McCarthy: Huge Win and Good Performance Fri 14th Apr 2017 23:02 Boss Mick McCarthy hailed the Blues’ 2-1 win at Burton Albion as a “huge win” with the three points all but confirming Town’s Championship status. |
Burton Albion 1-2 Ipswich Town - Match Report Fri 14th Apr 2017 22:01 Ex-Blue Luke Varney netted an own goal and Freddie Sears his sixth of the season as Town beat Burton Albion 2-1 in their first ever competitive game at the Pirelli Stadium. After a first-half in which Myles Kenlock had a goal ruled out for offside, Burton sub Varney nodded a corner past his own keeper on 52, Sears added a second in the 79th minute, before the Brewers pulled a goal back via a Lucas Akins penalty four minutes from time but Town withstood some late pressure to claim the three points and all but confirm their Championship status. |
Town Go into Easter Fixtures at Burton Aiming to Confirm Championship Status Fri 14th Apr 2017 10:49 Town go into the first of their Easter fixtures, at Burton Albion on Friday evening, with manager Mick McCarthy aiming to pick up the handful of points which would confirm the Blues’ Championship status for a 16th season. |
This Tiny Little Club is Simply Brilliant - Notes for Burton Thu 13th Apr 2017 11:08 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Friday evening’s game at the Pirelli Stadium by delving into their forums. |
Sears: Players Still Behind Boss Wed 12th Apr 2017 17:54 Town striker Freddie Sears has hit back at claims that some players are no longer 100 per cent behind beleaguered boss Mick McCarthy |
McCarthy Has No Intention of Walking Away and Plans to Build Again at Town Wed 12th Apr 2017 16:13 Town boss Mick McCarthy says he has no intention of walking away from his Blues contract and is looking ahead to next season when he plans to rebuild, believing there need to be changes in the squad. The 58-year-old, who has a year left on his deal, with Town having an option for a further two seasons, also reacted angrily to terrace chants claiming he’s “ruined” the club during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Fulham. |
Dozzell Claims Victory Over Stockwell in Portman Cup Tue 11th Apr 2017 11:10 Jason Dozzell put one over his former Town team-mate Mick Stockwell at Portman Road on Friday afternoon when his side team ran out 10-5 victors in this season’s Portman Cup. |
Berra: Too Many Drawn Games This Season Mon 10th Apr 2017 06:00 Central defender Christophe Berra says drawing too many games has been the Blues’ biggest problem during 2016/17. |
McCarthy Frustrated By Failure to Take Chances Sat 08th Apr 2017 18:14 Boss Mick McCarthy was frustrated that his side was unable to take their chances during their 3-1 defeat at Fulham. Town spurned a number of opportunities to get themselves back into the game at 2-0 and then conceded the Cottagers third which all but sealed the home side’s victory. |
McCarthy's Blues Out for Third Craven Cottage Victory Sat 08th Apr 2017 10:10 Town visit Fulham on Saturday looking to continue their winning run at Craven Cottage under Mick McCarthy and chasing back-to-back victories for the first time this season. |