McCarthy: Taylor Will Start and Youngster Bishop Could Travel
Thu Mar 6th 15:11

Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that striker Paul Taylor will keep his place in the team when Town face Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Saturday. The Blues manager is also able to call on new loanee Jonny Williams, Luke Hyam and Frank Nouble after injuries but loanee Frazer Richardson is missing against his parent club, while academy second-year scholar Teddy Bishop could travel with the senior squad for the first time having impressed in the U21s on Tuesday.

Listen Again: Naked Football Show
This week's Naked Football Show sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Gerry Barker and Terry Holden to discuss the Town issues of the moment, and is now available for download. Thu Mar 6th 11:44

Fixture Computer Must Be a Norwich Fan!
Boss Mick McCarthy joked that the Football League’s fixture computer must be a Norwich fan with the Blues facing back-to-back lengthy trips twice in the next few weeks. Thu Mar 6th 06:00

McCarthy: Mings Frustrated By Lack of Games
Boss Mick McCarthy says left-back Tyrone Mings is "a little bit frustrated" by his lack of first team opportunities and would ideally like to send him out on loan to play games. Thu Mar 6th 06:00

Doherty Must Rediscover Form at Waterford
Mick McCarthy has told midfielder Jack Doherty he needs to rediscover the form he showed before he joined the Blues during his loan spell back at Waterford United to stand a chance of making it at Portman Road. Thu Mar 6th 06:00

Murphy: Jack Can Still Make it at Town
Town youngster Jack Doherty, now back in his native Ireland on loan at former club Waterford, has been backed by fellow countryman Daryl Murphy to still make the most of his big chance at Portman Road. Thu Mar 6th 06:00

Murphy Wins 10th Cap as Sub
Daryl Murphy won his first Republic of Ireland cap since August 2008 as a late sub but was unable to prevent his side from falling to a 2-1 friendly defeat to Serbia in Dublin. Wed Mar 5th 21:54

Timlin Joins Derry City
Released first-year pro Mark Timlin has joined Derry City, who play in the Republic of Ireland's Airtricity Premier Division. Wed Mar 5th 16:01

Naked Football Show Tonight
This evening's Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Graham Blackburn joined by Gerry Barker and Terry Holden to discuss the Town issues of the moment. Wed Mar 5th 15:13

Supporters Day at Wigan Game
The official Supporters Club will be holding this year’s Supporters Day at the Wigan game on Saturday 15th March. Wed Mar 5th 14:01

McGoldrick Targeting Early Return
Top scorer David McGoldrick says he's targeting a return from injury before the end of the season. Wed Mar 5th 10:49

Murphy Hoping Team-Mates Get Calls
Daryl Murphy is hoping his return from the international wilderness will see him feature for the Republic of Ireland alongside some of his club colleagues. Wed Mar 5th 06:00

McCarthy Pleased Smith Stayed Behind
Boss Mick McCarthy is pleased that centre-half Tommy Smith opted not to join up with the New Zealand squad for today’s friendly in Japan with Town having seven games of their own in March. Wed Mar 5th 06:00

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by Mullet Mon 17th Feb 2014
"Some people can f**k off," was mouthed right out of our very own small corner of Yorkshire.

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After the 342-mile round trip to Doncaster, a lot of fans were left with a renewed sense of optimism, which they perhaps hadn't felt since the start of August.

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