Top Finisher Pitman Off to Great Start Fri 24th Jul 2015 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy is delighted with the start striker Brett Pitman has made to his time with the Blues. The 27-year-old joined Town on a free transfer from AFC Bournemouth last month and has scored four goals in the Blues’ first three pre-season games. |
Notes for the New Season - Part Two: Hull City, Rotherham and Huddersfield Wed 22nd Jul 2015 11:00 In the second of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The three Yorkshire teams of Hull City, Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
McCarthy Pleased With Performance Tue 21st Jul 2015 22:46 Town boss Mick McCarthy was delighted with some of the football his team played during their 3-2 friendly victory over Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium, but was less impressed with the goals they conceded. |
McCarthy: Youngsters Can Provide Back-Up Tue 21st Jul 2015 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy believes his squad is more advanced than it was at this point in pre-season a year ago with the youngsters now on the fringes of the first-team squad capable of providing back-up to his senior players. The Blues continue their preparations for 2015/16 this evening when they face League Two Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium (KO 7.45pm). |
Town Open Day Set to Be Biggest Ever Mon 20th Jul 2015 13:32 Town’s Open Day on Thursday 30th July is expected to be the biggest so far with more activities taking place on the FieldTurf than in previous years (doors open 10am, entry free). More than 4,500 fans attended last year’s event. |
Notes for the New Season - Part One: Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday Mon 20th Jul 2015 11:00 In the first of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Middlesbrough, Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Hallelujah! Skipper's Delight at Murph's New Deal Mon 20th Jul 2015 06:00 Skipper Luke Chambers has revealed that he’s been in Daryl Murphy’s ear throughout the summer trying to persuade last season’s 27-goal Championship top scorer to remain at Portman Road. The 32-year-old put an end to the speculation regarding his future last week by signing a new contract until the summer of 2017 with the club having an option for a further season. |
Chambers: We'll Probably Be Back Next Year Sat 18th Jul 2015 13:57 Captain Luke Chambers says he and the rest of the Town squad were treated very well by their hosts at Fortuna Düsseldorf and wouldn’t be surprised of the Blues made the trip again during pre-season next year. |
McCarthy: Good Work-Out After Great Trip Fri 17th Jul 2015 20:26 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt the Blues’ 4-3 defeat at Fortuna Düsseldorf was a very good work-out for his team and for once he wasn’t too bothered by a defeat. |
Murph's Deal Brilliant News Fri 17th Jul 2015 20:23 Town boss Mick McCarthy hailed Daryl Murphy signing his new contract as “brilliant” news and expects it to end speculation regarding the 32-year-old’s future. Murphy signed a new contract which runs to 2017 with the club having an option for a further season. |