x

McGoldrick Again Misses Out - Ipswich Town News

Town will again be without striker David McGoldrick when they take on Reading at Portman Road on Saturday. The Irish international is not expected to return from the thigh problem which has forced him out of the last two matches until the derby at Norwich a week on Sunday.

"Didz, I was hoping he’d be OK but it’s just taking longer than we thought,” manager Mick McCarthy said.

"Norwich, I’d keep my fingers crossed for that one. We’re certainly not going to rush him back and we’ve got Luke Varney in now, so we’ve got three strikers.”

While Dean Gerken is fine after suffering a minor hand injury, Luke Hyam remains out with his knee problem and Darren Ambrose and Stephen Hunt are also sidelined. Earlier today Town confirmed that Noel Hunt is out for up to 12 weeks.

"Gerks is OK, Luke Hyam’s not fit and Darren Ambrose has a tight hamstring still," he added.

"Having played against Sheffield Wednesday on the Tuesday, I think he thought he had a chance of the Saturday and it was probably remiss of me not to say to him after he passed himself fit on the Friday that he wasn’t going to play against Fulham and he came out and he just overstretched it.

"That’s sad that because he did really well against Sheffield Wednesday. And Stephen Hunt has got a tight hamstring, but we’re OK, everybody else is fit.”

What to read next:

McKenna: New Coach Stanislas Comes Highly Recommended
Town manager Kieran McKenna has spoken about the additions of new first-team coach Junior Stanislas and set-piece analyst Michele Aragona.
McKenna: Young Will Bring Experience, Competitiveness and Edge
Blues boss Kieran McKenna says new signing Ashley Young can give the club different things in different areas, among them his experience, competitiveness and his edge.
Hirst: I Thought We Played Really Well, But Aberdeen Gave Us a Massive Challenge
Town striker George Hirst was pleased to add to his pre-season goals tally during the Blues’ 3-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
McKenna: Philogene Very Good Tonight, His Off the Ball Work Was Outstanding
Town manager Kieran McKenna was delighted with Jaden Philogene’s performance in the Blues’ 3-1 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
McKenna: We Got What We Wanted From the Game
Town boss Kieran McKenna said he got what he wanted from the 3-1 friendly win at Aberdeen and believes his side is in general on the right track.
McKenna: Nothing in the Air Regarding Omari's Situation
Town boss Kieran McKenna says there’s “nothing in the air” regarding Omari Hutchinson’s future with the forward having remained behind in Suffolk to train while the Blues were in Aberdeen for this evening’s 3-1 friendly victory.
Aberdeen 1-3 Ipswich Town - Match Report
Jaden Philogene scored twice and George Hirst once as Town beat Aberdeen 3-1 in their friendly at Pittodrie. Philogene stroked home from close range after good work from Sammie Szmodics and Hirst on 28, then Hirst added a second with a predatory rebound 10 minutes later, before Philogene netted the third just before the hour with Aberdeen pulling one back in the 79th minute remaining and the Blues having replaced their entire starting XI.
Aberdeen 0-2 Ipswich Town - Half-Time
Goals from Jaden Philogene and George Hirst have given the Blues a 2-0 half-time lead in this evening’s friendly against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
Strong Blues Team Starts at Aberdeen
Town have named a strong line-up for this evening’s friendly against Aberdeen at Pittodrie (KO 7.30pm, live on TownTV).
Luongo Completes Millwall Move
Millwall have confirmed the signing of former Blues midfielder Massimo Luongo on a one-year deal.