Manager McCarthy Only Doubt for Boro's Visit Fri 01st Feb 2013 14:23 Boss Mick McCarthy has emerged as the only doubt ahead of Saturday’s game against Middlesbrough at Portman Road. The Blues manager has missed most of the week due to a bug with his assistant Terry Connor taking today’s pre-match press conference. |
Bristol City 2-1 Town Sat 26th Jan 2013 17:02 Former Town striker Jon Stead netted a last-minute winner for Bristol City as the Robins came from a goal behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at Ashton Gate. Mick McCarthy’s men had gone ahead in the first half through Daryl Murphy and ought to have been two in front when Lee Martin spurned a gilt-edged chance, but Steven Davies netted straight after the break and Stead claimed the three points in the final minute. |
McCarthy to Ring the Changes at Villa Fri 04th Jan 2013 17:05 Manager Mick McCarthy is set to field a much-changed side as the Blues travel to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup. The Town boss yesterday confirmed that with various loanees departed or unavailable, keeper Scott Loach, right-back Elliott Hewitt and striker Michael Chopra will start, while the club have received confirmation that new signings David McGoldrick and Aaron Mclean were registered in time to play. |
Town 0-3 Brighton Tue 01st Jan 2013 16:58 Town fell to a home defeat for the first time under Mick McCarthy’s management as Brighton left Portman Road with a 3-0 victory. The visitors were 2-0 up at the break via Dean Hammond and Craig Mackail-Smith, then with the Blues failing to seriously threaten throughout, Wayne Bridge added the third midway through the second half. |
Town 3-0 Millwall Sat 08th Dec 2012 17:20 DJ Campbell scored twice and Daryl Murphy once as Town beat Millwall 3-0 at Portman Road to halt the Lions’ unbeaten run at 13 games. The Blues, who have now won three in a row themselves, went in front in the first half when Campbell converted Aaron Cresswell’s cross, then after the break Murphy netted the second and Campbell added the third from the penalty spot. |
Murphy in for Barnett Sat 08th Dec 2012 14:39 Blues boss Mick McCarthy has made one change for today’s home game against his old club Millwall with Daryl Murphy coming in up front for Tyrone Barnett, who drops to the bench. |
Chambers and Orr Emerge as Doubts for Millwall Clash Fri 07th Dec 2012 13:48 Defenders Luke Chambers and Bradley Orr have emerged as doubts ahead of Saturday’s home game with Millwall. The Blues will again definitely be without midfielders Nigel Reo-Coker and Luke Hyam. |
Trotter Amongst Trio Returning for Millwall Thu 06th Dec 2012 11:58 Former Blue Liam Trotter is expected to be one of three Millwall first teamers back for Saturday’s game at Town having been out with injury. Striker Darius Henderson and winger James Henry, a Blues target in the summer of 2011, are also likely to return. |
McCarthy Hints at Changes for Posh Clash Fri 23rd Nov 2012 14:45 Manager Mick McCarthy has hinted that he will make one or two changes to his starting XI as the Blues take on fellow strugglers Peterborough United at Portman Road on Saturday (KO 3pm). |
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. |