Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Four Mon 29th Jul 2013 12:00
In the fourth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Blackpool, Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Three Sat 27th Jul 2013 12:00
In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The East Lancashire teams of Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Hard Work The Key to Town's Revival Mon 18th Feb 2013 06:00
Mick McCarthy says hard work has been the key to the Blues’ revival since he became Town boss on November 1st. McCarthy took over at Portman Road with the Blues rock bottom of the table on just seven points, five from safety. |
Town 1-0 Blackpool Sat 16th Feb 2013 17:03
Sub Michael Chopra netted the only goal of the game shortly after the break to see the Blues to an important 1-0 victory over Blackpool at Portman Road. The 29-year-old was sent through by Guirane N’Daw in the 50th minute and confidently took his chance. |
Blackpool 6-0 Town Sat 25th Aug 2012 17:26
Town’s positive start to the season came to an abrupt end as they were beaten 6-0 by Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. The home side went in front via an Aaron Cresswell own goal before Gary Taylor-Fletcher made it 2-0 just before the break. Thomas Ince claimed two goals shortly after the break — in addition to three assists — Craig Cathcart added a header and sub Nouha Dicko completed the rout in injury time. |
Town 2-2 Blackpool Sat 14th Jan 2012 17:05
Blackpool came from two goals behind to peg the Blues back to a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. Town looked to have had the game won via a first half own goal by Angel Martinez and a Tommy Smith header after the break, but subs Elliot Grandin and Kevin Phillips claimed a point for the Seasiders. |
Keane Waiting on Trio Ahead of Blackpool Trip Fri 05th Mar 2010 13:21
Boss Roy Keane will assess the fitness of defensive trio Damien Delaney, Gareth McAuley and David Wright in training today before deciding on his side for Saturday’s game at Blackpool. The Town manager will also look at how David Healy and Owen Garvan came through their midweek international matches. |
Blackpool 1-2 Town Sat 02nd Jan 2010 17:52
Goals from Jack Colback and Owen Garvan saw the Blues through to round four of the FA Cup against nine-man Blackpool. Colback put Town in front early on but Brett Ormerod equalised after the break before Ian Evatt and Rob Edwards were red-carded for professional fouls and Garvan netted the winner with the Blues missing a hatload of further chances. |
Delaney and Wright Doubts For Blackpool Cup Clash Sat 02nd Jan 2010 04:00
Town have doubts over defenders Damien Delaney and David Wright ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie at Blackpool. Delaney injured an ankle in the game against QPR, while Wright required stitches to a cut foot at Crystal Palace on Boxing Day. The Blues are already without the suspended Jon Stead. |
Keane Again Pondering Changes Ahead of Blackpool Clash Fri 11th Dec 2009 13:22
Manager Roy Keane is again considering whether to make changes to his side ahead of high-flying Blackpool’s visit to Portman Road for the Blues’ third game in a week. Prior to the Peterborough match Keane said that he likes to freshen up his team when the games are coming thick and fast. |
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