McCarthy: We Played Well Enough to Win it Tue 11th Aug 2015 23:20 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his side deserved to beat Stevenage to claim his first cup victory as Blues boss. Debutant Josh Yorwerth and Jay Tabb netted after the break to seal the 2-1 win after Christophe Berra had scored an own goal just after the half-hour mark to put the League Two side in front. |
Town 2-1 Stevenage - Match Report Tue 11th Aug 2015 22:08 Second-half goals from debutant Josh Yorwerth and Jay Tabb saw the Blues to a 2-1 Capital One Cup first round victory over Stevenage at Portman Road. The visitors, who were awarded a late penalty before referee Fred Graham changed his mind, took the lead in the 34th minute via Christophe Berra’s own goal, but Yorwerth nodded in an equaliser on 55 and Tabb the winner 14 minutes from the end as the Blues improved after the break to claim a place in round two. |
Town 0-1 Stevenage - Half-Time Tue 11th Aug 2015 20:45 Christophe Berra’s own goal has given Stevenage a 1-0 lead over Town in the Capital One Cup first round at Portman Road. |
McCarthy Names Strong Bench Tue 11th Aug 2015 19:13 Town boss Mick McCarthy has named a strong bench for this evening’s Capital One Cup first round tie at home to Stevenage, having announced his starting XI yesterday. |
McCarthy: Chance for Young Duo to Shine Tue 11th Aug 2015 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy says youngsters Myles Kenlock and Josh Yorwerth have a big chance to stake a claim for more regular involvement with the first-team squad when they’re amongst four debutants facing Stevenage in this evening’s Capital One Cup first round tie at Portman Road (KO 7.45pm). |
McCarthy Pleased to See Midfielders on Target Tue 11th Aug 2015 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy was pleased to see two of his midfielders get on the scoresheet during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Brentford, having targeted more goals from midfield this season. Kevin Bru opened his account for the season just before the break and Ryan Fraser netted a debut goal five minutes after the restart. |
Brentford 2-2 Town - Match Report Sat 08th Aug 2015 17:12 Injury-time goals from Andre Gray and James Tarkowski saw Brentford grab a shock 2-2 opening day draw with the Blues at Griffin Park. Town had seemed well on their way to claiming all three points via goals from Kevin Bru and debutant Ryan Fraser either side of the break, but the Bees struck twice in time added on to claim a hugely unlikely point. |
Brentford 0-1 Town - Half-Time Sat 08th Aug 2015 16:06 Kevin Bru’s goal just before half-time has given the Blues a 1-0 lead at Brentford at half-time. |
Emmanuel Handed Debut at Brentford Sat 08th Aug 2015 14:08 Right-back Josh Emmanuel, 17, makes his senior debut as the Blues take on Brentford in their season opener at Griffin Park. Jonas Knudsen, Ryan Fraser and Ainsley Maitland-Niles all make their Town debuts. |
McCarthy: Much-Changed Brentford Will Be Ready for Us Fri 07th Aug 2015 13:29 Town boss Mick McCarthy isn’t expecting Brentford to be a weaker proposition despite their ongoing changes, having been impressed by their performances in pre-season. The Blues begin their 2015/16 Championship campaign at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm). |