Smith: We're Better Than This Wed 26th Dec 2012 06:00 Central defender Tommy Smith insists that the Blues are better than their current position five places off the bottom of the Championship. The 22-year-old netted Town's equaliser during Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Bristol City. |
McCarthy: Home Form Will Be Vital Mon 24th Dec 2012 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy was pleased to keep up his unbeaten home record despite the under par performance in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City. The Blues boss, who has led his side to three wins and two draws at Portman Road since taking over as manager at the start of last month, believes Town’s home form will be key to what he still views as a fight to avoid relegation. |
Preston Target Scotland Sun 23rd Dec 2012 10:15 League One Preston North End want out-of-favour Blues striker Jason Scotland on loan in January. The 33-year-old hasn’t played at all since Mick McCarthy took over as boss, although was on the bench during his first three games. |
McCarthy: Important to Keep Home Run Going Sat 22nd Dec 2012 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy says it’s important that his side keep their run of good home form going as they look to climb away from the relegation zone. The Blues, who have won three and drawn one since the former Ireland manager took charge, take on Bristol City at Portman Road this afternoon. |
No New Injuries as Blues Face Robins in Christmas Opener Fri 21st Dec 2012 14:30 Boss Mick McCarthy has no injuries ahead of Saturday’s home game against Bristol City at Portman Road, however, he says he expects to have to utilise his full squad with the festive fixtures coming thick and fast. |
Old Boy Stead Set to Start Against Town Thu 20th Dec 2012 15:12 Former Blues striker Jon Stead is expected start for Bristol City against Town at Portman Road on Saturday having recovered from a groin injury. The Robins, who are currently fourth from bottom, will be looking to close the five-point gap between them and the Blues. |
Chambers: Tommy Has a Big Future Thu 20th Dec 2012 06:00 Luke Chambers is enjoying a successful central defensive partnership with Tommy Smith and predicts a tremendous future ahead for his younger team-mate. |
No More Tickets for Villa Cup Tie Wed 19th Dec 2012 12:42 Town will not be given any further tickets for the FA Cup third round tie at Aston Villa on Saturday 5th January. The Blues sold out the 2,900 seats they had taken for the game soon after they went on general sale yesterday. |
The Ex-Files: David Sheepshanks Wed 19th Dec 2012 11:55 In the third in our series The Ex-Files — in which Blair Ferguson talks to figures from Town’s past — we catch up not with an ex-player but with former chairman David Sheepshanks. |
Radio Presenter Trust Ambassador Wed 19th Dec 2012 09:33 Nick Pandolfi, the breakfast show presenter on Town 102, has been named an ambassador of the ITFC Charitable Trust. The charity, based at Portman Road, works with young people all over Suffolk. |