Crystal Palace 2-1 Ipswich Town - Match Report Tue 22nd Aug 2017 21:55 Bersant Celina netted his first Blues goal in injury time but two James McArthur strikes saw Crystal Palace to a 2-1 second round Carabao Cup victory over a very young Town side at Selhurst Park. The youthful Blues did themselves proud and held out until the 76th minute when McArthur curled home the first of his brace, the second coming eight minutes later before Celina's goal threatened to spark a late, late Town comeback. |
McCarthy: Palace Tie an Opportunity for Youngsters Mon 21st Aug 2017 21:54 Boss Mick McCarthy says the Blues' young players should treat Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second round tie away against Premier League Crystal Palace as an opportunity to break into his thoughts for future first-team games, the Town manager having confirmed that he’ll field an entirely changed XI at Selhurst Park (KO 7.30pm). |
Downes Out to Avoid Red Mist and Red Cards Mon 21st Aug 2017 17:24 Flynn Downes was red-carded twice with the U18s last season, an experience he is doing his best to avoid now he has graduated to first-team level. |
McCarthy Understands Celina's Frustration But Points to the League Table Mon 21st Aug 2017 16:38 Boss Mick McCarthy says he understands why Bersant Celina, signed on loan for the season from Manchester City, is frustrated at not having made his league debut so far but points the Kosovo international, who has been unwell for much of his time with the Blues, towards the current Championship table with Town second on goal difference alone behind leaders Cardiff. |
McCarthy to Stick With Spence and Knudsen Against Fulham But Still Looking for Centre-Half Mon 21st Aug 2017 16:08 Mick McCarthy says he’ll be sticking with the central defensive pairing of Jordan Spence and Jonas Knudsen when the Blues face Fulham in the Championship at Portman Road on Saturday but the Town manager, who would give nothing away on the reason for yesterday’s trip to Sweden, says he’s still looking for an additional centre-half. |
Ipswich Town 2-0 Brentford - Match Report Sat 19th Aug 2017 17:00 Martyn Waghorn and Joe Garner were on target as Town took their start to the season to five wins out of five by beating Brentford 2-0 at Portman Road. Home debutant Waghorn opened the scoring in the 35th minute with his one-time Rangers team-mate netting the second with a header six minutes after the restart to take the Blues to second in the Championship. |
Ipswich Town 1-0 Brentford - Half-Time Sat 19th Aug 2017 16:02 Martyn Waghorn’s home debut goal has given Town a 1-0 lead over Brentford at half-time at Portman Road. |
Kenlock Back But Blues Otherwise Unchanged Sat 19th Aug 2017 14:12 Myles Kenlock returns to the Blues side for injured skipper Luke Chambers as Town face Brentford looking to extend their 100 per cent start to the season to five games. |
Town Look to Match 1999 Start as Brentford Visit Fri 18th Aug 2017 17:13 Town go into Saturday’s home game against Brentford looking to win their opening five matches in all competitions at the start of the season for the first time since the 1999/00 promotion campaign and with a chance of topping the fledgling Championship table. |
McCarthy Confirms Chambers Out for a Month as Bishop Undergoes Surgery Fri 18th Aug 2017 15:03 Town boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that skipper Luke Chambers will be out of action for up to a month with the ankle injury he suffered at Millwall on Tuesday, while Teddy Bishop is facing another lengthy spell out having undergone groin surgery. |