Murphy Returns for Town - Ipswich Town News
Daryl Murphy’s return in place of Noel Hunt is the only change to the Town team facing Rotherham at the New York Stadium.
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Daryl Murphy’s return in place of Noel Hunt is the only change to the Town team facing Rotherham at the New York Stadium.
Matt Derbyshire’s 38th minute goal has given Rotherham a 1-0 lead over the Blues at half-time at the New York Stadium. Town’s best two chances of the half fell to Daryl Murphy, but the returning frontman failed to take them.
Town’s first ever visit to the New York Stadium ended in defeat as a goal in either half from Matt Derbyshire and ex-Blues loanee Conor Sammon saw Rotherham to a 2-0 victory. Derbyshire nodded home the opener in the 38th minute and Sammon added the second on 64, while Daryl Murphy, who failed to take two early opportunities for Town, saw a header cleared off the line and Luke Chambers had an effort well saved.
Giorgos Giakoumakis and Liel Abada scored for the Hoops.
Boss Mick McCarthy is keeping his cards typically close to his chest regarding his team selection for Saturday’s second-v-third live Sky game against Derby County at Portman Road (KO 12.15pm).