McCarthy to Talk to Thomas But Quiet Deadline Day at Town Mon 01st Feb 2016 13:46 Town boss Mick McCarthy says he’ll speak to trialist Jerome Thomas about his situation but that deal is unlikely to be done on what’s almost certain to be another very quiet deadline day at Portman Road. McCarthy says he’s not sure he could have found the players to strengthen his side, although revealed he had made one or two enquiries regarding some younger players. |
Gerken Sidelined for at Least a Month Wed 27th Jan 2016 15:41 Keeper Dean Gerken is set to be out of action for at least a month with the shoulder injury he sustained in the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Birmingham City. |
Right Response from Maitland-Niles Wed 27th Jan 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy says Ainsley Maitland-Niles’s performance and goal were amongst the few highlights from last week’s 2-1 FA Cup third round replay defeat at Portsmouth. The on-loan Arsenal youngster curled home his second goal since joining the Blues in the summer in the 60th minute. |
Blues Again Linked With Pratley Move Mon 25th Jan 2016 09:41 Town are reportedly set to move for Bolton midfielder Darren Pratley, who has been linked with the Blues since the summer. |
McCarthy: Harsh Red Card Changed Game Sat 23rd Jan 2016 18:21 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt Jonathan Douglas’s tackle which led to his red card was harsh and changed the game as the Blues lost 3-0 at Birmingham City. |
Birmingham 3-0 Town - Match Report Sat 23rd Jan 2016 17:05 Ten-man Town fell to a 3-0 defeat away against fellow play-off challengers Birmingham City with Will Buckley, Jon Toral and Maikel Kieftenbeld on the scoresheet. Buckley made the most of some hesitant defending to put the home side ahead on 23 before Douglas was shown a straight red card just prior to the break and Toral and Kieftenbeld smashed home stunning second-half volleys to seal the victory. |
McCarthy: My Job is to Get the Best From Players Over 46 Games Sat 23rd Jan 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy says it’s his job to manage his team over a 46-game season and his decision to rest his regular starting XI for Tuesday’s FA Cup replay at Portsmouth ensures that they are fresher for today’s crucial game away against fellow play-off challengers Birmingham, even if he can’t guarantee a positive result. |
McCarthy: More Pressure on Me After Cup Changes Fri 22nd Jan 2016 14:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy admits there’s greater pressure on him ahead of Saturday’s game against Birmingham at St Andrew’s after he switched all his starting XI for Tuesday’s 2-1 FA Cup third round replay defeat at Portsmouth. The seventh-placed Blues go into the match one place and two points above the Midlanders. |
A Team of Unsung Heroes - Notes for Birmingham Fri 22nd Jan 2016 11:00 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday afternoon’s crunch Championship fixture at St Andrew’s by delving into their forums. |
Sears: Big Game for Both Teams Fri 22nd Jan 2016 06:00 Town striker Freddie Sears is adamant Town have enough talent and sufficient strength in depth to sustain a play-off push, ahead of Saturday's away game against fellow top-six contenders Birmingham City. |