Blues Exit Youth Cup on Penalties Wed 11th Dec 2013 21:43 Town’s U18s exited the FA Youth Cup at the third round stage, losing a penalty shoot-out 4-2 to Sunderland at Portman Road after normal time and extra-time had ended 1-1. Jack Willbye lashed in a brilliant 45-yard strike for the Blues in the first half with Lynden Gooch equalising for the visitors after the break. |
Nash: Big Night for U18s Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:02 Town U18s coach Gerard Nash says tonight’s FA Youth Cup third round tie against Sunderland at Portman Road is a big occasion for his boys (KO 7pm). The young Blues will be taking the first step on a path which they hope will ultimately see them emulate previous Town youth sides who won the tournament in 1973, 1975 and 2005. |
Klug Expecting Helter Skelter Cup Tie Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:01 Academy director Bryan Klug is expecting a "helter skelter, 100 miles-an-hour" clash when Town's U18s face Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup third round at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Klug was in charge at Playford Road when the Blues last won the competition in 2005. |
Hammond: We Can't Wait Wed 11th Dec 2013 06:00 Right-back Kyle Hammond says he and his U18s team-mates can’t wait to take on Sunderland in the FA Youth Cup at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). But the 18-year-old says it's important that they treat the tie just like any other fixture. |
McCarthy Considering Changes for Blackpool Visit Fri 08th Nov 2013 13:13 Boss Mick McCarthy has admitted that he’s considering making changes to his side ahead of Saturday’s visit to Blackpool. The Blues manager, who has added former Wolves man Stephen Hunt to his squad, is forced into one switch with Tyrone Mings set to come in for left-back Aaron Cresswell, who is suspended for two games following last week’s red card. |
Ipswich Game Has 'Banana Skin' Written All Over It — Notes for Blackpool Fri 08th Nov 2013 12:00 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's game by delving into their forums. |
U18s Beat QPR Sat 19th Oct 2013 21:36 Joe Robinson’s penalty was the only goal as Town’s U18s beat QPR 1-0 at Playford Road. |
England U21s Hammer Lithuania Tue 15th Oct 2013 20:15 Gareth Southgate’s excellent England U21s hammered Lithuania 5-0 at Portman Road to go top of their Euro 2015 qualifying group. Ravel Morrison (2), Saido Berahino (2) and James Ward-Prowse scored the goals as the England youngsters dominated from start to finish and fully deserved their comfortable victory in front of a crowd of 17,067. |
Tickets Sales Close to 15,000 for U21 International Mon 14th Oct 2013 14:05 Ticket sales for Tuesday’s England U21s Euro 2015 qualifier against Lithuania at Portman Road are closing in on the 15,000 mark with plenty more fans expected to pay at the gate on the night (KO 6pm, live on BT Sport). |
U18s Halt Huddersfield's Winning Streak Sat 12th Oct 2013 14:49 Town's U18s halted Huddersfield's winning start to the season as the sides drew 2-2 at Playford Road on Saturday morning. Matt Clarke (pictured) and Jack Willbye scored the goals for the young Blues, while keeper Michael Crowe saved a penalty. |