The View From Churchmans

For the most part, this was an utter shambles. It was far worse than can be explained by the absence of Bam-Bam, the stupid one-up-front-at-home formation, or even the fact that it was one of those days where almost everything went in for the opposition. We started off ordinarily, completely took our eye off the game, fell to pieces, and then didn't seem to have any inclination to even salvage some pride. It ... More...

You'll have seen us play better than this in the past, and you'll do so again in the future, but seldom will you come away from Portman Road with such a buzz. This was, quite simply, the sort of afternoon which makes you brave all those damp February evenings in the hope you'll see it again. Why? Commitment, teamwork, and an infectious desire to win ran right through the team. And guess what? ... More...

A very satisfying start to the season, given the way that most teams (especially Ipswich) often look so disjointed at this stage. Cardiff will punch above their weight this season, with a decent manager and a lot of experienced players, and we can probably count ourselves fortunate to have got them right at the beginning while they're still getting sorted. They were a solid opposition, and it was a ... More...