Preston 3-2 Town Tue 14th Jan 2014 21:50 Sub Joe Garner scored a 20-minute second-half hat-trick as League One Preston came from behind to beat the Blues 3-2 at Deepdale and end Town’s FA Cup interest at the third round replay stage. After a goalless first half, Frank Nouble put the Blues in front but Garner hit back twice in a minute before sub David McGoldrick equalised, however, the Lilywhites striker’s third in the 87th minute sealed the victory. |
Loach: Lessons Learned From First Game Tue 14th Jan 2014 12:00 Town keeper Scott Loach believes enough was learned from the first game between the sides to ensure Preston are not underestimated in tonight’s FA Cup third round replay at Deepdale. |
McCarthy Expecting Another Tough Tie With Preston Tue 14th Jan 2014 06:00 Mick McCarthy is expecting another tough game when the Blues take on Preston North End in their FA Cup third round replay at Deepdale this evening (KO 7.45pm). As in the first game, the Town boss will field a much-changed side with six first-team squad members not travelling. |
Ipswich Won't Look Forward To Deepdale. That's For Sure - Notes For The Preston Replay Mon 13th Jan 2014 13:00 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Tuesday's FA Cup replay by delving into their forums. |
McCarthy Nominated for Manager of the Month Thu 09th Jan 2014 08:58 Town boss Mick McCarthy has been nominated for the December Manager of the Month award, the Blues having won three and drawn three as they climbed into the top six in 2013's final month. |
Loach: Preston No Mugs Mon 06th Jan 2014 06:00 Blues keeper Scott Loach says Preston North End showed why they are fourth in League One during Saturday’s 1-1 FA Cup third round draw at Portman Road. Town will now meet the Lilywhites in a replay at Deepdale next Tuesday with a fourth round tie at Nottingham Forest the prize. |
Town 1-1 Preston Sat 04th Jan 2014 17:15 Town face an FA Cup third round replay at Preston after drawing 1-1 with the League One Lilywhites at Portman Road. Sub David McGoldrick followed up to score in the 38th minute after having a second penalty in a week saved with Kevin Davies equalising for the visitors four minutes later. |
McCarthy Rings the Changes and Swaps System Sat 04th Jan 2014 14:35 Town boss Mick McCarthy has made seven changes to his XI for today’s FA Cup third round tie at home to League One Preston with his side set to line-up in a 3-5-2 formation. |
McCarthy Always Planned Changes for Cup Clash Fri 03rd Jan 2014 16:45 Town boss Mick McCarthy always planned to make changes to his team for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie against Preston at Portman Road after a tough Christmas-New Year spell from which the Blues remained unbeaten, claiming five points and climbing into sixth in the Championship. |
A Good Test For Us, Just An Awful Journey - Notes for Preston Fri 03rd Jan 2014 12:30 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie by delving into their forums. |