross, job lot £20 million cash in hand.

[cidercity1987]

44 minutes ago, chinapig said:

I see they are 9th, 8 points off Sunderland in 6th having played a game more. Top 6 not looking likely but he will spin it as a personal triumph.

NEXT SEASON IS #OUR TIME (POSSIBLY BUT IF NOT IT'S SOMEBODY ELSE'S FAULT)

 

Will they beat last seasons total?

Will they beat Brian Tinnion's Bristol City?

They truly are shite but the fans are still lapping it all up

[Ska Junkie]

On 03/04/2022 at 01:16, fgrsimon said:

Oops! Nothing like a home defeat to Cambridge Utd for a chastening dose of hard reality. If Ipswich fail to make the L1 Play-Offs, it has to be seen as an abject failure whichever way you look at it. 

As long as he steals his ridiculous wage, he won't give a shit. He will just bleed the club dry, take credit for anything good then, when the cash dries up, he will move on to his next victim.

Good luck to Ipswich though, a top club.

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, chinapig said:

I see they are 9th, 8 points off Sunderland in 6th having played a game more. Top 6 not looking likely but he will spin it as a personal triumph.

NEXT SEASON IS #OUR TIME (POSSIBLY BUT IF NOT IT'S SOMEBODY ELSE'S FAULT)

 

Deflect the focus of failure to the PA system and big screen!

There is no way they expected to miss out on playoffs…you can never assume automatic promo.  They may have got rid of lots of players, but not as many high earners went (Skuse) as came in.

He will have a degree of sympathy from fans that it’s Cook’s fault, and had he had McKenna they’d be in and amongst it.  Maybe, but his scattergun recruitment (again) will not be easily remedied.  I look forward to him shifting Joe Pigott on £8-10k, without contributing to his wages, especially after the season he’s had.

Their accounts for this season are probably 10 months away, so we won’t know the affect he’s had financially for some time yet.

[Northern Red]

I refer to my post on the opening page of this thread back in August, which I stand by 100%:

On 06/08/2021 at 18:20, Northern Red said:

Whatever happens at City this season, however bad it might get, we should be eternally grateful that that charlatan and his mates aren't here anymore.