McCarthy Still Weighing Up Making Further Additions to Squad Fri 12th Aug 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy says he’s still thinking about whether to add to his squad before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, but believes younger fringe players such as Andre Dozzell, Adam McDonnell and James Blanchfield will have a part to play in the season ahead with emergency loans no longer available to EFL clubs. |
McCarthy Names Strong Team for EFL Cup Clash With Stevenage Mon 08th Aug 2016 13:55
Town boss Mick McCarthy has named a stronger than expected side for Tuesday’s EFL Cup first round tie at home to Stevenage. However, Brett Pitman and Shane McLoughlin are injured, while Daryl Murphy has been given time off. |
Town 4-2 Barnsley - Match Report Sat 06th Aug 2016 17:14
Half-time sub Grant Ward became the first Town player to score a hat-trick on his debut since Colin Viljoen in March 1967 as the Blues beat Barnsley 4-2 in their opening day game at Portman Road. The 21-year-old netted with his first touch seconds after coming on at the break, made it 2-1 after ex-Blue Conor Hourihane had equalised for the Tykes, then added the fourth to seal it after David McGoldrick had converted a penalty and Marley Watkins had added a second for the South Yorkshiremen. |
Town 0-0 Barnsley - Half-Time Sat 06th Aug 2016 16:07
Town’s opening home game of the season against Barnsley remains 0-0 at half-time, Freddie Sears having come closest to scoring for the Blues. |
McCarthy: Core of Good Young Players at Town Sat 06th Aug 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy says Town have a “real core of good young players” at the club having added four 21-year-olds to the academy’s numerous talented prospects over the summer. |
McCarthy Excited as Season Starts Against Hometown Club Fri 05th Aug 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy admits he’s excited as the new Championship season gets under way with a game against his hometown club Barnsley at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. |
Smith and Berra Face Battle for Starting Spot Tue 02nd Aug 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy has hinted that senior central defenders Christophe Berra and Tommy Smith will be battling it out for the left-sided central defensive berth with the right-footed Adam Webster having been added to the squad from Portsmouth over the summer. |
Town Confirm Ward Signing Mon 01st Aug 2016 13:33
Town have confirmed the signing of midfielder Grant Ward from Tottenham on a three-year deal with an option for a further season. TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues were set to sign the 21-year-old winger or central midfielder for a fee understood to be £500,000. |
McCarthy: Dozzell "Very Assured" Fri 22nd Jul 2016 06:00
Town boss Mick McCarthy felt 17-year-old Andre Dozzell put in a “very assured” display during Wednesday’s 1-0 pre-season friendly victory at Colchester. |
McCarthy: Blanchfield Will Contribute This Season Fri 15th Jul 2016 06:00
Boss Mick McCarthy says he’s confident that 18-year-old James Blanchfield will make the grade and will make a contribution during the season ahead. |
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