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. |
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. |
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. |
Chambers and Orr Emerge as Doubts for Millwall Clash Fri 07th Dec 2012 13:48 Defenders Luke Chambers and Bradley Orr have emerged as doubts ahead of Saturday’s home game with Millwall. The Blues will again definitely be without midfielders Nigel Reo-Coker and Luke Hyam. |
Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Town Sat 01st Dec 2012 17:06 Michael Chopra netted his first goal under Mick McCarthy’s management in the final minute as the Blues came from behind to win 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers. The home side had gone in front through Mark Davies in the first half, but DJ Campbell equalised from the spot after Daryl Murphy had been fouled, then Chopra completed the job at the death. |
Drury in for Injured Hyam Sat 01st Dec 2012 14:06 Andy Drury replacing the injured Luke Hyam is the only change to Mick McCarthy’s side taking on Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium today. The 21-year-old midfielder suffered a calf injury in the victory over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and didn’t travel with the squad. |
Town Likely to Be Unchanged at Bolton Fri 30th Nov 2012 11:30 Boss Mick McCarthy appears likely to select an unchanged side for Saturday’s game at Bolton Wanderers. Midfielder Luke Hyam is a doubt with a calf problem sustained in the 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, but McCarthy was confident that the 21-year-old would be fit to face the Trotters. |
Town 3-1 Nottingham Forest Tue 27th Nov 2012 21:59 Guirane N’Daw, Luke Hyam and Daryl Murphy were on target as Town climbed out of the bottom three by beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Portman Road. Forest keeper Lee Camp should already have been sent off before he and ex-Blues loanee Danny Collins failed to deal with a long ball and N’Daw netted his first goal for Town. Blackstock equalised for the visitors after the break but Hyam slammed in his first for the Blues after Campbell’s penalty had been saved and Murphy added the third late on. |
Hyam and Barnett Set to Start Against Forest Tue 27th Nov 2012 10:58 Luke Hyam and new loanee Tyrone Barnett are set to come into the Town side which faces Nottingham Forest at Portman Road this evening. Midfielder Hyam will take over from Nigel Reo-Coker, who is out with a hamstring problem, while Michael Chopra will probably drop to the bench to allow Barnett to make his Blues debut. |
McCarthy Hints at Changes for Posh Clash Fri 23rd Nov 2012 14:45 Manager Mick McCarthy has hinted that he will make one or two changes to his starting XI as the Blues take on fellow strugglers Peterborough United at Portman Road on Saturday (KO 3pm). |