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I suspect Ipswich will try to press us higher up the pitch in the second half. They've largely allowed us to play out from the back with no real pressure from them so I expect that to change. If so we need to be prepared to go long at times rather than inviting pressure.

Very good half of football from us. We have outclassed Ipswich and left them chasing shadows. Unfortunately we only lead by a goal so must keep it going. The next goal is going to be crucial. Thought Baz should have done better with their goal. Aribo has been superb.

Agree, it's a huge weakness of his.

Less of the walking football more of the high intensity please.

Coventry centre back needs one more own-goal for a hat-trick.

Unless you visit every football fans forum of course.

Did Boro hit the post twice? I know they hit post in first half but don't remember seeing them hit it in second half. Probably an exaggeration for RM to claim we should have won 3-0 but we certainly should have won but for the missed chances.

Win, lose or draw we are destined for the play-offs. Think they'll have too much never-say-die attitude for us.

I don't think in game tactics is one of RM's strong points. He's never struck me as one who knows how to change the momentum of a game with a clever switch or two.

Let me guess....it was a free header?

Predictable. Play-offs it is then.

Very dangerous phase of the game. Boro may as well throw caution to the wind whereas we probably don't know whether to stick or twist.

England's kit is one of the worst I've ever seen. Horrible.

One of the very few at the club who genuinely knows how to strike a football correctly.

Why do you think that?

Call me old fashioned but, with KWP unfit, I'd have played James Bree a recognised right back at er.......right back yesterday. Not sure why RM didn't think of it.

Is there a reason this game wasn't rearranged for this Wednesday 13th March?

He's completely the wrong fit for an RM side. You see him running freely with the ball then suddenly he stops and looks confused because he knows the mantra is pass, pass and pass again. Doubt he'll ever fit the current set-up or even contribute much as a sub. If we get any decent offers in the summer it's probably time to cash-in.

If one of the criteria being used to select him is because he's captain then that's simply ludicrous.

If you have a right back who is fit and plays the role to a good standard then give him a start rather than picking a centre back in his place. James Bree must be fuming as he sits on the bench watching centre backs trying, and largely failing, to play in his specialist position. RM needs to sort this out although presumably KWP will be back after the break.

I agree on scuffed shots and poor finishing in general. We create lots of chances but only Fraser and Rothwell seem to genuinely know how to strike a ball properly. All players should be spending hours on the training ground until they improve. Nobody expects them to turn into Harry Kane but there are many who need to learn the basics of striking the ball cleanly and accurately.

Not me.

It's odd that RM decides to take off a player having a very good game especially with an international break coming up. Maybe Smallbone picked up a knock.

Now Ramsdale gifts Brentford a goal. Not sure if he was trying to play out from the back or launch it but, either way, he took too long.

Quite interesting watching Arsenal at the moment. One of the best passing sides in the country yet they have rarely played it out from the back. Ramsdale has mainly kicked or thrown the ball long.