Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Town Sat 01st Dec 2012 17:06 Michael Chopra netted his first goal under Mick McCarthy’s management in the final minute as the Blues came from behind to win 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers. The home side had gone in front through Mark Davies in the first half, but DJ Campbell equalised from the spot after Daryl Murphy had been fouled, then Chopra completed the job at the death. |
Drury in for Injured Hyam Sat 01st Dec 2012 14:06 Andy Drury replacing the injured Luke Hyam is the only change to Mick McCarthy’s side taking on Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium today. The 21-year-old midfielder suffered a calf injury in the victory over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and didn’t travel with the squad. |
Town Likely to Be Unchanged at Bolton Fri 30th Nov 2012 11:30 Boss Mick McCarthy appears likely to select an unchanged side for Saturday’s game at Bolton Wanderers. Midfielder Luke Hyam is a doubt with a calf problem sustained in the 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, but McCarthy was confident that the 21-year-old would be fit to face the Trotters. |
McCarthy Hints at Changes for Posh Clash Fri 23rd Nov 2012 14:45 Manager Mick McCarthy has hinted that he will make one or two changes to his starting XI as the Blues take on fellow strugglers Peterborough United at Portman Road on Saturday (KO 3pm). |
New Boy Hewitt in Squad for Burnley Fri 09th Nov 2012 14:07 Summer signing Elliott Hewitt is in the Town senior squad for the first time for Mick McCarthy’s Portman Road bow against Burnley on Saturday. The 18-year-old right-back impressed the new Blues boss in the U21s in midweek having been out since his move from Macclesfield after undergoing hip surgery while still with the Silkmen. |
McCarthy: Youngsters Will Get Their Chance Thu 08th Nov 2012 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy says young players will get their chance under his management at Town - if they show they’re good enough to be included ahead of the club’s more senior professionals and when the time is right. |
Crystal Palace 5-0 Town Tue 06th Nov 2012 22:10 Mick McCarthy tasted defeat for the first time as Town manager as Ian Holloway's Crystal Palace ran out comfortable 5-0 victors at Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie had put the home side ahead at half-time before an extraordinary 11 minutes early in the second half in which Palace were awarded three penalties, Murray scoring two and having one saved, the Eagles striker later adding his third and the Eagles' fourth before sub Andre Moritz made it five in injury time. |
McCarthy Set to Stick With Same Side at Palace Tue 06th Nov 2012 11:17 Blues boss Mick McCarthy seems likely to field the same XI that beat Birmingham 1-0 on Saturday when his side take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this evening (KO 8pm). The new boss was delighted with the industry his team showed during his first game in charge, although would like to see more quality. |
Taylor Faces Surgery Mon 05th Nov 2012 13:53 Blue boss Mick McCarthy says striker Paul Taylor needs surgery on the cracked bone in his foot he suffered in the game against Wolves in September and that he is expected to be out for the season. The 25-year-old was injured in only his third match for Town having signed for an initial fee of £1.5 million from Peterborough in August. |
McCarthy After Repeat Performance at Palace Mon 05th Nov 2012 06:00 Blues boss Mick McCarthy says Town need a repeat of Saturday’s performance at Birmingham when they travel to Crystal Palace on Tuesday. The game will see two recently installed bosses go head-to-head, the Eagles having appointed ex-Blackpool manager Ian Holloway on Saturday. |