McCarthy Always Planned Changes for Cup Clash Fri 03rd Jan 2014 16:45 Town boss Mick McCarthy always planned to make changes to his team for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie against Preston at Portman Road after a tough Christmas-New Year spell from which the Blues remained unbeaten, claiming five points and climbing into sixth in the Championship. |
Marriott's Development Going to Plan Fri 03rd Jan 2014 15:08 Boss Mick McCarthy says Jack Marriott’s development is currently going plan with the 19-year-old set to be on the bench for his new loan club Gillingham in their live Sky game against Wolves at the Priestfield Stadium this evening (Sky Sports 1/HD1 7.30pm). Marriott will be with the League One club until the end of the season unless the Blues utilise a 24-hour recall available after 28 days. |
Woody Not Joining Rotherham Fri 03rd Jan 2014 13:54 Town boss Mick McCarthy says midfielder Anthony Wordsworth won’t be going out on loan to Rotherham, despite the League One club having made an enquiry. The 25-year-old will start for the Blues in Saturday’s home FA Cup tie against Preston. |
A Good Test For Us, Just An Awful Journey - Notes for Preston Fri 03rd Jan 2014 12:30 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie by delving into their forums. |
More to Come From Tunners Fri 03rd Jan 2014 06:01 Town boss Mick McCarthy believes there’s more to come from on-loan Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe, who extended his spell with the Blues until the end of the season earlier in the week. |
Town 1-1 Charlton - Updated Thu 02nd Jan 2014 16:16 Charlton skipper Johnnie Jackson came off the bench to net a 90th minute equaliser as Town and the Addicks drew 1-1 at Portman Road. The Blues had gone in front via Richard Wood’s 24th minute own goal with David McGoldrick coming off the bench in the second half and having a penalty saved by Charlton keeper Ben Alnwick. |
Veseli Makes Bury Debut Wed 01st Jan 2014 20:42 Loanee Frederic Veseli made his league debut and played the full 90 minutes as Bury won 3-0 at Hartlepool in League Two this afternoon. |
McCarthy: Draw a Fair Result Wed 01st Jan 2014 19:03 Town boss Mick McCarthy felt a draw was probably a fair result after Charlton skipper Johnnie Jackson came off the bench to grab a late equaliser as the Blues’ New Year’s Day fixture ended 1-1. Richard Wood’s own goal had given Town the lead in the first half with top scorer David McGoldrick having a second-half spotkick saved by Ben Alnwick. |
Town 1-0 Charlton - Half-Time Wed 01st Jan 2014 15:58 Charlton defender Richard Wood’s own goal sees the Blues leading the Addicks 1-0 at Portman Road at half-time. |
McCarthy Confident Squad Has What it Takes Wed 01st Jan 2014 06:01 Town boss Mick McCarthy is confident that his current squad has what it takes to stay in the top six for the rest of the season. |