Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Five Tue 30th Jul 2013 12:00
In the fifth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship Clubs by delving into their forums. The East Midlands clubs of Derby County, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
The Ex-Files: Andy Marshall Tue 02nd Jul 2013 13:17
In the eighth part of our regular series, The Ex-Files, Blair Ferguson catches up with former Blues and Norwich City keeper Andy Marshall. |
New Wolves Boss Wants to Keep Stearman Wed 12th Jun 2013 09:58
New Wolves manager Kenny Jackett wants to keep hold of former Blues loanee Richard Stearman, according to tabloid reports this morning. However, the player himself is said to be less than keen to play at League One level and would prefer a return to Portman Road, where he spent a successful spell during the second half of last season. |
Hamilton Beats Mills in Tight Encounter Wed 08th May 2013 14:56
A side led by Bryan Hamilton overcame a team managed by Mick Mills 1-0 in a tight encounter to carry off the Portman Cup at Portman Road yesterday afternoon. Both teams were made up of fans who had paid for the privilege of getting taste of what it’s like to be a player on matchday. |
McCarthy: Summer Recruitment Key Mon 06th May 2013 06:00
Manager Mick McCarthy says this summer’s player recruitment will be crucial if Town are to challenge at the right end of the table in 2013/14. The Blues ended this season’s successful battle against relegation with a 2-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday. |
Town 3-1 Birmingham Sat 27th Apr 2013 17:06
Carlos Edwards, Luke Chambers and Daryl Murphy were on target as Town finally confirmed their place in the Championship for 2013/14 with a 3-1 home victory over Birmingham. Edwards hammered in a stunning strike in the sixth minute, Chambers headed in the second on 17 and Murphy added the third before Chris Burke pulled one back late on for the visitors. |
McCarthy Looking for Final Push at Wednesday Fri 19th Apr 2013 11:49
Manager Mick McCarthy returns home to South Yorkshire hoping the Blues will confirm their Championship status once and for all at Sheffield Wednesday. Depending on results elsewhere, Town, who are 13th with 56 points, five from the drop zone, could secure their place in the division for 2013/14 if they beat the Owls. |
Town 3-0 Crystal Palace Tue 16th Apr 2013 21:54
Frank Nouble scored twice and Aaron Cresswell the Town goal of the season as three late first half strikes saw the Blues to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Portman Road. Palace dominated until keeper Julian Speroni gifted Nouble his first goal for the Blues on 37, then in first half injury time Cresswell slammed in a brilliant second, before another catastrophic error, this time from Peter Ramage, led to Nouble’s second. Mick McCarthy’s men comfortably saw out the second half. |
Town 1-2 Hull City Sat 13th Apr 2013 17:07
Town’s run of five games unbeaten without conceding a goal came to an end as Premier League-bound Hull City left Portman Road with a 2-1 victory. The Tigers were on top in the first half and went ahead from the spot through Robbie Brady after Guirane N’Daw had fouled David Meyler. Town were the better team after the break, sub Anthony Wordsworth grabbing his first goal for the Blues but Robert Koren headed a late winner for the visitors. |
McCarthy Without Strike Pair for Hull Clash Fri 12th Apr 2013 15:14
Manager Mick McCarthy will be without strikers David McGoldrick and Aaron Mclean for Saturday’s home game against Hull City. McGoldrick’s 93-day loan from Nottingham Forest is up and Mclean is unavailable against his parent club, while midfielder Lee Martin and defender Reece Brown again look set to miss out due to illness. |
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