McCarthy Delighted to Be Back But Admits to Having a Big Job on His Hands Thu 01st Nov 2012 20:30 New boss Mick McCarthy is delighted to be back in management but admits that he had some qualms about taking over at a club which is currently bottom of the Championship. McCarthy, whose appointment on a contract until the summer of 2015 along with his Wolves assistant Terry Connor, was confirmed this morning, was paraded at a Portman Road press conference late this afternoon. |
Supporters Club Welcomes McCarthy to Town Thu 01st Nov 2012 09:38 The official Supporters Club has welcomed the appointment of new manager Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor. |
Hutchings: Players Let Themselves and Paul Down Fri 26th Oct 2012 06:01 Caretaker-boss Chris Hutchings says the players have let themselves down as much as departed manager Paul Jewell. The one-time Chelsea full-back is taking control of the Blues for Saturday’s home game against Sheffield Wednesday and any other matches prior to the appointment of a new boss. |
Club Trio Face Fans' Questions Thu 25th Oct 2012 04:00 More than 100 fans attended the Supporters Club AGM on Wednesday evening when chief executive Simon Clegg, academy director Bryan Klug and academy sponsorship and player liaison manager Simon Milton took questions from the floor. The questioning was at times combative but not overly unfriendly despite the protests aimed at Clegg at the previous night’s game. |
Patient Town an Attractive Prospect Wed 24th Oct 2012 22:56 Chief executive Simon Clegg says he believes the club's patience with managers is one reason that Town is an attractive club for managers despite the club’s position at the foot of the Championship. |
Clegg: Taking Flak Comes With the Territory Wed 24th Oct 2012 22:45 Simon Clegg says taking flak during the tough times comes with the territory of being the chief executive or owner of a football club. Like former boss Paul Jewell, Clegg was on the end of calls for him to go after last night’s 2-1 home defeat to Derby County. |
Jewell to Speak to Evans In Morning Wed 24th Oct 2012 00:43 Town boss Paul Jewell says he will speak to club owner Marcus Evans in the morning, as he does after every game. The Liverpudlian, who missed his post-match press conference, confirmed that he is still the Blues’ manager despite earlier reports claiming that he had resigned. |
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. |
Jewell Considering Changes Against Old Club Tue 23rd Oct 2012 11:26 Boss Paul Jewell is weighing up whether to make changes to his side for his former club Derby County's visit to Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). Three points tonight would appear vital to the manager's hopes of keeping his job with the Blues 23rd in the Championship, without a home win since March and without a victory of any sort in 10 games. |
Edwards: Second Goal a Problem Tue 23rd Oct 2012 06:03 Town’s costly habit of surrendering the lead in games is frustrating everyone connected with the club — but especially captain Carlos Edwards. |