Charlton 1-2 Town Wed 26th Dec 2012 15:00 First half goals from DJ Campbell — who had missed an earlier penalty — and Daryl Murphy saw the Blues to a 2-1 Boxing Day victory at Charlton. Former Blue Danny Haynes hit back from the spot for the Addicks after the break but despite being under the cosh for much of the second period Town hung on for the three points. |
McCarthy Waiting on Murphy Ahead of Charlton Clash Wed 26th Dec 2012 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy will hope to have striker Daryl Murphy available for today’s game at Charlton despite the Irishman suffering a knee injury in the second half of Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Bristol City. |
Town 1-1 Bristol City Sat 22nd Dec 2012 17:11 Tommy Smith’s second goal of the season saw Town to a scrappy 1-1 home draw against Bristol City at Portman Road. The Robins went in front via Neil Danns in the 11th minute and might have been further in front before Smith equalised on 32, the Blues having a couple of chances to win it late on. |
No New Injuries as Blues Face Robins in Christmas Opener Fri 21st Dec 2012 14:30 Boss Mick McCarthy has no injuries ahead of Saturday’s home game against Bristol City at Portman Road, however, he says he expects to have to utilise his full squad with the festive fixtures coming thick and fast. |
Chambers: Great To Put Smiles On Faces Tue 18th Dec 2012 06:00 Town defender Luke Chambers admits the club’s annual policy of pre-Christmas visits to local hospitals and hospices can provide a fillip to the players as well as a tonic to the patients. |
Leeds 2-0 Town Sat 15th Dec 2012 17:06 Town’s run of victories was halted at three as goals from Jerome Thomas and Paul Green saw Leeds to a 2-0 win at Elland Road. The home side had the better of the first half with Thomas’s backheel giving them the lead at the break. The Blues dominated possession for much of the second period but were unable to get on terms before Green added the second. |
Town Set to Be Unchanged at Leeds Fri 14th Dec 2012 15:22 Town boss Mick McCarthy is unlikely to change his starting line-up for Saturday’s visit to Leeds despite midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker having recovered from his hamstring injury. The Blues manager is still without Luke Hyam, who is over his calf problem, but is ill, while striker Tyrone Barnett has returned to Peterborough after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament injury in Monday’s reserves friendly. |
Duo in Team of the Week Wed 12th Dec 2012 16:56 DJ Campbell and Aaron Cresswell have both been named in this week’s Championship Team of the Week. |
McCarthy and Players Make Christmas Visits Tue 11th Dec 2012 14:11 Boss Mick McCarthy and several members of the first-team squad visited local children’s hospices and hospital wards yesterday to hand out presents. |
Town 3-0 Millwall Sat 08th Dec 2012 17:20 DJ Campbell scored twice and Daryl Murphy once as Town beat Millwall 3-0 at Portman Road to halt the Lions’ unbeaten run at 13 games. The Blues, who have now won three in a row themselves, went in front in the first half when Campbell converted Aaron Cresswell’s cross, then after the break Murphy netted the second and Campbell added the third from the penalty spot. |