No he was toxic because of the turgid football and atmosphere it created

Clear antipathy between the manager and a vocal chunk of the fanbase.

That they failed to appoint wisely, and that they have done far worse, after he left doesn't really change the fact that both manager and club had reached the end of the road together.

We had this with Houghton to a lesser degree, and faced the same incredulity from outside the club as we seem to be giving Ipswich.

I guess some of this boils down to whether you only watch football to see positive results, or to enjoy watching football at the same time.

(Where I raise an eyebrow at Ipswich at the moment is whether their fans are simply so relieved to have gotten rid of McCarthy and Hurst that they letting hearts rule heads in terms of the faith they are placing in Lambert. I can't see what he has done there to give them such optimism. Much of the positive off-pitch stuff they are raving about is simply what a good sporting director could have done.)

Posted By: CWC on April 19th 2019 at 12:39:17

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Text on 5 live that an Ipswich fan was so proud of their club, and they have the club back (Other Football) - pants, Apr 19, 11:57:19
- It’s like a weird Stockholm syndrome situation around that club at the moment. (Other Football) - I Am Hoot, Apr 19, 12:03:34
  - It's probably the best way to be if you're an Ipswich fan - you'd have to be positive (Other Football) - Bravo win or die, Apr 19, 12:27:46
  - Mike was toxic cos he had them close to the play offs most seasons on a shoestring budget? (Other Football) - pants, Apr 19, 12:05:51
    - No he was toxic because of the turgid football and atmosphere it created (Other Football) - CWC, Apr 19, 12:39:17
      - I agree with this (Other Football) - Old Man, Apr 19, 12:44:07

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