Another one for Daryl, but Ipswich trail 3-1 at half time at Chris Hughton's Brighton.
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Another one for Daryl, but Ipswich trail 3-1 at half time at Chris Hughton's Brighton.
Lost 3-2.
It's quite tight at the top of the championship With Derby's game in had it could be 4 teams separated by a point.
Two more for Murphy today, taking him to 21 league goals for the season. On course to break the 30-mark by season's end.
I really must watch more of him at Ipswich. His strike rate this year would normally be really exciting from an international perspective, even if it is at Championship level. Granted his opportunities for Ireland have been quite limited but he has looked somewhat limited in those opportunities.
What are people's opinions on him? Is he an option for the Poland game? I can envisage MON going with McGoldrick off Keane and Long is also an option but he didn't even appear against Scotland.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31453653
Proving the doubters wrong and referring to his striking idol as 'Fat Ronaldo'.
Back on the scoresheet today against fellow play-off contenders Brentford after missing a penalty midweek. Jonathan Douglas equalised for the visitors.
Just saw the highlights - he could have had 4 or 5, including horrible miss from an open goal eight yards out.
Yea saw it too, bit of a howler from the leagues top scorer!!
23rd goal of the season from Daryl this morning against Middlesbrough; another goal against promotion contenders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Excellent ball control, spatial awareness and pass by Murphy to assist Sears' goal against Bournemouth.
Murphy continuing to be a pivotal player for Ipswich, not just in terms of goals but assists too.
Ipswich defending very nervously here. Can't see them keeping a clean sheet against this Bournemouth team.
Murphy playing very well.
Murphy is playing well. He really looks the part as the "main man". The ball for the assist took a slight deflection, it wasn't as good a pass as I first thought. Arter looks busy and confident, Tabb not getting much joy. McGoldrick back on the bench.
Not had many chances but never shown much potential when in the green. Arguably he possess the physical attributes to play the role ahead of Houlihan
Tabb has outperformed Arter so far IMO.
He has shown the battler qualities that won him rave reviews when he played for Reading in the Premier League.
Arter profligate when presented with a good chance.
Bournemouth have slowly got to grips with Murphy as the game progressed.
Ipswich look vulnerable whenever Bournemouth launch an attack - and Bournemouth should arguably be in front. Ipswich have completely ceded possession and you don't do that to a Bournemouth team that are this good in possession.
Disappointing tactics from Mick Mc. Hopefully Ipswich can do the unlikely and hold on to the points.
Fantastic play by Arter there.
And then.
Sears elected to go alone when Murphy was in acres of space after making an intelligent run.
Can Murphy make it 24 for the season?
Murphy looked ok today but if this is what the top of the championship then we have very little to hope for with our players. it's woeful
yeah, I thought it was all very primitive.
Ya and I don't see any of or players getting out of the championship other than a sunny season where they play for a promoted team and get relegated again. It's very worrying.
I have hopes for Arter, not really seen enough of him though.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
A midfielder who can score a few goals is a useful asset at any level.
http://www.whoscored.com/Players/67807
On his stats he is rated very strong for his defensive contribution, his weakness is finishing apparently which is somewhat at odds with
with his 8 goals this season.
A midfielder who is strong in defence and scores goals sound like an attractive proposition to me.
I didn't get to see the game today unfortunately TOWK's posts suggest he didn't play too badly.
I thought Waford v Derby was a higher standard, Watford in particular.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Hey, was there talk above of MON being interested in Callum Wilson? Skilful player.
Yes he was.i thought he was just another daryl Murphy looking at yesterday a big strong black lad who can hold the ball up well and turn but wouldn't do too much in the premier league. Now Kenwyne Jones showed the difference between a championship striker and a decent premier league player. I say decent cos he would be ok mid to lower premiership
Wouldn't be the first description that springs to mind for Daryl Murphy.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Wouldn't say he won "rave reviews", he only started two wins in the Premier League, didn't play for Reading at all after early January and eventually went on loan to Ipswich in March where he scored his only goal that seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
One man's battling quality is another's huff and puff with no end result. That's how I saw Tabb on Friday, though I have seen a lot of skill in him years ago.
Goal #24 ensures the three points for Ipswich at home to Cardiff. With Wolves and Brentford both losing, Ipswich now have a three-point buffer at the foot of the play-offs with three games to play.
Quality finish too.
All three nominees are strikers. Deeney scored 20, Bamford has 17 and Murphy got 24 this season. Deduct from that who should win maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
And with the weakest of the three teams as well. I wouldn't have seen nearly enough to have an opinion though, but hopefully he wins.
Christophe Berra is top of that stats, Deeney has the best stats of those nominated, however
as they seem to be strongly influenced by goals Murphy might win it.
Berra has the most MOTM awards. (11).
Murphy has the best of those nominated (6).
Bamford won it.
25th of the season for Murphy, who will be mystified by how he wasn't named POTY.
Showing the alleged judges the folly of their pitiful selection while Bamford toils to no avail against Fulham while Middlesbrough's title hopes evaporate.
Ipswich back in front - Sears from Murphy's assist. Bamford's Middlesbrough have fought back from 3-1 down with 10 men.
Murphy named in PFA Championship Team of the Year to make up for POTY heartbreak.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32473770
Quite an achievement for someone ranked 171st in the Championship stats!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Maybe one of his assists impressed the panel, or maybe it was the other one!!
Murphy has 25 goals and 4 assists.
Bamford has 17 goals and 5 assists.
Do you have a link to these stats Tricky?
It's not that uncommon, only once in the last five seasons has the Championship top scorer also been player of the seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
In 2013/14 Ross McCormack scored 28 goals, Player of the Year Danny Ings scored 26
in 2012/13 Glen Murray scored 30 goals, Player of the Year Matěj Vydra scored 24
In 2011/12 Rickie Lambert scored 27 goals and was also Player of the Year
In 2010/11 Danny Graham scored 24 goals, Player of the Year Adel Taraabt scored 19
In 2009/10 Peter Whittingham scored 22 goals, Player of the Year Kevin Nolan scored 18
http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-31177470.html
He scores when he wants or better yet, when you want!