Birmingham 3 ITFC 0

Town lost away to Birmingham in their last game on Saturday.
Town went behind to a scrappy goal not helped by poor defending.
Then Town had a player (Douglas) sent off with a straight red card which was a harsh decision and really cost Town the game. Town had some chances to score but couldn’t due to saves from the Birmingham keeper.

This was a bad result of course. 3 years ago manager Mick McCarthy took charge of the Town who were bottom of the Championship and won his first game at Birmingham by a single goal. On Saturday, Mick was bemoaning the “daft (barmy)” goals Town gave Birmingham! Town cannot find it in themselves to be consistent, whether good, bad or indifferent! So frustrating for everyone.

There was some good and bad news before the game. First good to hear Mick and Terry have signed new contracts with Town.Let’s hope they can build the team to get promotion. The odd bad news was that Tommy Oar has left Town (apparently homesick for Australia?!). That was a shame, but bon voyage Tommy and goodluck back home down under!

Here’s a clip to remind ourselves how good we are! From that debacle at Portsmouth, Maitland-Niles shows quality and endeavour…

Arsenal Loanee Ainsley Maitland-Niles With A… by wittyfutty

It hasn’t been a good start to the New Year for Town, but there is still every chance for Town to start playing well and hard from now on to secure a play off place. So….

COME ON YOU BLUES!!