McCarthy to Ring the Changes at Villa Fri 04th Jan 2013 17:05 Manager Mick McCarthy is set to field a much-changed side as the Blues travel to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup. The Town boss yesterday confirmed that with various loanees departed or unavailable, keeper Scott Loach, right-back Elliott Hewitt and striker Michael Chopra will start, while the club have received confirmation that new signings David McGoldrick and Aaron Mclean were registered in time to play. |
McCarthy Disappointed Town Couldn't Win in Front of Fans Fri 04th Jan 2013 06:01 Mick McCarthy was disappointed for the fans that the Blues couldn’t win their home festive fixture against Brighton on New Year’s Day. Overall though, the Town manager was pleased that his side managed six points from the three games during the Christmas-New Year period. |
McCarthy Happy With Christmas Points Haul Tue 01st Jan 2013 18:16 Town boss Mick McCarthy admitted that his side didn’t play particularly well in their 3-0 home defeat to Brighton, but was happy with the seven points his team has picked up over the Christmas period. |
Town 0-3 Brighton Tue 01st Jan 2013 16:58 Town fell to a home defeat for the first time under Mick McCarthy’s management as Brighton left Portman Road with a 3-0 victory. The visitors were 2-0 up at the break via Dean Hammond and Craig Mackail-Smith, then with the Blues failing to seriously threaten throughout, Wayne Bridge added the third midway through the second half. |
Town Set to Be Unchanged Against Brighton Tue 01st Jan 2013 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy looks set to name an unchanged side for the sixth game in succession as the Blues complete their holiday Championship fixtures with a home game against Brighton and Hove Albion. |
McCarthy Hoping for Warm Reception at Wolves Sat 29th Dec 2012 06:06 Manager Mick McCarthy hopes he’ll receive a warm reception when he returns to his old club Wolves for the first time since his sacking this afternoon. McCarthy was at Molineux for almost six years before being relieved of his duties in February after the Midlands club dropped into the relegation zone after a run of one win in 13 matches. |
No News on Campbell's Future Sat 29th Dec 2012 06:01 Mick McCarthy says he’s still no nearer to knowing whether DJ Campbell will still be at Portman Road after his loan ends on January 5th. The 31-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has said he would be open to signing a permanent deal with a club in January but doesn’t want another loan, while QPR boss Harry Redknapp has intimated that Campbell will come into his plans on his return with attacking options currently short at Loftus Road. |
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. |
McCarthy: Important to Keep Home Run Going Sat 22nd Dec 2012 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy says it’s important that his side keep their run of good home form going as they look to climb away from the relegation zone. The Blues, who have won three and drawn one since the former Ireland manager took charge, take on Bristol City at Portman Road this afternoon. |
Hyam Will Get His Chance Over Christmas Fri 21st Dec 2012 17:16 Boss Mick McCarthy says returning midfielder Luke Hyam will be involved at some stage during the next five games despite having been out of action for a month with a calf injury and then a bout of illness. The Blues take on Bristol City at home tomorrow prior to trips to Charlton and Wolves, then a New Year’s Day game against Brighton at Portman Road, before an FA Cup visit to Aston Villa. |