Town 2-1 Burnley Sat 10th Nov 2012 17:20 DJ Campbell’s late goal saw Town to a 2-1 victory over Burnley in Mick McCarthy’s first home game in charge of the Blues. Daryl Murphy got Town’s first home league win in 11 games — the last came back in March — up and running just after the break with a controversial header, but a Danny Higginbotham own goal put the visitors on terms before Campbell’s 87th minute winner. |
McCarthy: Show Me You're Worth a Place Sat 10th Nov 2012 06:07 Blues boss Mick McCarthy has told Michael Chopra and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas to show that they are worth a place in his team. The duo have been on the bench for the new manager’s first two games, the former Arsenal man making a brief appearances as a sub in both matches. |
Murphy: Burnley is a Must-Win Game Sat 10th Nov 2012 06:06 Daryl Murphy sees today’s visit of in-form Burnley as a must-win game for Ipswich as they seek their first Portman Road league victory since March. |
New Boy Hewitt in Squad for Burnley Fri 09th Nov 2012 14:07 Summer signing Elliott Hewitt is in the Town senior squad for the first time for Mick McCarthy’s Portman Road bow against Burnley on Saturday. The 18-year-old right-back impressed the new Blues boss in the U21s in midweek having been out since his move from Macclesfield after undergoing hip surgery while still with the Silkmen. |
The Ex-Files: John McGreal Thu 08th Nov 2012 17:08 In a new regular series, The Ex-Files, Blair Ferguson meets up with Town stars of the past to talk to them about their time at Portman Road and to see what they’re getting up to now. First up, defensive linchpin of the George Burley side, John McGreal. |
McCarthy: Being Murdered By Palace a Sobering Experience Tue 06th Nov 2012 23:17 Blues boss Mick McCarthy admitted that Town’s 5-0 defeat at Crystal Palace was “a sobering experience” and that the Eagles “murdered” his team. |
Crystal Palace 5-0 Town Tue 06th Nov 2012 22:10 Mick McCarthy tasted defeat for the first time as Town manager as Ian Holloway's Crystal Palace ran out comfortable 5-0 victors at Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie had put the home side ahead at half-time before an extraordinary 11 minutes early in the second half in which Palace were awarded three penalties, Murray scoring two and having one saved, the Eagles striker later adding his third and the Eagles' fourth before sub Andre Moritz made it five in injury time. |
Trust Looking for Schools for Healthy Living Campaign Tue 06th Nov 2012 13:24 The ITFC Charitable Trust is looking for more schools to take part in its Activ8it Plus programme, which is aimed at teaching Suffolk’s youngsters how to live a healthier lifestyle. Spaces are currently available for primary school children with the programme suitable for Years Four, Five and Six. |
McCarthy Set to Stick With Same Side at Palace Tue 06th Nov 2012 11:17 Blues boss Mick McCarthy seems likely to field the same XI that beat Birmingham 1-0 on Saturday when his side take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this evening (KO 8pm). The new boss was delighted with the industry his team showed during his first game in charge, although would like to see more quality. |
McCarthy Thoroughly Enjoying Return Tue 06th Nov 2012 06:03 New boss Mick McCarthy says he thoroughly enjoyed his first weekend back in the hotseat, mainly as his Town side ran out 1-0 victors at Birmingham. The Blues travel to Crystal Palace this evening as the new manager continues the battle to get his new club off the foot of the Championship and then out of the bottom three. |