Destination Rip off Central for the Saddlers.


Match Preview

By 4two
December 27 2002

The Saddlers face Joe Royle's rejuvenated Ipswich Town just days after stumbling at home to the Blades. Jimmy Walker is still out for the Saddlers, while Lee toys with the idea of brining Gareth Ainsworth in to the side Walsall Vs Notts Forest Walsall Vs Notts Forest

Ipswich Town Vs Walsall

Competition : Nationwide League Division 1.

Date & Time: 28.12.02 - 3.00pm
Tickets: The usual three to six hundred away fans should make the long journey to Portman Road. To sit in the Cobold Stand (the worst they have), it is £23 Adults, £16 OAP's, £8 Kids (Add £1 on if you are paying tomorow). It isn't all ticket, and the 700 spaces should not sell out. The prices are quiet ludicrous for a first division fixture, for fans sitting in a stand that isn't exactly the best or newest around. ITFC, ripping off the fans? Let us know what you think?

Directions :Follow the A14 around Ipswich, until you see the turning for Ipswich (A137). Stay on this road and you will eventually see the ground on your left. Bill Leggate adds 'there is extremely limited on-street car parking around the ground. There are however three car parks in Portman Road with a total of about 800 spaces. Two are pay and display and one is pay on admission. Early arrival is recommended to ensure a space close to the ground. There also several town centre car parks within 10 minutes walk all of which are well sign posted'. For a map showing the location of the ground. (Taken from FootballGroundGuide.co.uk for more info click here. )

Walsall News: No news of any injuries, so the same squad is available for selection. Their has been talk of Ainsworth coming in to the side. Who he will replace is not known, but with Wrack playing well it seems unlikely he will be left out. That leaves Junior or Corica up for the chop. Ward continues to deputise for Walker in goal.

Ipswich Town News: Martijn Reuser has recovered from a knee problem and is available for selection. Goalkeeper Marshall is 60-40 (in favour) to make it for the game.

Last Time

Ipswich Town

2-0

 Walsall

10/08/02 - Nationwide League Division 1

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The Verdict: Our away form isn't hot, Ipswich look to be picking up. Can't see the Saddlers brining back a point, let alone all 3. The Tractor boys class should shine through. Get all the stats you need from soccer-stats.co.uk to make up your mind!

PREDICTION: Town 2-0 Saddlers

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What do the opposition Say?

Singing The Blues

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