Clarke and Marriott Start at Crawley Mon 11th Aug 2014 13:48 Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that 17-year-old academy scholar Matt Clarke will make his senior debut and striker Jack Marriott his full Town debut in Tuesday’s Capital One Cup first round tie at Crawley (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager looks set to field a much-changed and inexperienced side with 10 senior players sidelined or not risked due to niggles. |
We're At Home to Ipswich, Great Stuff - Notes for Crawley Mon 11th Aug 2014 10:43 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Tuesday's Capital One Cup first round tie by delving into their forums. |
McCarthy Encouraging Hyam to Look Forward Mon 11th Aug 2014 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy says he’s encouraging midfielder Luke Hyam to be more forward thinking. The 22-year-old created Daryl Murphy’s opening goal in the Blues’ 2-1 home victory over Fulham on Saturday. |
Owner Evans Writes Mon 11th Aug 2014 06:00 Owner Marcus Evans wrote a column in Saturday’s matchday programme, which Town have given us permission to reproduce in full. |
McCarthy: We Deserved It Despite Nervy End Sat 09th Aug 2014 20:54 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his side deserved their 2-1 victory over Fulham, despite some nervy closing moments after Tim Hoogland had pulled a late goal back for the visitors. Earlier, Daryl Murphy and the returning David McGoldrick had been on target for the Blues. |
McCarthy: Hewitt an Improved Player Sat 09th Aug 2014 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy believes Wales U21 international Elliott Hewitt has returned to the club an improved player having spent much of last season on loan with League One Gillingham. The 20-year-old could start today’s opening match of the season at home to Fulham at right midfield with the Blues short of wide options with Paul Anderson, Cameron Stewart and Stephen Hunt all injured. |
McCarthy: Championship Even Harder Sat 09th Aug 2014 06:00 Town manager Mick McCarthy believes this season’s Championship will be stronger than last year’s with the former Premier League sides having parachute payments, the clubs coming up from League One having invested heavily and a number of decent other teams already in the division. |
TWTD Prediction League 2014/15 Sat 09th Aug 2014 05:37 With the Championship kicking off on Saturday, it’s time to register for the TWTD Prediction League 2014/15. There are also several fantasy leagues being run by TWTD Message Boarders. |
McCarthy Without Four For Season Opener Fri 08th Aug 2014 15:15 Manager Mick McCarthy is without four members of his first-team squad for tomorrow’s opening game of the season against Fulham, which is being shown live on Sky (KO 5.15pm). Central defender Tommy Smith is OK after missing last week’s friendly draw at Leyton Orient, but Paul Anderson (hamstring), Jonny Parr (groin), Stephen Hunt (calf) and Cameron Stewart (broken jaw) all miss out against the Cottagers. |
It's Showtime on Saturday - Notes for Fulham Fri 08th Aug 2014 12:30 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's opening game of the season by delving into their forums. |