Leicester City 6-0 Town Sat 17th Nov 2012 17:07 Town fell to their second successive hammering on the road as Mick McCarthy’s men were thoroughly outclassed by Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. David Nugent took his record to 11 goals in 11 games against the Blues with two early goals, the first a penalty, with Lloyd Dyer, Anthony Knockaert, Martyn Waghorn and Marko Futacs netting the rest. |
McCarthy Delighted to Land Orr Sat 17th Nov 2012 06:04 Manager Mick McCarthy says he’s delighted to have added right-back Bradley Orr to his squad, having targeted him during his time as manager at Wolves. The 30-year-old, who has signed on loan from Blackburn until January 26th, is set to make his Blues debut at Leicester today. |
Murphy: Key Was Cutting Out Mistakes Tue 13th Nov 2012 06:00 Daryl Murphy, whose first goal at Portman Road this season put Town on the way to their first home league win of the campaign, has provided an insight into how new boss Mick McCarthy prepared his team for that long-awaited success against Burnley. |
McCarthy Delighted for Fans Mon 12th Nov 2012 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy was delighted for Town supporters after they watched their side win at home in the league for the first time since March as they overcame Burnley 2-1 on Saturday. The new manager pointed out that he had had to wait slightly longer having been sacked by Wolves in February with their last win having come early that month. |
Town 2-1 Burnley Sat 10th Nov 2012 17:20 DJ Campbell’s late goal saw Town to a 2-1 victory over Burnley in Mick McCarthy’s first home game in charge of the Blues. Daryl Murphy got Town’s first home league win in 11 games — the last came back in March — up and running just after the break with a controversial header, but a Danny Higginbotham own goal put the visitors on terms before Campbell’s 87th minute winner. |
New Boy Hewitt in Squad for Burnley Fri 09th Nov 2012 14:07 Summer signing Elliott Hewitt is in the Town senior squad for the first time for Mick McCarthy’s Portman Road bow against Burnley on Saturday. The 18-year-old right-back impressed the new Blues boss in the U21s in midweek having been out since his move from Macclesfield after undergoing hip surgery while still with the Silkmen. |
Henderson: Scott's a Top Professional Fri 09th Nov 2012 06:00 Stephen Henderson has hailed Scott Loach’s professionalism since replacing him as Ipswich’s first-choice goalkeeper. |
The Ex-Files: John McGreal Thu 08th Nov 2012 17:08 In a new regular series, The Ex-Files, Blair Ferguson meets up with Town stars of the past to talk to them about their time at Portman Road and to see what they’re getting up to now. First up, defensive linchpin of the George Burley side, John McGreal. |
Youngster Leddy in Irish Squad Tue 06th Nov 2012 12:33 Academy second-year scholar Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland U18 squad for away friendlies against Switzerland in Monthey next Tuesday and Thursday. |
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. |