MATCH THREAD: Norwich vs Ipswich PLAY-OFF SEMI FINAL

[dj161]

#NCFC team vs @Official_ITFC: Ruddy; Whittaker, Martin (c),Bassong, Olsson; Redmond, Howson, Tettey, Johnson; Hoolahan; Jerome.

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC)

May 16, 2015

 

[It's Character Forming]

So lineup out And Whitts is playing in an unchanged back 4. Hoolahan and Resmond both start with Tettey Johnson and Howson, Jerome up front.

 

[It's Character Forming]

It's what I'd have gone for if you decide not to change CBs at this point.

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Like it. Assume Tettey holding, BJ left, Redders right, Howson in the middle and Hoolahoop linking with Jerome. Sounds nice and balanced.

Wes would have been the wrong choice for the away game, but would definitely start him at home.

We needed to be combative away. This game we need to unlock them and hopefully Wes will be key to that

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Just looking at the City Stand, is anyone else reminded of David Cameron's promise to get an EU renegotiation when we hear McNally talking of doing something to improve the stand?

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Come on boys! Frankly ifd we cant beat Ipswich today we dont deserve to go up anyway. Come on lads, show 'em what you've got!

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Anderson there proving why men on the post are vital

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Intensity not suiting us at the moment. Ipswich doing a good job of pressing us and not allowing us to settle

 

[Canaryboy]

Scrappy messy game and we're struggling with composure, think this may go to whichever team scores first. Not quite the formality that my overly-confident myself was expecting. 

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Hmmm, think this is going to penalties. Ipswich far more impressive than when I've seen them before. Very little football being played. We need to somehow calm things down, slow the tempo and allow our quality to show. Just industry from both sides so far which suits Ipswich more I feel

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Well I was technically right!

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Driving seat now. Dont *bleep* it up!

 

[derehamyella]

hoolahan you beauty... and hats off in the air to Redmond  ....   one up and scum down to ten  ...

 

[derehamyella]

can't hold on to a lead can we... bloody hell  1-1  Smith

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

just sloppy defending again  :/

 

[derehamyella]

redmond again   2-1    

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Encouraging thing is that Ipswich are now chasing the game when really they should be digging in. Leaving themselves open

Before I can press post exactly that happens. You can see on the replay Ipswich only have 3 men back, leaving Redmond unmarked at the back post which is their undoing. Well done Redders!

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Glad away goals dont count!

 

[derehamyella]

yes mate so am I..  one more and it is sewn up .....

 

[The Great Mass Debater]

Really dont agree with that sub. Wes was really pulling the strings there