Park Life

I don't know if it's because our first derby against Narwich for three years came too early in the season? but there was certainly something missing from Saturdays game. There didn't seem to be the normal passion from the players or the fans (both sets). Perhaps we were still getting over that horrible 5-1 defeat on Maundy Thursday 2011 and perhaps they just assumed that they're better than us or daren't lose?

The Drum & Monkey

Plenty of Police in town for this game

A Suffolk welcome for the Narwich fans

It was also disappointing that we had about 5,000 empty seats - possibly due to Sky covering the game, although I doubt that we would have sold it out in their absence.

I kind of knew that we would lose the game, after we went behind midway through the first half, following a defensive cock-up.

After beating Fulham on the first day of the season I was feeling really good about our prospects, now just two weeks later I'm not quite so confident. This disappointing result against the budgies along with the loss at Reading (who had a weakened side), then scraping an injury time draw at Birmingham, not to mention the League Cup defeat at Crawley are hardly inspiring.

Football aside It was a good day, I started it off with an 8am training session on Christchurch Park with Ipswich Jaffas. A much needed breakfast in town and a 'holier than thou' Lime & Soda at The Plough before kick-off in the sunshine left me feeling good!

After the game we all met up at Degeros for a few of beers. Midway through the afternoon John Wark appeared in St Nicholas Street and was greeted by a rousing rendition of "He's here, he's there, he's every f**kin where, Johnny Wark, Johnny Wark. He was more than happy to have a chat and a photo with the locals.

Dejeros - a Warky wonderland

At around six o'clock me and Sharon decided to go home, but not before inviting a few people back to ours for an impromptu barbeque. We even invited Rob & Tracy - Norwich fans!

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