Ex-Blues in Pro-Celebrity Charity Match Action Mon 11th Jul 2016 16:32 Former Blues Titus Bramble and Darren Ambrose, ex-Canary Ruel Fox and one-time Leeds and Chelsea defender Michael Duberry will be amongst the former players taking part in a pro-celebrity charity match in aid of the Jude Brady Foundation at Woodbridge Town's Notcutts Park on Saturday 30th July (KO 1pm). |
Maitland-Niles Could Return, Mings Loan Unlikely But Boss Tight-Lipped on Kightly Mon 11th Jul 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy believes Arsenal would be open to midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles rejoining the Blues and that it’s down to the player and his representatives whether he returns to Portman Road for a second loan spell. The Blues boss has played down the chances of Tyrone Mings returning on loan and wouldn’t be drawn on speculation that Burnley winger Michael Kightly might be on his radar. |
Stewart Continuing to Impress McCarthy Mon 11th Jul 2016 06:00 Town manager Mick McCarthy says Cameron Stewart continued to impress him during the Blues’ training camp at the Carton House Hotel in Co Kildare last week. |
McDonnell: Good to Be Back at Shels Mon 11th Jul 2016 06:00 Town midfielder Adam McDonnell enjoyed his return to his old club Shelbourne, particularly as he came face to face with his cousin Dylan Grimes in midfield during Saturday's 2-1 friendly victory over the SSE Airtricity League First Division side at Tolka Park. McDonnell joined the Blues from the Dublin club two summers ago. |
Nash Set to Be U21s Coach Mon 11th Jul 2016 06:00 Blues boss Mick McCarthy says U18s coach Gerard Nash is likely to take charge of the U21s, replacing Mark Kennedy who has moved to Manchester City where he will be working with their U15s. |
McCarthy: Brown's Chelsea Exit Frustrating But Nothing We Can Do Mon 11th Jul 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy admits it’s frustrating to lose young players, such as 16-year-old striker Charlie Brown, who TWTD revealed over the weekend has joined Chelsea, but says there’s nothing that can be done if the big clubs show an interest. |
Town Linked With Blackburn Winger Bennett Sun 10th Jul 2016 14:10 Town are being linked with a move for Blackburn Rovers winger Elliott Bennett. |
McCarthy: Great Week in Ireland Sat 09th Jul 2016 18:51 Town boss Mick McCarthy was pleased to see most of his players get their first 45 minutes of football under their belts as the Blues beat Shelbourne 2-1 in their opening pre-season friendly of the summer at Tolka Park. Brett Pitman and Freddie Sears were on target for Town with Dylan Grimes pulling one back for the home side from the spot. |
Shelbourne 1-2 Town - Match Report Sat 09th Jul 2016 16:57 Brett Pitman and Freddie Sears netted a goal in either half for the Blues as Town began their pre-season friendly programme with a 2-1 victory over Dublin side Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Pitman smashed home a 25-yard screamer in the 28th minute, Sears added the second on 62 before Dylan Grimes pulled one back for the home side from the penalty spot with 13 minutes remaining. |
Shelbourne 0-1 Town - Half-Time Sat 09th Jul 2016 16:00 Brett Pitman’s 28th minute screamer has given Town a 1-0 half-time lead against Dublin side Shelbourne at Tolka Park. |