Boss Mick McCarthy says the Blues have come a long way in the year since their last visit to Turf Moor, despite Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley ending Town’s hopes of making the play-offs. Michael Kightly netted the game’s only goal nine minutes after the break.
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett says former Blues loanee Richard Stearman has no plans to leave the League One club. The Blues have repeatedly been linked with a move for the 25-year-old this summer after his impressive spell during the second half of last season.
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McCarthy Confident Squad Has What it Takes
Wednesday, 1st Jan 2014 06:01
Town boss Mick McCarthy is confident that his current squad has what it takes to stay in the top six for the rest of the season.
Sunday’s 1-1 draw at AFC Bournemouth saw the Blues climb to sixth in the Championship, their best standing at the halfway stage of a season since the 2007/08 campaign when they were in the same position but a point better off than their current total of 35.
Asked whether he would have to add to his squad in January in order to maintain a place in the top six, McCarthy said: “No, I’ve got a good squad of players.