McCarthy: A Chance for Hyam to Shine Mon 26th Nov 2012 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy says Nigel Reo-Coker’s hamstring injury could give Luke Hyam the chance to show he is worth a regular place in his line-up. The 21-year-old looks likely to replace Reo-Coker, who is out for two or three weeks, when Nottingham Forest visit Portman Road on Tuesday. |
McCarthy Hints at Changes for Posh Clash Fri 23rd Nov 2012 14:45 Manager Mick McCarthy has hinted that he will make one or two changes to his starting XI as the Blues take on fellow strugglers Peterborough United at Portman Road on Saturday (KO 3pm). |
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. |
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. |
Drury in for N'Daw at Palace Tue 06th Nov 2012 19:12 Andy Drury returns to the Town side in place of Guirane N’Daw as new manager Mick McCarthy takes charge of the Blues for the second time at Crystal Palace this evening (KO 8pm). The Senegalese international, who was forced off with cramp late in the 1-0 victory at Birmingham on Saturday, is included amongst the subs. |
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. |
Town 1-2 Derby County Tue 23rd Oct 2012 22:16 Town tasted last-minute defeat for the second time in four days as Derby County came from behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at Portman Road. The Blues were deservedly in front after DJ Campbell claimed the second goal of his loan spell but Theo Robinson equalised before the break and sub Nathan Tyson netted the late winner. |
Drury in for Murphy Against Derby Tue 23rd Oct 2012 18:55 Town boss Paul Jewell has made one change to his side for this evening’s game against his former club Derby County. Andy Drury comes into the midfield with Daryl Murphy dropping out of the 18. |