McCarthy: Deal With What You've Got Tue 25th Jun 2013 06:00 Mick McCarthy admits that like all managers he’d love to have more cash to spend but says that he’s realistic and deals with whatever budget he is handed. Various reports in recent weeks have claimed that the Blues boss is frustrated by the lack of funds available as he looks to strengthen for the campaign ahead. |
N’Daw Could Return Tue 25th Jun 2013 06:00 Blues boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that Guirane N’Daw could be another of last year’s loan players returning Town on a permanent basis this summer. Daryl Murphy, Jay Tabb and David McGoldrick are already back at the club, while the Blues boss also hasn’t ruled out moves for Stephen Henderson and Richard Stearman. |
First Day of Pre-Season Photos Tue 25th Jun 2013 00:01 The Town squad were back at Playford Road this morning for the start of pre-season training with the TWTD cameras present. |
Custom Kit for Italian Blues Mon 24th Jun 2013 18:58 The Italian Branch of the Supporters Club have sent a snap of their custom Town shirts ahead of their charity five-a-side match against Celtic’s Italian fans on Saturday 6th July. The Blues’ Italian supporters will be raising funds for the ITFC Charitable Trust. |
JET Missing Due to Illness Mon 24th Jun 2013 16:14 Transfer-listed midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was missing from this morning’s first day of pre-season press call as he had gone home feeling unwell. The former Arsenal man is expected to return to Playford Road later in the week. |
McCarthy Not Ruling Out Moves for Ex-Loan Pair Mon 24th Jun 2013 15:42 Blues boss Mick McCarthy hasn’t ruled out moves for former loanees Stephen Henderson and Richard Stearman this summer. As previously reported, Town have spoken to West Ham about Henderson returning to Portman Road on a season-long loan. |
Notts County Friendly Confirmed Mon 24th Jun 2013 14:35 Town’s final pre-season friendly against Chris Kiwomya’s Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday 27th July has been confirmed (KO 3pm). |
McCarthy: Squad in Great Shape Mon 24th Jun 2013 12:44 Manager Mick McCarthy said the Town squad are in great shape as pre-season training got under way at Playford Road this morning. The players were in on Friday to have their fitness tested after the summer away from the club and the Blues boss said they came through with flying colours. |
Forde Focus Sun 23rd Jun 2013 22:33 Town are continuing their pursuit of Millwall’s Irish international keeper David Forde, TWTD understands. The 33-year-old was first mentioned in connection with the Blues in the Irish press last week when Hull City and Blackburn were also linked. |
Foreign Interest in Chopra Sun 23rd Jun 2013 09:20 Blues striker Michael Chopra is a target for Turkish side Bursaspor and Russian club Spartak Moscow, according to a number of this morning’s papers. Chopra was told he could find another club at the end 2012/13 despite having a year remaining on his contract at Portman Road. |