The BBC's description of Ipswich Town's 1-1 draw with Fulham as a "scrappy" affair has raised eyebrows among local fans and media alike.
What the BBC said: In his match report, BBC Sport's Huddersfield-based Tim Oscroft described the game as a "scrappy draw" and referenced substitute Omari Hutchinson's late effort, despite him playing the full 90 minutes. This was later corrected.
Editor's view: I thought the national broadcaster's description of the game as a "scrappy draw" does a disservice to what was, in reality, an impressive showing from a newly promoted side against a solid Premier League team.
The game ebbed and flowed, and I thought both teams displayed moments of real quality.
I thought the team demonstrated resilience, tactical acumen, and a few flashes of brilliance against an established Premier League outfit.
Liam Delap's quality strike, our first Premier League goal at Portman Road in 22 years, was anything but scrappy. Our second-half performance, in particular, showed that we can compete at this level.
What Town fans are saying: Town fans appeared to universally disagree with the BBC's assessment of the game.
Town fan Paul commented: "Who wrote that tosh? Scrappy game? Two sides at it with a great atmosphere made it a very good game which Ipswich edged with a team that is yet to bed in."
John from Suffolk agreed: "Scrappy? What game did Oscroft go to? Both teams played a great game."
Another Town fan, Richard, said "Who writes this nonsense? Scrappy game? You clearly weren’t there. Even match first half with two great goals. Second half mainly Ipswich pushing for the win. Something for Ipswich to build on. Both teams happy with a point in the end."
What Fulham fans are saying: Many Fulham fans were also quick to comment:
One Fulham fan commented: "As a Fulham fan I’m delighted with a point! If I were a Ipswich Town fan I’d be disappointed to only get a point! We had a good 5minute spell and scored the rest was all Ipswich. Chasing and pressing our players into mistakes and errors and making us look like the newly promoted side."
Simon added, "Ipswich you were excellent as a Fulham fan think it's a point gained, if you keep playing like today you will be fine, you've made good signings and Delap and Hutchinson are excellent."
