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The difference between Buchanan and Corbeanu is so obvious though, he's one of our best players. Why are he gnashing our teeth over the exclusion of a guy who played 50 minutes in his last 8 possible games (45 of which came in one game)?? Brym deserved to be in the squad, he plays consistently at a good level. Presumably Marsch is going to be looking at as many players as possible in these two games. Therefore, Bryms look was always be the Rotterdam game and he earned that chance with his club play. I really hope Corbeanu can get some good game time next season and make a case for playing for Canada, I think he has a lot of potential

Brym was always going to play in this game, he plays locally and has actually played in club games recently (as opposed to Theo). We absolutely would not lose respect for subbing on a player who's made 32 appearances on the team who came 8th in the Eredivisie. Certainly no less than if we'd played a guy who couldn't break into the punching bag of La Liga. I really like Theo but he just hasn't earned a spot on the roster with his lack of playing time

Yep lovely evening! On the tram to the stadium now. Let's go!

Me and my dad got our tickets!

Me and my dad definitely interested in going!

Just my opinion on what I saw focussing on him instead of the rest of the game this eve Short review - Solid to supreme 78 mins, then misjudged a header and Ipswich scored from resulting corner. At that point he seemed a bit shaky. But looked good and certainly would have been Ipswich’s best centre half. Played right side CB and at points looked no lesser than his partner who cost 20 mil this summer. Marshalled the back line well and stepped up effectively to get a few offside calls Bit more in depth 1st half he took maybe 10 mins to get more comfortable with the game. Ipswich played 1 up top (Ladapo who is a big unit), and Ladapo put himself on LDF from pretty early on. LDF didn’t necessarily lose any duels but was a bit shaky in the air. Grew into himself as half wore on, definitely has a good positional side to his game although I think he was playing 5-10 yards too deep when Fulham had the ball and often the defensive mid ended up playing in the space LDF should have been in. Only other thing was his body shape was a bit closed when he received the ball, usually kept coming back to the left. He bundled through Ladapo a couple times, played him touch tight but didn’t get rolled. Thought he marked him really well 2nd half LDF was a beast for 30 mins of it. He clearly had gained a lot of confidence and he ran past his marker a couple times (also had a run or two breaking through the lines), as well as playing more comfortably with the ball. His passes were always crisp and composed but he was more relaxed, opening his body up and varying the options he used more. One in particular was a one touch pass straight up through 3 Ipswich players to his midfielder that set up an attack. His positioning in general looked great, read the game very well and constantly adjusted himself accordingly. He also played slightly higher when Fulham were in possession this half. Immediately from kick off after Fulham’s 3rd Ipswich lumped it forward, LDF went to head it clear but misjudged and Ipswich won a corner that they scored from. Think this knocked his confidence as he then looked a bit shaky but to be honest he was still fairly solid. Thought it was a great debut and he holds a lot of promise In the picture he’s in the centre circle organising things

I’m at the game so will try and make a note of my thoughts on him

England league cup Luc De Fougerolles starting for Fulham at Ipswich. I’m at the game so will keep an eye on how he does

His own goal was… interesting. But came away with the 3-2 win. Will try and go to watch him in person this season seeing as that’s where I live. He certainly gets enough shot stopping practice playing for Colchester https://x.com/sportbible/status/1717148148932424111?s=46&t=uzEZSpHIdDXy0Hg3r59VVA

I think Marsh left just before Millar went to Liverpool. Would love Liam to go to preston, Ryan Lowe likes his teams to play attacking football so can see him thriving there. Lowe was also one of my favourite Chester players when he was there

He had a good game whenever I saw him play for Ipswich, had Arshavin in his pocket when they made league cup semi finals in the first leg. Then Paul Jewell took over the team and he never played again. This would happen with every new manager that came in. I used to see him about in town on a night out a lot.

Never had the pleasure, but it’s 5 mins from my house and keep meaning to go. Now I’m not so sure…

Worst burger I had was at Dagenham’s ground. They had proudly painted on the brick work “now with 100% meat”

Great atmosphere every week, basically guaranteed Champions League games every season and the league suits his style of play. Plus he’s got a great chance at winning trophies. Sounds good to me

St Johnstone up 1-0 at half time, Bair with the assist