FT: IPSWICH TOWN 3 - 2 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

2-0 up at Leeds, outplaying them - Bulut changes the shape of the team to hold on to the scoreline. 2-0 up at Ipswich, outplaying them - Bulut changes the shape of the team to hold on to the scoreline.

Two managerial fck ups already.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

Like others I missed a key 10 minutes of the game and had no commentary but don’t understand why Tanner went off, why the change of formation, why bring Panzo on? This looks like a managerial disaster from what I could see.

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I didn’t see any of it but Matt Murray, who was reporting on the game for Sky, suggested that Bulut’s tactical changes backfired badly.

I missed the first 60. Working. All I saw was completely out thought and out run by the opposition. Ramsay shocking.

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Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole

Can someone please explain what happened after our second goal?

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We conceded one poor goal and Bulut lost his damn mind, brought on a player who probably hasn't even trained with the squad yet, took off Ralls, changed the formation and we looked absolutely shite from there on.

It really was Mike Bassett time in the second half....no one knew where to play

Bulut said all the managers played Colwell out of position so he then played him out of position

that was clueless, maybe you can sit on a lead in Turkey or Greece but away in the championship they are coming for you, you need the third and the fourth!!!

I think we had more goals in us as well if he'd stayed the course, the space was opening up as Ipswich attacked... and then he just ripped it all up at the first sign of trouble.

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Originally Posted by Hilts

Weve conceded the 1st from some pathetic attempt to play out from a goal kick when looking in complete control despite Ugbo looking totally out of place already.

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At no stage in that game were we in 'complete control'. Ipswich could have scored a few in the first half. They were always going to score, the question was how many. Some shambolic defending particularly for the 2nd goal, but also some bad luck. We used up our luck against Wednesday.

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Originally Posted by blue_emu

I think Siopis is great. Haven't had a midfielder with his energy for a while.

The most disappointing result of the season so far for me because of how well we had played before imploding. I'm not panicing yet though. Although not good enough it's much better than last season.

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Theres no doubt some of the play was encouraging and far better than the slow ball dross we were playing under Morison.

However the way we completely folded against lets face it a not very good side is worrying.

Unless there was an injury to Ralls he should never have been subbed same as Tanner.

Lets see if there were injuries. If not that was complete mis management today.

Lets see where we are after 10 games.

Best we go all out attack for the SWD game then if we can’t hold a lead. I’m going for a 7-5 win!

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

I didn’t see any of it but Matt Murray, who was reporting on the game for Sky, suggested that Bulut’s tactical changes backfired badly.

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An understatement

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Originally Posted by Bald Barry Bastad

I missed the first 60. Working. All I saw was completely out thought and out run by the opposition. Ramsay shocking.

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The first 50 was nothing like that.

The rest is on Bulut.

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Originally Posted by Bald Barry Bastad

I missed the first 60. Working. All I saw was completely out thought and out run by the opposition. Ramsay shocking.

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We were decent up to 2-0 as was Ramsey.

We played really well in the 1st half, a cause for much optimism. However, we often played well under Morison without winning. The only difference is that we can now score goals, but is this is down to having greater quality in midfield and upfront rather than the coaching?

Two huge mistakes during the game; taking Tanner off (he may have been injured) and the switch of formation. But that has already been pointed out in this thread numerous times.

But also, I don't understand the dropping of Alnwick. Regardless of Runnarsson's performance, what type of leadership is it to drop a bloke who waited 12 months, patiently, for his chance without complaining and then when he had his chance he has simply been outstanding. I don't see that his selection of Runnarsson as being 'brave', 'strong' or 'ruthless'; as a leader and figurehead I see it as disloyal and lacking in integrity. It would be different if Runnarsson had been at the club for three seasons or so and had been proven to be a top player. Although, I am happy to accept that Runnarsson might be the better goalie but the change was wrong and sent out the wrong message to the whole of the playing staff. You can't demand loyalty if you don't show it yourself.

One final bitch, why three holding midfielders on the bench? Under what circumstances could all three possibly be used? Someone like Keiron Evans would have been extremely handy coming off the bench in the final quarter. We had no-one on the pitch who was a natural crosser of the goal. Surely the extra spaces on the bench should be used to give attacking options and variety.

An observation on individual performances is that Goutas is still unconvincing, his performances have been in-line with his playing CV.

The evidence of the start of the season is that Bulet can coach, but his tactical awareness and management style appear to be lacking. He comes a bit up himself trying to be too clever. He appears to see himself as Brian Clough or Jose Mourinho, but might be just a cocky version of Avram Grant!

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Originally Posted by Hilts

We started the 2nd half well. Id love to know why Ugbo came on though. Looks a complete passenger.

Complete mis management of this game. Ipswich are mid table at best weve thrown the game away.

To concede 3 this easy is very worrying. Not convinced at all by Siopis or Goutas. But theres also been positive play. Its going to be a tough battle to stay up though.

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I have a feeling it's going to harder than last season.

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Originally Posted by Bobby Dandruff

We were decent up to 2-0 as was Ramsey.

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I’d say we were good for that first hour, but Bulut gave Ipswich a sniff with his tactics and changes and you’re asking for trouble when you do that to a team that is used to winning.

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Originally Posted by AdrianAlston

We played really well in the 1st half, a cause for much optimism. However, we often played well under Morison without winning. The only difference is that we can now score goals, but is this is down to having greater quality in midfield and upfront rather than the coaching?

Two huge mistakes during the game; taking Tanner off (he may have been injured) and the switch of formation. But that has already been pointed out in this thread numerous times.

