McCarthy: Doherty Has a Real Chance Wed 24th Jul 2013 14:44 Town boss Mick McCarthy says new signing Jack Doherty was far from overawed when he trained with the Blues squad at Carton House in Kildare earlier this month. In fact, he says the 18-year-old stood out. |
Chopra Linked With Blackpool Move Wed 24th Jul 2013 10:20 Town striker Michael Chopra is reportedly set to sign for Blackpool. The 29-year-old, previously mentioned in connection with Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday, was missing from last night’s squad for the friendly at Colchester with manager Mick McCarthy confirming that he was in talks with a club. |
McCarthy: Back to Our Best Tue 23rd Jul 2013 22:20 Boss Mick McCarthy was delighted with the Blues’ performance as they beat Colchester United 3-0 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The Town manager singled out David McGoldrick for praise, while he was also pleased to see Paul Taylor back in action a 10-month absence due to a foot injury. |
Colchester 0-3 Town Tue 23rd Jul 2013 21:33 Goals from Luke Chambers, David McGoldrick and Daryl Murphy (pen) saw the Blues to a 3-0 victory over Colchester at the Weston Homes Community Stadium and maintained their 100% record in pre-season. Town were well on top in a first half and were two goals up at the break with Murphy adding the third from the spot after he had been fouled in a half in which the U’s presented a greater threat. |
Chopra Missing from Town Squad Tue 23rd Jul 2013 19:25 Striker Michael Chopra is a notable absentee from the Town squad taking on Colchester United in this evening’s friendly at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The 29-year-old was reported to be in talks with his former loan club Barnsley yesterday, while Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones has said he could also be interested in signing his former Cardiff player. |
Town Confirm Doherty Deal Tue 23rd Jul 2013 19:18 Town have confirmed that 18-year-old Waterford winger Jack Doherty has agreed a two-year deal at Portman Road. TWTD was first to reveal that Clonmel-born Doherty was joining the Blues on trial during the training camp in Ireland and then, having impressed boss Mick McCarthy, that he was making the move to Portman Road. |
Taylor in Squad for Colchester Trip Tue 23rd Jul 2013 14:19 Town have confirmed that striker Paul Taylor has been included in the squad for tonight’s pre-season friendly at Colchester United (KO 7.45pm), as revealed by TWTD at the weekend. The 25-year-old has been out of action since September when he suffered a serious foot injury in only his third game after making a £1.5 million move from Peterborough United the previous month. |
Fans Advised to Arrive Early at Colchester Mon 22nd Jul 2013 19:52 Town fans are advised to get to the Weston Homes Community Stadium in good time for Tuesday’s penultimate friendly against Colchester United in order to avoid queues (KO 7.45pm). More than 1,000 Blues are expected to make the short trip to North Essex. |
Jones Would Consider Chopra Move Mon 22nd Jul 2013 17:00 Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Jones says he would consider re-signing Blues striker Michael Chopra. Jones was Chopra’s manager at Cardiff and says he keeps in touch with the 29-year-old frontman, who was made available for transfer by Town at the end of last season despite having a year left on his contract. |
Berra: Gaffer a Factor in Decision to Join Town Mon 22nd Jul 2013 16:30 New defender Christophe Berra says the chance to play under his former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy was a factor in his decision to join the Blues. The 28-year-old Scot was confirmed as a Town player over the weekend, having signed two-year deal following his release from Molineux in May. |