The View From Churchmans

What a glorious evening. If ever there was an example of how commitment and concentration can overcome the odds in football, this was it. Did we suddenly discover a new formation which worked? No. Did the players all turn in exceptional performances? No. We really didn't do that much differently from some of the ordinary performances of late. But we had such a huge dose of commitment thrown into the mix that the ... More...

This is getting irritating now as well as frustrating. Nothing's going for us, every loose ball seems to drop to the opposition, and Portman Road is becoming an unexpected three points for anyone. The players are there, the skill's there, even the commitment is there, but as a whole, they're simply a rabble. For those who remember 1994-1995, it's not nearly as bad as that, yet by this stage in that season we ... More...

And just how good was that? I can't remember a game where everyone had such a confident feeling beforehand, and I've no idea why, but we just did. Nice town, terrific people, and we simply turned it blue. You can't help but feel though that a team which can't get more than 6,000 to 7,000 supporters out for a UEFA Cup second round tie doesn't really have the heart for the fight. But ... More...