But also, I don't understand the dropping of Alnwick. Regardless of Runnarsson's performance, what type of leadership is it to drop a bloke who waited 12 months, patiently, for his chance without complaining and then when he had his chance he has simply been outstanding. I don't see that his selection of Runnarsson as being 'brave', 'strong' or 'ruthless'; as a leader and figurehead I see it as disloyal and lacking in integrity. It would be different if Runnarsson had been at the club for three seasons or so and had been proven to be a top player. Although, I am happy to accept that Runnarsson might be the better goalie but the change was wrong and sent out the wrong message to the whole of the playing staff. You can't demand loyalty if you don't show it yourself.

One final bitch, why three holding midfielders on the bench? Under what circumstances could all three possibly be used? Someone like Keiron Evans would have been extremely handy coming off the bench in the final quarter. We had no-one on the pitch who was a natural crosser of the goal. Surely the extra spaces on the bench should be used to give attacking options and variety.

An observation on individual performances is that Goutas is still unconvincing, his performances have been in-line with his playing CV.

The evidence of the start of the season is that Bulet can coach, but his tactical awareness and management style appear to be lacking. He comes a bit up himself trying to be too clever. He appears to see himself as Brian Clough or Jose Mourinho, but might be just a cocky version of Avram Grant!

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Agree re. the dropping of Alnwick - that'll go down well in the dressing room. So far singularly unimpressed with his signings. Has he underestimated the Championship ?

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Originally Posted by AdrianAlston

We played really well in the 1st half, a cause for much optimism. However, we often played well under Morison without winning. The only difference is that we can now score goals, but is this is down to having greater quality in midfield and upfront rather than the coaching?

Two huge mistakes during the game; taking Tanner off (he may have been injured) and the switch of formation. But that has already been pointed out in this thread numerous times.

But also, I don't understand the dropping of Alnwick. Regardless of Runnarsson's performance, what type of leadership is it to drop a bloke who waited 12 months, patiently, for his chance without complaining and then when he had his chance he has simply been outstanding. I don't see that his selection of Runnarsson as being 'brave', 'strong' or 'ruthless'; as a leader and figurehead I see it as disloyal and lacking in integrity. It would be different if Runnarsson had been at the club for three seasons or so and had been proven to be a top player. Although, I am happy to accept that Runnarsson might be the better goalie but the change was wrong and sent out the wrong message to the whole of the playing staff. You can't demand loyalty if you don't show it yourself.

One final bitch, why three holding midfielders on the bench? Under what circumstances could all three possibly be used? Someone like Keiron Evans would have been extremely handy coming off the bench in the final quarter. We had no-one on the pitch who was a natural crosser of the goal. Surely the extra spaces on the bench should be used to give attacking options and variety.

An observation on individual performances is that Goutas is still unconvincing, his performances have been in-line with his playing CV.

The evidence of the start of the season is that Bulet can coach, but his tactical awareness and management style appear to be lacking. He comes a bit up himself trying to be too clever. He appears to see himself as Brian Clough or Jose Mourinho, but might be just a cocky version of Avram Grant!

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Totally agree....why take Tanner and Ralls off when they were buzzing.....and Alnwick on today's performance is a better keeper. I would ahve kept the Tanner/Colwill/Evans potential. Not Bulut's greatest performance....

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I’d say we were good for that first hour, but Bulut gave Ipswich a sniff with his tactics and changes and you’re asking for trouble when you do that to a team that is used to winning.

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The changes didn’t help I agree but absolving the players for yet another shocking capitulation isn’t right either.

They have to take some responsibility for another failure of the type that you MIGHT be unfortunate enough to witness once in a season.

Not having a go, but people were saying this is the best window we've had for many years. i personally wasn't excited about any of them apart fro Ramsey. They must improve and they must start to fight and battle. I'm tired of watching this team just give up

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Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK

Not having a go, but people were saying this is the best window we've had for many years. i personally wasn't excited about any of them apart fro Ramsey. They must improve and they must start to fight and battle. I'm tired of watching this team just give up

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Were they ? I think Dalman's hype along with the media certainly gave that impression but the general consensus among those who I go to the game with think we're just a poor team plus Ramsey.

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Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish

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I have a feeling it's going to harder than last season.

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It won't be.

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Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK

Not having a go, but people were saying this is the best window we've had for many years. i personally wasn't excited about any of them apart fro Ramsey. They must improve and they must start to fight and battle. I'm tired of watching this team just give up

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Anyone saying its the best window for years has lost the plot.

However there were encouraging performances from Grant , Tanner Collins and some decent football.

There were some appalling tactical decisions by our manager though and some worrying performances Ugbo in particular.

Tanner being subbed was one thing but Ralls as well???

Id never heard of Bulut before he was appointed.

Is he anywhere near Championship material as a manager and how long is he given?

Lets see where we are after 10 games.

That was a disaster of a game from our manager though.

Are you lot actually mentally retarded?

We have played away against 3/4 of the favourites to win the league and were highly competitive/the better team for decent spells in all 3.

Sucks to not get the points but after the past few years of utter dross if you can't have faith after those performances then its probably time to give up.

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Originally Posted by Eric Cartman

Are you lot actually mentally retarded?

We have played away against 3/4 of the favourites to win the league and were highly competitive/the better team for decent spells in all 3.

Sucks to not get the points but after the past few years of utter dross if you can't have faith after those performances then its probably time to give up.

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yes, massive overreaction here. we played well for significant portions of the match.ade some big mistakes but better than just not turning up.

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Originally Posted by Eric Cartman

Are you lot actually mentally retarded?

We have played away against 3/4 of the favourites to win the league and were highly competitive/the better team for decent spells in all 3.

Sucks to not get the points but after the past few years of utter dross if you can't have faith after those performances then its probably time to give up.

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The fact of losing is not the point, if’s the way and why, substitutions, change of tactics and formation by someone who doesn’t appear to convinced in the players he has at his disposal.. shockingly poor Management.