Notes for the New Season - Part Seven: Brighton and Charlton Mon 03rd Aug 2015 12:00 In the penultimate in a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Today we head down to the south coast to see how Brighton are faring and we take our first trip into London to take a look at Charlton Athletic. |
McCarthy: Squad Considerably Better Than a Year Ago Mon 03rd Aug 2015 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy believes he has a much stronger squad at his disposal than he did going into the start of last season. The Blues manager has added Danish left-back Jonas Knudsen and on-trial pair Giles Coke and Larsen Touré to his squad in the last few days. |
Knudsen Following Dad's Example Mon 03rd Aug 2015 06:00 New Town signing Jonas Knudsen revealed that his father was the inspiration for his long throws which were one of the main talking points following the Blues’ 1-1 home draw with Utrecht in their final friendly on Saturday. The Danish international made his first appearance for Town as a half-time sub having signed from hometown club Esbjerg on Friday. |
McCarthy: Better Side in the Second Half Sat 01st Aug 2015 19:05 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his side had the best of the second half of their 1-1 pre-season draw with Dutch side FC Utrecht with the visitors having been the better team in the first period. |
McCarthy Delighted With New Signing Knudsen Sat 01st Aug 2015 18:48 Town boss Mick McCarthy says he’s delighted to have added Danish international left-back and long throw expert Jonas Knudsen to his squad and paid tribute to the role his backroom staff including assistant Terry Connor played in his recruitment. |
Coke and Touré Join Town Sat 01st Aug 2015 17:53 Town manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed that trialists Giles Coke and Larsen Touré are joining the club. The duo both came on as subs during today’s 1-1 draw with FC Utrecht. |
Town 1-1 Utrecht - Match Report Sat 01st Aug 2015 16:55 David McGoldrick won and netted a final minute penalty as Town drew 1-1 with Dutch side FC Utrecht in their final pre-season friendly at Portman Road, French striker Sebastien Haller having put the visitors ahead in the 16th minute. |
Town Face FC Utrecht in Final Pre-Season Friendly Sat 01st Aug 2015 06:00 Town complete their pre-season fixtures with a home game against Dutch side FC Utrecht at Portman Road this afternoon (KO 3pm). |
Notes for the New Season - Part Six: Cardiff City, Bristol City and Reading Fri 31st Jul 2015 12:42 In the sixth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. In today’s report, we take a trip along the M4 to look at how things are coming together at Cardiff City, newly-promoted Bristol City and Reading. |
Sears: Promoted Clubs Can Make an Impact Fri 31st Jul 2015 11:00 Town striker Freddie Sears has already taken the step-up from League One in his stride and believes the three clubs promoted from the third tier last season can all make an impact in the forthcoming Championship campaign. |