30 Aug 2026 18:32:03.
A good win and scoring a clutch of goals is always great for the moral.
I suspect that game will be played out again several times this season, poor defensively, great in attack, midfield inconsistent.
While Ipswich didn't have half the number of chances we did, they probably had a similar number of "good" chances.
Which shows we are still giving teams too much space.
Kobbie makes a big difference in midfield and I'm looking forward to seeing him play with both Santos and Baleba and seeing if they can strike up a good balance in midfield.
30 Aug 2026 20:19:28
I think Amorim's legacy is Kobbie Mainoo. By leaving him out, he spurred him on to get stronger, work harder. He finished last season looking much more athletic than previously. Crazy he didn't get a sniff for England, and here he is back and looking sharp for us again.
He is the first name in midfield. Who can play with him effectively in big games, low block, etc etc, will impact who goes in beside him.