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. |
Birmingham City 0-1 Town Sat 03rd Nov 2012 17:14 DJ Campbell’s third goal in five games for the Blues saw Town to a 1-0 victory over his old club Birmingham City at St Andrew’s in new manager Mick McCarthy's first game in charge. The Blues were the better side in the first half and were worthy of their lead at the break, but the home team came into it more in a second period in which sub Nikola Zigic failed to take two good chances. |
McCarthy Era Starts at Birmingham Fri 02nd Nov 2012 13:07 New manager Mick McCarthy appears unlikely to make many dramatic changes as he goes into his first game as Blues boss at Birmingham City on Saturday. McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor officially took over at Portman Road yesterday and haven’t had too much time to work with their new players. |
Hutchings: Feathers Will Fly at Portman Road Fri 26th Oct 2012 13:36 Caretaker-manager Chris Hutchings expects there to be a “few feathers flying” at Portman Road on Saturday as table-propping Town look to win their first home game since March against Sheffield Wednesday, who are one place above them in the Championship. The 55-year-old says both sides are currently fighting for their lives. |
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. |
Hull City 2-1 Town Sat 20th Oct 2012 17:25 Two late goals from substitute Nick Proschwitz saw Hull City come from behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at the KC Stadium. Town had led at half-time through Jay Emmanuel-Thomas but the home side had been the better team throughout. |
Jewell Faces Selection Dilemmas For Hull Trip Fri 19th Oct 2012 12:30 Town boss Paul Jewell will have to decide which one of his six domestic loanees to leave out of his matchday 18 for Saturday’s game at Hull City. Football League rules permit clubs to name only five in a squad. |
Town 1-2 Cardiff City Sat 06th Oct 2012 19:37 Cardiff City came from behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at Portman Road to reclaim top spot in the Championship. Debutant DJ Campbell put Town in front just before half-time, although having clearly used his hand, but two second-half goals from Heidar Helguson won the points for the Welsh club. |
New Boys Set to Feature Against Cardiff Fri 05th Oct 2012 13:36 Town boss Paul Jewell could give new loanees Richie Wellens and DJ Campbell their Blues debuts in Saturday’s live Sky game against Championship leaders Cardiff City at Portman Road (KO 5.20pm, Sky Sports Two from 5pm). Town's third new loan signing, Bilel Mohsni, is likely to be amongst the subs. |