McCarthy: Four Strikers Can All Link Up Thu 10th Aug 2017 18:46 Town boss Mick McCarthy believes he could pair any combination of his four frontline strikers, Martyn Waghorn having joined Joe Garner, David McGoldrick and Freddie Sears in his squad this week following his move from Rangers. |
McCarthy: Garner a Striker of the Old School Mon 07th Aug 2017 16:51 Blues boss Mick McCarthy believes summer signing Joe Garner is a striker of the old school who would have thrived during his own playing days. Garner, 29, netted a 50th minute winner on his debut as the Blues defeated Birmingham 1-0 at Portman Road on Saturday. |
Garner and Iorfa Make Debuts as Town Set to Start 3-5-2 Sat 05th Aug 2017 14:17 Joe Garner and Dominic Iorfa make their Blues debut in what looks to be a 3-5-2 formation as Town, who lined-up 4-4-2 throughout pre-season, take on Birmingham City in their opening game of the season. |
McCarthy Targeting Top Six Ahead of Season Opener Against Birmingham Fri 04th Aug 2017 18:16 Boss Mick McCarthy says finishing in the top six will again be the Blues target for 2017/18 but admits the Championship gets tougher with every season which passes. Town get their campaign under way against Birmingham City at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. |
Charlton 6-1 Town - Match Report Sat 29th Jul 2017 16:50 Town’s pre-season programme ended on the worst possible note as the Blues were thrashed 6-1 by League One Charlton Athletic at the Valley. Patrick Bauer, Tariqe Fosu and Josh Magennis (2) put the Addicks 4-0 up at half-time before two Ricky Holmes strikes sandwiched Andre Dozzell’s solitary goal for Town. |
McCarthy: Open Day Fabulous and Humbling Thu 27th Jul 2017 17:18 Around 6,500 fans attended Town’s annual Open Day at Portman Road this morning, an event which manager Mick McCarthy hailed as “fabulous” and “humbling”. |
Town Open Day on Thursday Wed 26th Jul 2017 13:55 Town’s annual Open Day takes place on Thursday at Portman Road (free entry, gates open 9.30am, ends 2pm). |
McCarthy No Closer on New Striker But Confident of Signing Before Opening Day Tue 25th Jul 2017 11:03 Town boss Mick McCarthy say he is no nearer to adding a fourth striker to his squad, but believes another frontman will have been signed by the time the Blues take on Birmingham City in the opening game of the season a week on Saturday. |
Town Announce Squad Numbers for 2017/18 Mon 24th Jul 2017 11:06 Town have announced their squad numbers for the 2017/18 campaign. |
Gillingham 2-1 Town - Match Report Sat 22nd Jul 2017 16:56 Town’s 100 per cent pre-season record ended with a 2-1 defeat at Gillingham, Danny Rowe pulling one back for the Blues after the home side had gone in front via a Tom Eaves penalty and Scott Wagstaff’s strike from distance. |