McCarthy Still Weighing Up Making Further Additions to Squad Fri 12th Aug 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy says he’s still thinking about whether to add to his squad before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, but believes younger fringe players such as Andre Dozzell, Adam McDonnell and James Blanchfield will have a part to play in the season ahead with emergency loans no longer available to EFL clubs. |
McCarthy: Stevenage Will Find That Something Extra Tue 09th Aug 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy expects Stevenage to find that something extra that lower division teams tend to discover in cup competitions when they visit Portman Road for this evening’s EFL Cup first round tie (KO 7.45pm). |
Grant: Brilliant to Be Involved So Quickly Tue 09th Aug 2016 06:00 Town loan signing Conor Grant loved the fact that he was thrown in at the deep end to play a part in Saturday’s 4-2 opening-day home win over Barnsley. |
Grant Pleased With Boss's Whittingham Comparison Tue 09th Aug 2016 06:00 Town new boy Conor Grant was delighted to hear that boss Mick McCarthy had compared his playing style to that of Cardiff City’s Peter Whittingham, who launched his career with Aston Villa and made 17 appearances at England U21 level. |
McCarthy: Smith Accepted Being Left Out Like "Ultimate Pro" Tue 09th Aug 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy says central defender Tommy Smith took his decision to leave him out of the starting XI for Saturday’s season opener against Barnsley like “the ultimate pro”. Smith, 26, has been a regular throughout McCarthy’s time at Portman Road but missed out with the naturally right-sided Adam Webster having been brought in from Portsmouth over the summer. |
McCarthy Names Strong Team for EFL Cup Clash With Stevenage Mon 08th Aug 2016 13:55 Town boss Mick McCarthy has named a stronger than expected side for Tuesday’s EFL Cup first round tie at home to Stevenage. However, Brett Pitman and Shane McLoughlin are injured, while Daryl Murphy has been given time off. |
Town 4-2 Barnsley - Match Report Sat 06th Aug 2016 17:14 Half-time sub Grant Ward became the first Town player to score a hat-trick on his debut since Colin Viljoen in March 1967 as the Blues beat Barnsley 4-2 in their opening day game at Portman Road. The 21-year-old netted with his first touch seconds after coming on at the break, made it 2-1 after ex-Blue Conor Hourihane had equalised for the Tykes, then added the fourth to seal it after David McGoldrick had converted a penalty and Marley Watkins had added a second for the South Yorkshiremen. |
Town 0-0 Barnsley - Half-Time Sat 06th Aug 2016 16:07 Town’s opening home game of the season against Barnsley remains 0-0 at half-time, Freddie Sears having come closest to scoring for the Blues. |
I Can’t See Mick Doing Us Any Favours - Notes for Barnsley Fri 05th Aug 2016 10:00 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s season opener at Portman Road by delving into their forums. You can find reports on the rest of this season’s Championship opponents at the bottom of the page. |
McCarthy Excited as Season Starts Against Hometown Club Fri 05th Aug 2016 06:00 Town boss Mick McCarthy admits he’s excited as the new Championship season gets under way with a game against his hometown club Barnsley at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. |