A couple of other threads inspired me to have a closer look at the seasons where we have done brilliantly.
1991-92 - CHAMPIONS of the Second Division.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991%E2%80%9392_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season#
- In one 8 game spell we drew the first 5 and then lost 3 in the bounce, therefore winless during this entire period
- This was part of a run of just 2 wins in 12 matches - not too dissimilar from our current run in terms of results or the time of the year
- After a run of 5 wins on the bounce we then picked up just points from 12.
1999-00 - PLAY OFFS WINNERS of the Second Division
https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/ipswich-town/2000/3/
- A run of 5 games without a win
- Several runs of 1 win in 5 or 1 win in 6, sandwiched between unbeaten runs
2000-01 - FINISHED 5th in the First Division
- A run of 4 defeats in 5
- A run of 4 points from 15 available
1980-81 - ALMOST WON THE FIRST DIVISION, FA CUP AND UEFA CUP!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980%E2%80%9381_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season
- Even after a run of 14 games unbeaten and then 11 games unbeaten, losing just 2 times in 27 matches we then went on to lose 7 of our last 10 matches!
So perspective is very much needed. Even in the seasons we have been champions, got promoted or done exceptionally we have had really sticky patches.
I do wonder if the modern football fan just sees Liverpool's ridiculous run and thinks this should be achievable!
When Leicester incredibly walked the league, only losing 3 games all season, they still had a spell when they twice went on runs of only winning 1 in 5.
[Post edited 18 Dec 2019 16:47]
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