Skuse a Big Doubt For Wolves as McDonnell Recalled From Aldershot Thu 21st Dec 2017 15:13 Cole Skuse remains a big doubt ahead of Saturday’s trip to leaders Wolves with the ankle injury he suffered in last weekend’s 2-0 victory over Reading and, with eight midfield players missing training this week, manager Mick McCarthy has recalled Adam McDonnell from his loan spell with Aldershot. Dean Gerken is also still out and McCarthy says he will look to bring in another keeper during the January transfer window. |
McKendry Hits Four as U23s Thrash Coventry Mon 18th Dec 2017 15:04 Conor McKendry scored four superb goals and assisted two more as Town’s U23s thrashed 10-man Coventry City 6-0 at Playford Road. The Young Blues were rampant in a first half in which they scored four times - Monty Patterson netting in addition to McKendry’s first three - with Ben Morris adding the fifth and McKendry the sixth in a second period in which the visitors had central defender Reece Ford dismissed for a second bookable offence. |
Town Out to Build on Home Form Against Royals Fri 15th Dec 2017 19:33 Town host Reading on Saturday looking to continue their positive recent Portman Road form as they go into a busy spell of home fixtures. |
McGoldrick and Smith Back in Squad for Reading's Visit Fri 15th Dec 2017 15:35 David McGoldrick and Tommy Smith both return to the Town squad for Saturday’s home game against Reading. However, Emyr Huws has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury and Tristan Nydam and Dean Gerken are both still sidelined, having missed last week’s 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough, along with longer-term absentees Tom Adeyemi, Luke Hyam and Andre Dozzell. |
McCarthy: Huws Injury a Shock Fri 15th Dec 2017 15:13 Town boss Mick McCarthy says Emyr Huws’s season-ending knee injury came as a shock and he has challenged Teddy Bishop to replace the Wales international in the Blues’ midfield. |
Rowe to Join Lincoln on Loan Fri 15th Dec 2017 14:48 Town boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that winger Danny Rowe will be joining League Two Lincoln City on loan for the second half of the season when the January transfer window opens. |
Jaap Stam’s Clockwork Machine is Ticking Again - Notes for Reading Fri 15th Dec 2017 10:45 HarryFromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Portman Road by delving into their forums. |
Skuse: Callum's a Joy to Play Alongside Thu 14th Dec 2017 17:22 Cole Skuse has praised the recent contribution of Callum Connolly after the Everton loanee was surprisingly drafted into Mick McCarthy’s starting line-up as his midfield partner. |
Town Pay Tribute to Long-Serving Staff Member Parker Mon 11th Dec 2017 13:30 Town boss Mick McCarthy, skipper Luke Chambers and academy head of coaching and player development Bryan Klug have paid tribute to long-serving staff member Dick Parker, who died suddenly over the weekend. |
Big Decision Up Front for McCarthy as Blues Travel to Face Boro Fri 08th Dec 2017 15:29 Town boss Mick McCarthy admits he has a big decision to make up front ahead of Saturday’s game at Middlesbrough with Joe Garner available after injury and Martyn Waghorn having hugely impressed in the lone striker’s role in the absence of his fellow summer signing from Rangers. |